Issue 7, Monday 31 May 2004

Careers in nursing expo

Nursing students at the Peninsula campus were given a valuable opportunity to talk with health professionals about graduate year programs as part of the 'Careers in Nursing' expo held recently.

The event was coordinated by Mary Gordon, Careers Counsellor, Monash University Careers and Employment with cooperation from Joan Yalden, Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing.

The event was similar to a Careers Fair, where representatives from hospitals and other health organisations talked with nursing students about graduate employment opportunities. 

The participants included St Vincent’s Hospital, Southern Health, St Vincent’s and Mercy Private Hospital, Benchmark Health, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Peninsula Health, Eastern Health, Australian Nursing Federation and the Alfred Hospital.

These professional health representatives provided some excellent information and advice for the final year nursing students with the aim of helping in their decision making process about where to apply to for graduate placements in July.

Feedback from both students and expo participants agreed it was an excellent event and should be held again next year.

Patient decision making in prehospital health emergencies

Centre for Ambulance and Paramedic Studies PhD student Amee Morgans is seeking volunteers to participate in a discussion group about patient decision making in prehospital health emergencies.

According to Amee, knowing when you are sick enough to call an ambulance or go to the hospital emergency department is sometimes a difficult task. Hence, the research will explore how people make these decisions in emergency health situations.

"We are inviting people over 18, who have recently experienced a health emergency, such as attended an emergency department or called an ambulance, to attend a discussion group," Amee explained "The discussion group will take one hour of your time and will be held at the Clayton campus on 16 June 2004. Family and friends are also welcome."

There are two groups of participants required:

• people who have experienced a health emergency as a result of a long term or chronic illness such as heart problems or asthma; and

• short term or sudden onset such as an injury or allergic reaction.

If the discussion group is not convenient then an individual interview can be arranged at your convenience.

Anyone interested in attending or finding out more should contact Amee Morgans on extn 44247.

Changes to after hours lecture theatre bookings

As of Monday 31 May 2004 all after hours non-teaching access to Peninsula campus lecture theatres must be booked via the ITS service desk, which is located on level two of A building.

When requesting after hours access please state the required theatre, the beginning and end time you wish to have access and any equipment requirements.

If assistance is required with the teaching equipment, please contact Aaron Lee, Teaching Facilities Support Unit, during office hours on extn 44218, to arrange a mutually convenient time for instruction in the use of the equipment.

Getting green on campus

Green tip #4 for reducing paper

In 2001 less than 1 per cent of paper purchased by Monash offices was recycled content paper. In 2002 this amount increased to 20 per cent.At the end of 2003, this amount had again doubled to 42 per cent of all paper purchased. This fantastic result could not have been possible without the work of Monash staff in  pushing for the use of recycled content paper in their departments.

Once again Monash departments are challenged to achieve an even better result by the end of 2004 with a target of 60 per cent of all paper purchased  being environmentally friendly!

Encouraging your departmental purchasing officer to order recycled content paper has been made easier by recent price changes negotiated by Procurement Services with Corporate Express. Exp 50R, the recommended recycled content paper, has been reduced in price, while Reflex (unsustainable virgin white paper from native forests) has increased in price.

Prices for environmentally friendly paper available through Corporate Express and recommended by the Green Office Program are:

• EXP 50R, 50 per cent recycled content oxygen bleached. Order code: 621 550 50, Cost: $5.52

• EXP 60R, 60 per cent recycled content. Order code: 621 560 40, cost: $5.79.

AVOID: Reflex, Exp 800, Exp 2000. These papers have no recycled content and are made by harvesting dwindling native forests of Australia and developing countries

Peninsula notes

Arts week on campus

Don't forget to visit the exhibition of landscape paintings by Patricia Morton  in the George Jenkins Theatre Foyer next week, Monday 7 to Wednesday 9 June from 1 pm to 2 pm.

There is no cost for entry to the exhibition but 25 per cent of proceeds from sales will go towards Relay for Life, which is being held at Ballam Park on 12 and 13 November.

The exhibition will also combine with an encore performance of the sold out season of Mornington CEF Players’ production of Man of La Mancha on Saturday 12 June at 8 pm. Tickets for Man of La Mancha are $18 for adults, $15 concession and $12 for children. Bookings can be made on extn 44300.

The exhibition will also be open at the following times:

• Friday 4 June, 5 pm to 10 pm;

• Saturday 5 June, 10 am to 5 pm;

• Sunday 6 June, 10 am to 5 pm;

•  Friday 11 June 5 pm to 10 pm;

• Saturday 12 June, 10 am to 11 pm;

• Sunday 13 June, 10 am to 5 pm.

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

Thanks to all those who came along and enjoyed a cuppa and cake in the Cafe as part of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea. Special thanks to Monyx Food and Beverage for providing all the goodies, and Kaye and Chris in the cafe for setting up. Staff and students contributed $130 in gold coin donations.

Seahorse Tavern deals

The Seahorse Tavern's opening hours during semester are Monday to Thursday 12 noon to 7.30pm and Friday 12 noon to 3 pm

SPECIALS

Happy Hour is from 3 pm to 5 pm Monday to Thursday. Prices during happy hour are: pot (heavy) $2; pot (light) $1.80; wine $3; Soft drink $1.30; spirits $3.

WINE OF THE MONTH

ROSEMOUNT ESTATE SHIRAZ
Bright, plum appearance with an attractive purple edge. Lively, vibrant
aromas of pepper and bramble fruit with sweet and spicy oak touches.
$5 per glass or $22 per bottle

VB PROMOTION

Buy a pot of VB for your chance to WIN an ESKY FULL of VB CANS
Prize drawn 6 July at 1.30 pm at the SEAHORSE TAVERN

Authorised by the Office of the Academic Director - Peninsula  

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