susieok

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1. Has anyone taken the NCLEX in Sydney?

   susieok replied to lavarn's topic in Immigration

   i did the deakin course in 2005 so think the testing criteria has changed somewhat. I remember doing a couple of assignments, a journal when on prac and one exam that i could do at home and send it back in the mail! think with the advent of online ...

2. Aussie nurse studying NCLEX

   susieok replied to susieok's topic in International

   I went through the Vermont State Board and it took approximately 4 months to process back in 2004/5. I did go through Deakin Uni to make up my paeds/obstetrics, that took about a year i think. The pracs were hard to come by... it was hard work, but...

3. Aussie nurse studying NCLEX

   susieok replied to susieok's topic in International

   Silverdragan is right. Personvue is the company that administers the exam via computer. as i sat the exam 4 years ago, things may have changed. but from memory you could sit the exam 3-4 times a year on set dates in their office at St Leonards. Ma...

4. Hey, any Aussies working in the USA?

   susieok replied to brissygal's topic in International

   i dealt with ********* at Deaking Uni School of Nursing when i made up paeds/obstetrics in 2005 to gain licensure in the USA. i'm sure if you speak with them there, they'll be able to point you in the right direction. be prepared for the entire pro...

5. sodium bicarb infusion

   susieok posted a topic in Oncology

   hi... just wanting to clarify the administration recommendations for IV sodium bicarbonate in regards to patients with high dose Methotrexate protocol. on the previous oncology ward i worked on, we always administered sodi-bic 100ml 8.4% bottles over...

6. Australia to USA

   susieok replied to casserooni's topic in International

   with you on that one... no way i'd give up my aussie citizenship for the US either.

7. best oncology hospital in the US

   susieok replied to susieok's topic in Oncology

   that's okay... can always endorse into one of those states. i've taken a printout of the map as well. thanks!

8. best oncology hospital in the US

   susieok replied to susieok's topic in Oncology

   thanks..that was exactly what i was looking for!

9. Travel buddies

   susieok replied to Bella RN's topic in Travel

   i know nothing... but would be interested in an answer to this as well.

10. best oncology hospital in the US

    susieok posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi, I'm an Aussie RN looking at travel nursing in the US. I work in Oncology/Haematology here in Australia and figure if i'm going to come all that way, i may as well look into developing my education and experience in one of the countrys' best can...

11. Hey, any Aussies working in the USA?

    susieok replied to brissygal's topic in International

    zonnenshijn... if you get stuck with sorting your USA paperwork out let me know. I too am living in Brisbane and have passed my NCLEX, am registered in 2 states(VT and CO) and as of 6 weeks ago have my VSC in hand. I did this on my own, without age...

12. E3 visa for Australian nurse

    susieok replied to zonnenschijn's topic in International

    Uh huh... i see. thanks.

13. E3 visa for Australian nurse

    susieok replied to zonnenschijn's topic in International

    that's interesting that you never had to show your VSC... figured they'd be wanting to see that first up as it is always stated over and over again that you cannot nurse without it! I rec'd my VSC about a month ago so have now got all my paperwork co...

14. G'day Mates. Got a spot for me?

    susieok replied to slaterd's topic in International

    have a look at the QLD and NSW nursing websites... www.qnc.qld.gov.au www.nmb.nsw.gov.au i know Aussie's have what's called an E3 treaty visa with the US, which allows aussie's (who have a university degree, working in a specialty occupation and have...

15. Vsc -

    susieok replied to susieok's topic in International

    thanks for the replies. i understand the process takes at least 4 mths... but in order to reduce wait time, i was just enquiring as to what the best method was of finding out if CGFNS has all the requested transcripts and license verifications forms...