Pedusc

Pedusc specializes in Mental Health, Med/surge, Forensics.

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1. The Challenges of Nursing School

   Pedusc replied to MachoNurse's topic in General Nursing

   Remember that "out of great struggles come great sucesses", and "without tests there will be no testimonies". You can become a pediatric nurse because you have the drive and determination to do so. Good luck in your endeavours.

2. The Trauma after the Trauma

   Pedusc replied to ScrappyED's topic in General Nursing

   What a moving and inspiring story? A story like this makes us realise that life itself is a transition and no one knows when his/her time is up. You handled the situation amazingly.

3. migrant bridging program 4 foreign nurses

   Pedusc replied to bice29's topic in Registration

   my email is mod note. pease do not post email addresses as per terms of service. use the pm system. email me if you have any question. regards, pedus

4. American-trained Nurses in Aussie Forum

   Pedusc replied to Pedusc's topic in International

   You are very true that sand groppers are hard to convince that they are as backwards as ever. Some are changing their views, I reckon, but some are very entrenched in their old ways that it is almost impossible to convince them otherwise. I am a Clin...

5. migrant bridging program 4 foreign nurses

   Pedusc replied to bice29's topic in Registration

   In Western Australia, most foreign nurses are expected to complete one semester of course work before being registered. This course will cost you about $7,000 and covers four subjects. In which country did you qualify, so that I may be able to find s...

6. American-trained Nurses in Aussie Forum

   Pedusc posted a topic in International

   I know there may not be very much of us, but I have been approached by few US-trained nurses in Aussie about starting a forum that can be shared with Aussie-trained Aussies. I don't know what you guys think about it,but we can give it a go. i am a nu...

7. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

   Pedusc replied to gwenith's topic in Australia

   I am quite convinced that with the emergence of pseudo-nursing professions and their consolidation and retrieval of nursing responsibilities, in time to come, there may not be much left to do in the name of "nursing" making the profession essentially...

8. Future nurse from U.S. working in Australia...how realistic is it?

   Pedusc replied to KS14's topic in International

   Just like you, I am a BSN-prepared US graduate now working in Perth, Western Australia. With almost two years experience, I was able to secure a job here and I'm loving it. Go for a metropolitan hospital and not "rural" at least the first few years i...

9. Work Visa Processing Time For Prospective Western Australia Nurses

   Pedusc posted a topic in International

   Hello fellow nurses, I am wondering if any of you is conversant with the processing time of the Perth Business Center, an arm of DIMIA in Western Australia processing visa applications for nurses intending to work in Perth, WA. I am a US-trained, Bac...

10. Working in Perth

    Pedusc replied to tyrese's topic in International

    Hello fellow nurses. I am a US-educated, BSN-prepared RN who has been approved for sponsorship to work in a mental health facility in Western Australia. I subsequently applied for the Long Term Business Visa or Work Visa two months ago, but I have st...

11. Male, US-trained RN looking for AU & NZ new graduate nurse programs

    Pedusc replied to Pedusc's topic in International

    Thanks for your insight.

12. Male, US-trained RN looking for AU & NZ new graduate nurse programs

    Pedusc replied to Pedusc's topic in International

    Thanks qwineth for the suggestions and links. I am looking into starting the immigration process in the next few days. I am also sending out my registration application today. All I want to do is see the big city Aus and small town Aus, work and enjo...

13. Male, US-trained RN looking for AU & NZ new graduate nurse programs

    Pedusc replied to Pedusc's topic in International

    Didge, thank you for the information. I hope all is well with you. I would be delighted if you could find out the areas of Queensland that is considered rural and some of the hospitals in the area if you don't mind. I am doing some research on opport...

14. Male, US-trained RN looking for AU & NZ new graduate nurse programs

    Pedusc replied to Pedusc's topic in International

    Thank you Didge. I will explore each of these links and resources, and would appreciate any further information you may come across. I am determined to find a spot in any of the programs, and would also want to know if you know of places where Austra...

15. Male, US-trained RN looking for AU & NZ new graduate nurse programs

    Pedusc replied to Pedusc's topic in International

    Thanks for the link and suggestions.