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  1. The final proof is that you need to be present in person in Australia at the AHPRA office to finalize the registration process. I could not do this last part and had to withdraw my application. So my advice would be to make sure you will be entering ...
  2. Nurse Practitioner in Australia?

    Hi Ceridwyn, did u apply for your NP registration with AHPRA? I am studying FNP in the US right now and my sister is a RN in Sydney and she keeps telling me to move there. I'd like to know what the process is like for NPs. What was your experience? L...
  3. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    LMAO!!! Thanks for the laugh! The questions are crazy but the intention of the questioner is good I suppose. I'd say there are 3 types of nurses, the first one cuts corners to save pts' lives and her/himself, the 2nd one cuts corners to update their ...
  4. I got fired today...

    So you made some errors...and I'd say they were pretty "minor" ones and def no grounds to have been fired. Ur preceptor and u d/c the pt's O2 2 hrs ago which meant the preceptor was aware of the change. You took the pt for a walk, she/he got SOB, you...
  5. Thank you so much for your reply. About the bridging program, you are right that I do not need it as I am also registered as a RN in NY, USA. I just am wondering if I have to be physically present in OZ to prove my identity or if that can be done in ...
  6. Hi guys, I'm sure that my question has been answered elsewhere but its hard to locate it in this rather lengthy thread. My questions basically pertain to my registration with AHPRA as an international RN applicant. I received an email today from my c...
  7. American Nurse Seeking to Work in Australia

    OMG finally I find a thread about the theory and clinical hours. Please help me ladies (& gents). So I received the same message from AHPRA regarding my nursing courses...that I needed to state my the hours spent on each of the NSG subject and cl...
  8. Hi All, So I am trying to apply for a Skilled Independent (Migrant) Visa and need some clarification with the process. I've done my research but right now I have too much information which are scattered in my head. If you can help me out the order of...
  9. New grad orient possibly going to get fired...Plz help!

    Thank you guys so much for your advice! Means a lot that you cared to give me some really great pointers. This week went well for me I'm happy to say and my confidence has gone up. My preceptors were the nurse leaders too and they both said I did goo...
  10. Did anyone lose weight AFTER becoming a nurse?

    So u weight less than 100lbs nows??? Whoa, thats beyond major!
  11. So Im a new grad and just finished 6 weeks of my orientation. I have had numerous preceptors during this period and my orientation ends in about 3 weeks time. I have been spoken to by my NM several times regarding some of the mistakes I have done. I...
  12. Did anyone lose weight AFTER becoming a nurse?

    Im a new grad and have lost about 10lbs since i started work about 2 months ago. Like others have said, I always pack lunch from home, that way I have no reason to waste money on ordering food from the cafeteria. Also my 12 hrs are so busy and stress...
  13. Im currently in my 8th week of oreintation in a pul step-down unit and my manager told me today that my preceptors(all 7 of them) have not given be the best reviews and that she has not seen much improvent and that unless i prove to them in the last ...
  14. This is rough. Im a new grad too, currently going through orientation myself and so far its been rough. My preceptor have not given me the best feedbacks and I feel like my job is in jeopardy. Like the other person said, I think it is best for both o...
  15. So as of today Im about 1 and 1/2 months into my orientation in the pcu/ step-down unit. i am a new grad with no prior expereince and i am beyond stress. The seniors have notified to me that they are concerned with the safety of my practice. Yes, i h...