Purple_KicksRN

Purple_KicksRN has 6 years experience and specializes in Pediatric ED.

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1. 2016 US RN to Australia

   Purple_KicksRN replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International

   I had the hardest time with AHPRA. They would tell me I needed to send something else in, I'd send it then they'd ask for more stuff. Rinse, repeat. Over and over. Don't be surprised if you have to send more in after this. As far as a way around it,...

2. 2016 US RN to Australia

   Purple_KicksRN replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International

   Are there ratios? I'm from Cali and in the ED it was 4:1. Cerner wasn't my favorite but I'd take it over a paper chart any day! I'm ok with the pay here but will definitely be taking a huge cut from Northern California. I'm definitely ok with the te...

3. 2016 US RN to Australia

   Purple_KicksRN replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International

   I've gotten my registration through AHPRA as an RN without being required to do a bridging program. If anyone has questions, PM me! I'm in Oz now on and have lodged my 189 Skilled Independent visa, awaiting a result. I'd really love to work at Sunshi...

4. 2016 US RN to Australia

   Purple_KicksRN replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International

   I'm not sure how to tag people to view a new thread, but these people have posted on the old one in 2016: Love911Nursing, IncyAbagail, eej9t5, Cottntale32. Please post if you're still interested!

5. American Nurse Seeking to Work in Australia

   Purple_KicksRN replied to etoile88's topic in Australia

   I started a new thread, 2016 US RN to Australia today. I've submitted my AHPRA application and re-submitted the stuff they wanted, now I'm waiting. Look for the new thread so we can have updated info!

6. 2016 US RN to Australia

   Purple_KicksRN posted a topic in International

   Hi All, I know this has been a topic of multiple threads before but it seems they've died off so I wanted to start a new one for those who are currently undertaking this process. What have your difficulties been? How did you solve them? What type of ...

7. Difference between Australian and US/Canadian Nursing

   Purple_KicksRN replied to nikki_nurse's topic in Australia

   Can anyone comment as to the differences in the ED from the US to Australia? I work in the ED of a Level I trauma center in California, mostly in the pediatric section. We have RTs, pharmacists and a Pyxis, techs to assist (CPR, EKGs, vitals, transpo...

8. American Nurse Seeking to Work in Australia

   Purple_KicksRN replied to etoile88's topic in Australia

   Hi! I'm also working towards moving to Oz. I've just barely begun to scratch the surface so hopefully this thread will be helpful. I too would like to hear from anyone who has successfully made the trip. My goal is to work for Queensland Health as we...

9. Rady Children's RN Residency Summer 2011

   Purple_KicksRN replied to bright-eyedRN's topic in New Nurse

   mday001: I never heard anything. I looked at my application status and it changed to the one saying that I was not selected. Such a bummer. UCI&USFMom: I definitely accepted the offer! I just got the formal offer letter and the background check i...

10. Rady Children's RN Residency Summer 2011

    Purple_KicksRN replied to bright-eyedRN's topic in New Nurse

    UCI&UCSFMom: I haven't heard anything from Rady yet. I called last Friday and the manager said we'd hear from HR either way by the end of this week, hopefully. I did however get an offer at Sharp Grossmont today! I'm looking in San Diego so stuff...

11. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

    Purple_KicksRN replied to gettingcloser's topic in New Nurse

    Sharp Grossmont's ED just started making calls. I got the job! I was too floored to ask how many positions they were offering! I think she said they interviewed about 25 people total. MGM619- The hardest question I was asked was, "Out of the 200 very...

12. Rady Children's RN Residency Summer 2011

    Purple_KicksRN replied to bright-eyedRN's topic in New Nurse

    I had my second interview on the 17th and haven't heard anything since. My application status hasn't changed either so I still have a wee bit of hope left.

13. Rady Children's RN Residency Summer 2011

    Purple_KicksRN replied to bright-eyedRN's topic in New Nurse

    @pinkcupcakeRN: I just checked and mine have not changed. As far as I know, I'm still in the running for the surgical unit. I had a peer interview last Thursday, though I haven't heard anything since. The status for that job still says, "Your applica...

14. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

    Purple_KicksRN replied to gettingcloser's topic in New Nurse

    Sweet, polevaultererin! I just got called for an interview at the Grossmont ED! Wednesday for me. Looks like the different hospitals are doing very different timelines. Good luck!

15. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

    Purple_KicksRN replied to gettingcloser's topic in New Nurse

    I got an email from the recruiter regarding the Grossmont ED position requesting my final transcript and it said that if I was selected for an interview I would be contacted by Apr. 20. So, it's still too early to give up hope everyone!