UStoOz

UStoOz has 3 years experience and specializes in Labor and Delivery, OBGYN Office.

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1. USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

   UStoOz replied to UStoOz's topic in Immigration

   @Rachi321 - It's good. It took me about a month and a half, but I did find a job. It's a lot different and a bit of a learning curve, but I am loving the experience. How is your process going? You're still not here in Australia I assume?

2. USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

   UStoOz replied to UStoOz's topic in Immigration

   Thank you Rachi! I just arrived 2 days ago, so I have been spending most of my time figuring things out, getting situated, etc. Today I plan on clamping down. I have a few people helping me find work, and I have also been looking myself, so hopefu...

3. USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

   UStoOz replied to UStoOz's topic in Immigration

   Got my visa, leaving for Brisbane August 17th :) In case anyone wanted to know! Now I just need to find a job fairly soon so I can survive over there.

4. USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

   UStoOz replied to UStoOz's topic in Immigration

   @ Rachi - It never hurts to call/e-mail, but in the whole process I never really got responses and was on hold for at least 30 minutes when I called. Give it another week, then call. They are very slow with processing things over there, so I guess ...

5. USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

   UStoOz replied to UStoOz's topic in Immigration

   Ok, new question. Do Aussie nurses wear their own scrubs, or do the hospitals provide/require a certain type of scrubs? I am debating whether I should give mine away or not. I don't want to waste packing space if I won't even be allowed to wear th...

6. USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

   UStoOz replied to UStoOz's topic in Immigration

   Mcademia - I heard! They are actually promoting (is that the correct word) me over there, so we will see. I think I can handle an hour commute. I've never had to do that, so it will be a good learning experience. Hopefully I can do 10 hour shifts...

7. USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

   UStoOz replied to UStoOz's topic in Immigration

   @ceridwyn - I really appreciate your input here. I appreciate your honesty. I want to know as much as I can before I get over there so that I don't have any false hope or too high of expectations. You are very helpful! Any advise is welcome!

8. USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

   UStoOz replied to UStoOz's topic in Immigration

   @Mcadamia - Thank you! I actually put in my Expression of Interest with Queensland Health and they have been SO helpful, I am very grateful for that. But I will take your advise and put out my CV on my own as well. Job hunting is hard overseas! @R...

9. USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

   UStoOz replied to UStoOz's topic in Immigration

   Rachi, I am sorry I couldn't figure out how to email you back, otherwise I would have responded. So to answer your question here, I heard back pretty quickly after I sent in the last piece. Usually a few days to a week after they receive it they no...

10. USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

    UStoOz replied to UStoOz's topic in Immigration

    Wow! Thank you all for that information. I was actually expecting that information. I would love to work in med-surg/ER/OR to gain the medical experience. I have always wanted to become a little more comfortable with general medical nursing, espe...

11. USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

    UStoOz replied to UStoOz's topic in Immigration

    Yes, the dean. I contacted the "front desk" at my nursing school and she facilitated it all. She even emailed me a copy to have for my records. It was very nice.

12. USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

    UStoOz replied to UStoOz's topic in Immigration

    I've definitely been in your shoes! Waiting for that thing was torture. But now that I have it, it seems silly that I worried so much. Now my worrying is about finding a job. It's always something :) Nope, secondary education is High School. I w...

13. USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

    UStoOz replied to UStoOz's topic in Immigration

    @ghillbert - I just assumed that information actually :) I have been researching it online and have found that only midwives work in obstetrics. But if there are positions available for RN's, I would feel much better. I have actually been communic...

14. USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

    UStoOz posted a topic in Immigration

    I am an RN in the US, Washington State specifically, and I have been in the process of moving to Brisbane. I received eligibility from AHPRA, so now all I need is a job and a visa. I plan on staying in Oz around 2 years, potentially longer. I have...