redrn007

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1. AGENCY NURSING

   redrn007 replied to Hezbell's topic in Australia

   I recently moved to Australia and I've dealt with Healthcare Australia and so far they've been pretty good. I did all the competencies before I left home and I think that made it a little easier. The only thing so far I really dislike about Healthcar...

2. Working Holiday as RN?

   redrn007 replied to ruri10743's topic in Australia

   You can complete the application from another country. I did everything from the USA. Put your current address on the application. And I chose the option for receiving e-mails because its faster. As long as you were educated for 5 years full-time in ...

3. AHPRA requirements!!! -Please help

   redrn007 replied to kris_aussiedream's topic in Registration

   I'm assuming you didn't take the documents to a notary public. You need to take your documents and get certified copies. Read the application and follow the directions EXACTLY. It went pretty quick for me. Here's a link to the current application f...

4. Working Holiday as RN?

   redrn007 replied to ruri10743's topic in Australia

   I applied in January (this year) for my AHPRA registration and heard back in mid-February that I was approved. Just follow the instructions exactly on the application. Sidebar: you do need to have your BSN to be a registered nurse in Australia. The ...

5. Looking for information regarding being an emergency room nurse in Australia

   redrn007 replied to redrn007's topic in Australia

   Hi Jenah9-- How is work going in WA? Any major differences you notice in being a nurse from USA? How long will you be staying in Australia? Did you buy a car or are you using public transportation?

6. Looking for information regarding being an emergency room nurse in Australia

   redrn007 replied to redrn007's topic in Australia

   Thank you for the information, it has been very helpful. I'm planning on moving to the coastal NSW area. What is the nurse patient ratio at your hospital?

7. Looking for information regarding being an emergency room nurse in Australia

   redrn007 posted a topic in Australia

   How does a "normal" day run? (I know its an ER... what is normal!) Do many hospitals have extended bed delay for the ambulances? Or hold admitted patients in the ER due to lack of beds? Also are extra qualifications such as TNCC (trauma nurse core c...