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  1. Agency offer New Grad position if I pay $4000

    All these 'pay to get experience' sounds real dodgy to me...
  2. US male nurse interested in moving to Australia

    It is just a stamp saying that it is a copy of a authentic certificate. In Australia, it is normally witnessed by a Justice of Peace.
  3. Perioperative Nurse Surgeon's Assistant

    Hi Sezza, I know about the course and requirements. I'm wondering about the job opportunity. I don't really want to be spending 30k and stress for a few years and end up with nothing because of 'I do not know how to get a position'. Is it offered by ...
  4. Perioperative Nurse Surgeon's Assistant

    Hey Ceridwyn, There is an association for them. And from what I understand, they do certain things which overlap with the registrars. Hence the debate with AHPRA regarding registration. AANSA | Australian Association of Nurse Surgical Assistants
  5. Perioperative Nurse Surgeon's Assistant

    Hi there, I'm curious about the above position and how the PNSA in Australia go about getting positions for themselves. I understand the requirements of how to be one. But how do someone register as one once they have the qualifications? I have spoke...
  6. Abusive Surgeon

    Well, the best option is to have a chat with the surgeon and reach a compromise if possible as another poster have suggested. Another option is to improve the way you work. Scrub early and try to finish the jigs of TKR/THR/ACL before the case even st...
  7. Do I need to have my own steth at work?

    You don't have to as there is often (if not always) 1 in the nursing station or near the manual BP machine. However, it is always good to have 1 with you, as a personal 1 will allow you to use it whenever you want and in 100% working order. (Not to m...
  8. new grad blues

    Hey Mopples, I know certain specialities such as ED allows new grads to do so. (If they are able to cope.) However, I understand not all departments allows that and that is also why I said 'if possible'.
  9. new grad blues

    Hey Leekiss, Pretty sure emptying catheter bag is not part of your 'skills'. Not to mention it is normally done by the ENs/AINs. However, you still need to have the skills to do catheterization. An ECG can be done by an experienced RN within 2min (I...
  10. new grad blues

    Hi Ceridwyn, I disagree on not having 'tasks' in nursing in Australia. The nurses' duty (in general) is to take care of the patient and plan out the needs of the patient. Tasks such as keeping the patient safe and up-keeping their hygiene are needed...
  11. new grad blues

    I understand the feeling of dragging your feet to work and feeling stressed throughout the journey and your situation does seems 'normal'. I have been through these negative emotions when I first started out too! I also have many friends that did fre...
  12. need your advice

    I agree with iamnomad. If an EN/RN have poor command of English, handing over of information to the next shift can be prolonged and mentally exhausting. It will also compromise patients' safety and level of comfort while that EN/RN is on duty. During...
  13. need your advice

    @Ceridwyn, What do you mean by 'Hang on though, they are contemplating lowering the IELTS to 7 in several sittings.'?
  14. Enrolled Nurse

    An EN can only give medication if they are certified to do so. However, they are not allowed to give S8/S4 Drugs, bloods and anything through IV. I'll like to know what kind of 'work visa' are they applying for you? As it sounds really dodgy as it is...
  15. Sydney public hospitals

    I personally find this question impossible to answer... It is like comparing apples, oranges and pineapple. Which taste the best? But generally speaking, major hospitals such as RPA and St George offers better learning opportunities as they have bet...