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Alas, no. We were all mature aged students who went our separate ways after completing the course. Many Nursing Faculties have International Advisers whose role, inter alia, is to assist and guide...

Carter, The graduate entry course sounds ideal for you. There is no need to pursue a three-year course when the two-year course is sufficient. The program offers Mental Health, Children and...

G'day Carter, The issue with many Australian nursing programs is the deficiency in Maternity Nursing, which may preclude you from immediately registering with your State's Board of Nursing. This...

G'day, I work in ED of a major hospital in NSW We have five units within ED: - Acute - Sub Acute - Extended Stay - Pediatrics Emergency

Australians have the option of pursuing the "E-3 Visa"*. This is only available for citizens of Australia. * Conditions apply.

I didn't send my High School Certificate or Diploma as it was not required. Just send the three forms along with payment to CGFNS.

If registration is incumbent upon "proof of a visa or employment", why don't you align yourself with a nursing agency. Effectively, the nursing agency becomes your employer whom, by default, also...

Perhaps, you could tell me wherein my original post did I mentioned that my thoughts were aimed at you. Nonetheless, thank-you for feeling some attachment to it. My original post argues that the...

We have to view this situation with alot more maturity and better insight. There appears to be a misalignment between the knowledge/skills of a university-educated nurse and the demands of the...

Send this form directly to CGFNS. This is a consent form which authorises CGFNS to obtain a "transcript" of your nursing education directly from your college/university. CGFNS will write to your...

I understand completely....I have been researching for the past nine months for a Maternity course and not getting any wiser. I even attended a post-grad session last week! Admittedly, I will be...

G'day, I am facing the same predicament. I could do Pediatrics in Australia. I would be considered as a non-award student and the unit would cost between $2300-$2500 (theory and practical...

G'day, Another Aussie here following the same pathway (but not to the same state)..... Are you lacking in Pediatrics and/or Maternity Nursing?

G'day BB, I'm looking at various strategies to "make up" units as well Please tell us more about this program? Many thanks regards,

I still have not completed my clinical and it's been 12 months! My local hospitals (including my own place of employment), whilst very understanding and sympathetic, have informed me that clinical...

I acknowledge the sentiment, which is why I replied to your post with the view that others will not waste time and monetary resources. Personally, I have already wasted $3000. The part where you...

This is NOT correct information. There are many universities that offer Paeds and Maternity. These universities will accept students on a "non-award" basis. An official transcript will be issued...

G'day, You need to be registered by AHPRA. They will assess your education/experience and guide you through the registration process. Hence, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency...

The prevailing rate/wage/salary is the "market" rate for a nurse in the same position. It is not something you or her can decide but what the "market" is paying for a nurse of your...

No, it is not La Trobe but within the same state. I contacted a local university today who teaches Paeds and Maternity as a singular unit and was granted permission to study it as a "non-award"...

Hey, I have a Masters in Nursing and currently working in Emergency (Sydney). I'm going to send my application to CGFNS this week before I enrol in any more units. I spent over $3000 on a...

G'day, Another Aussie here following the same path...... Before you waste any funds on "make up" courses - Paeds and Maternity - I suggest you get your educational background assess by CGFNS. ...

Much has been said about Australian nursing courses and the deficiency in Paeds, Maternity and Mental Health but considerably less is understood. Apart from Mental health, you will find that...

G'day, About 2.5 years ago, I left a well-paid banking role (of 9 years) and returned to uni to study nursing. I'm now in final semester. You'll find that your (new) colleagues, patients...

Are you sure of this? Did the CA board informed you that Deakin's Professional Development Units (PDU) are not recognisable? Please advise (before I lodge my enrolment) Many thanks