Australia wide registration

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Specializes in Jack of all trades, and still learning.

Wouldn't it be great if the authorities finally saw the light and created Australia wide registration? I know that they have been talking about this for a long time, and I have heard that it may be happening this year. But I believe this is actually one of the reasons that may stop ppl nursing! The amount of money for a travelling nurse is phenomenal if you have to pay registration for every state.

Out of interest, how much do you pay in your state?

In the NT we pay $50, and $75 if you have just started in the NT, or you have just become a new grad and have just been put on the register...

I know other states have to pay a fortune...

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Specializes in Jack of all trades, and still learning.

I decided to do something about it.

If you are:

  • an Australian registered/enrolled nurse
  • an overseas nurse currently working or planning to work in Australia
  • a student nurse
  • a member of the community

why not do it yourself! The average age of nurses is 45. Who is going to look after us in 20 years?

To contact the PM:

http://www.pm.gov.au/contact/index.cfm

To contact the Health Minister, Nicola Roxon,

[email protected]

Wow, never thought of myself as being a political activist before! But I figure this is important. We need more of us...

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I think it would be a great idea. I would love to spend some time traveling and it would be wonderful if I could work while traveling - once I finish my studies at least.

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Specializes in Med/Surg/Ortho/HH/Radiology-Now Retired.

A noble and ideal idea for those who travel between states and wish/need to work in various states.

Been there. Done that.

Paid a fortune in reg fees in various states. I was a military spouse back in the day. Moved often!

I doubt however, that it'll get off the ground.

The states are a bit precious when it comes to a willingness to change their policies etc, or to compromise.

I hope for the sake of the present and future generations, it does change. But I'm not holding my breath.

Good for you, Jay! Nice to see another advocate and activist in the nursing ranks! :)

I hereby hand the baton over to you! lol

I've done my bit in the 60's-70's-80's-90's! :)

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Specializes in Med onc, med, surg, now in ICU!.

I wonder how national registration will affect pay rates? As it is, NSW nurses are the highest paid. Do you think the Powers that Be will consider national pay rates? I think they should, because it is not fair that a nurse in SA should get paid less than I do for doing the same job.

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Specializes in Jack of all trades, and still learning.

It would be nice if national registration affected pay scales, but I can't see that happening. There is a difference between scales in the private and public sectors within states. So I think they are two separate issues...

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