Forensic Nurising in Oz

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Hi all

I am contemplating moving to Sydney when I graduate. I lived there for 8 years and have loads of family there. I am currently in the UK and am a 1st year student nurse.

However my main interest is Forensic Nursing. I am wondering if it is a career that is possible to follow in Australia?

I have heard so much about it in the US, but never hear anything about it in Oz.

Any info on how I could research this a bit more, and I would be very grateful.

Thanks

Summer

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Specializes in Medical.

Hi Summer

although not as well established in Australia as overseas, forensic nursing is a rapidly growing specialty, with an increasing number of institutions offering qualifications. By the time you're ready to emmigrate there shouldn't be a problem finding a position that meets your needs.

Good luck :)

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
hi all

i am contemplating moving to sydney when i graduate. i lived there for 8 years and have loads of family there. i am currently in the uk and am a 1st year student nurse.

however my main interest is forensic nursing. i am wondering if it is a career that is possible to follow in australia?

i have heard so much about it in the us, but never hear anything about it in oz.

any info on how i could research this a bit more, and i would be very grateful.

thanks

summer

hello, summer, :balloons:

i do not and have not lived in australia, but, would dearly love to visit. my dream.

yes, oz is very supportive of nurses wanting to get into forensic nursing. have you checked the recent journals of australia journal of advanced nursing?

try this link. the journal article is about 4 years old, so you see there is definitely a need in your area.

http://www.anf.org.au/pubs_ajan/pubs_ajan_0103.html

and, here is an article on forensic nursing from the forensic nursing newsletter dated 2001.

http://www.fnrh.freeserve.co.uk/docs/trish1.pdf#search='forensic%20nursing%20in%20australia'

i am a medical legal consultant and utilize the benefits of forensic nursing in my business.

good luck to you!

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Specializes in Mental Health, Orthopaedics, MedSurg.
Hi all

I am contemplating moving to Sydney when I graduate. I lived there for 8 years and have loads of family there. I am currently in the UK and am a 1st year student nurse.

However my main interest is Forensic Nursing. I am wondering if it is a career that is possible to follow in Australia?

I have heard so much about it in the US, but never hear anything about it in Oz.

Any info on how I could research this a bit more, and I would be very grateful.

Thanks

Summer

Hi Summer

Are you doing a degree course in nursing? Yes, there are definitely opportunities for Forensic nursing in Australia.

I am a nurse Qld so I speak mainly for Qld. I specialise in Mental Health but I was trained Comprehensive Nurse. Working in mental health, we have the opportunity to gain qualifications in Forensic. One of the mental health hospitals in Qld, called The Park offer courses on Forensic Mental Health Nursing. There are some universities who offer Graduate Diploma or Masters in Forensic Nursing. These courses can be done while you are working. If you are considering Qld, try looking at the websites of some of the Universities here and check under nursing. Hope this helps.

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Specializes in ICU.

Does mental health have the same set up as ICU? Here in QLD we offer everyone who is new to ICU the opportunity to do a "transition program" over 12 months. This program is 1/2 a graduate certificate in ICU, which in itself is 1/2 of a graduate diploma.

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Does mental health have the same set up as ICU? Here in QLD we offer everyone who is new to ICU the opportunity to do a "transition program" over 12 months. This program is 1/2 a graduate certificate in ICU, which in itself is 1/2 of a graduate diploma.

Well, as far as I know we only offer New Grad Programmes (one year) and then the new grads are encouraged to do the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health. Most of the new grads upon completion are eligible to apply for scholarships to complete the Dip or Masters. No, this programmes does not contribute anything towards further qualifications, not yet.

The new grad programmes offers 2 different placements (6 monthly) and these can include the secure unit which has inpt Forensic pts.

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Specializes in ICU.

Sounds like we need to petition Mr Beattie to make a few changes - after all since the debacle of the last 6 months he should be willing to listen:p

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Specializes in Mental Health, Orthopaedics, MedSurg.

We can petition but I think the answer will be 'wait for the Forster Report and the Morris .............. oh oopps the Davies Inquiry:rolleyes: :stone . We are getting the same response for our EB6.:rolleyes:

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Specializes in ICU.

Hah! You sound as cynical as I feel. You just feel like standing up and shouting "promises , promises!"

Meanwhile NSW has just got ANOTHER pay rise:rolleyes:

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Specializes in Mental Health, Orthopaedics, MedSurg.
Hah! You sound as cynical as I feel. You just feel like standing up and shouting "promises , promises!"

Meanwhile NSW has just got ANOTHER pay rise:rolleyes:

Ok, Ok make my day .:stone ................ how much did NSW get:crying2: ?

But! I really like Qld, so it's not going to make much difference.

How about voting Beattie out? What the competition like out there?

Ahem! Should we discussing matters like this for the world to see:rotfl: :rotfl:

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Specializes in ICU.

Ooops! We have sort of hijacked the thread! Sorry! But even though there has been a LOT of bad press for QLD health lately I still think there are some good parts of the ols system. Mind you Morris was on the money about the sheer number of paper pushers:p

Hmmmm I can always "split" this bit off to be general Aussie chat.

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Thanks for all the replies so far. Yes I am currently studying for the Adult Nursing Degree. I am quite open as far as where I immigrate to. All my family resides in Sydney apart from a few who live in Callala Beach, and because I stayed in Sydney previously it seemed the obvious choice. However I have considered Queensland as I hear it's a beautiful part of the country ;)

Do you think I could try for immigration when I qualify? I have read that certain hospitals take on new grads! I don't really want to stay here for another year after I graduate, I just want to get on and get settled. Plus my mum is looking to come back with me (it's all her family that is there) she also lived there 30 yrs herself. She will be 55 when I graduate so she wants to go ASAP. Assuming she is allowed back in of course. :eek:

Thanks again

Summer

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