Irish Male considering Uni in Oz

[brenno]

Hi Guys!!!

I have been accepted to the University of Technology of Sydney 2 year accelerated program starting in Jan. Is it a reputable course?

Will I get work in Oz after graduation. I am 26 year old Irish male. What is the work situation in Sydney like?

[talaxandra]

Hi brenno, and welcome! Congratulations on both your course acceptance and the brilliant decision to move to Aus

UTS has a good reputation in general, but I don't know about the nursing aspect, only because I work in another state. You should find, once you've finished, that it doesn't really make too much of a difference though. At least half of what you need to know five years out you'll have from your clinical expereince, and at least a quarter of what you learned will be out of date :chuckle

[Beatriz]

Hi brenno,

UTS has an excellent reputation in nursing.There is a critical nursing shortage all over NSW so at this point it won't make a difference which university you go to. I am finishing my course this year and already have secured employment. Employment prospects after graduation are great. NSW has what is called a new graduate nursing consortium. Most of the NSW health services are a part of it. Most new grads find their jobs here http://www.nursecon.org.au/. Don't worry you will find a job. Hope this helps

[kimballina]

Brenno,

As stated above ,UTS has a good reputation. About your employment chances here in sydney?. GOD !!!!! All hospitals will be begging you to work for them!!!!!!! OR nurses are in high demand ,[actually all nurses are] so don't worry, enjoy your training and have fun here in sunny OZ!!!!.Welcome to the country that is truely blessed!!

[toby15]

Hi, I must admitt that I dont know much about the course your talking about, but sydney is a great place to live and work as a nurse. Youll have no trouble finding work there. Good luck