US RN in Oz

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  1. 2016 US RN to Australia

    I had 820 hours of clinical over 15 months in a 2nd degree program. There are ways around the 800 hour ahpra requirement, at least, to some extent.
  2. Ask me anything, Australian RN here

    Gday Danceluver. I'm a US nurse working in Australia. Theatre nurse pay is 62k - 80k in AUD p.a. + superfund Yes. Theatre nursing in some demand. Rego process takes about 3 months from the time the final application is submitted.
  3. Hi Meeky, Got a bit easier. I started teaching university nursing students this past year. This helped me, myself, in my own management of the different system when I'm in the wards. Got much better at the paper-based system. I also got mire se...
  4. 2016 US RN to Australia

    Hey Brookeee! How's the status of your app? Have they given you a final answer yet?
  5. 2016 US RN to Australia

    Long story short... A1: This one's going to sound wrong at first. You will not need to send your syllabi from any of your classes, nursing or otherwise. The reason being; what Americans consider a "syllabus" is not what other cultures and education...
  6. 2016 US RN to Australia

    For section 10: Nursing school info only. You do not need to put a board of nursing in this section. No need to fill out "additional qualification" part. Title of qualification... Registered Nurse Name of institution... the name of your nursing sch...
  7. 2016 US RN to Australia

    It was to my understanding that if it was within 10% (720 hours and up), it would be ok. This would be particularly true for someone with enough post- nursing-school experience. What are the appeal options? I could certainly help your case. Ther...
  8. 2016 US RN to Australia

    Hi Brookeee, I will be interested to know when you are successful with the Aussie registration. Feel free to keep us updated. I am working in Oz right now. I am interested in hearing of your success because, there seems to be a common misconcepti...
  9. 2016 US RN to Australia

    The letter from the nursing school and board saying you went to an accredited program, etc. Was one of the early steps. Technically should have been in before you sent in your application. Yes. Typically you need to price your schools were taugh...
  10. 2016 US RN to Australia

    There is quite a difference with legislation from state to state. I am unsure about Queensland. Victoria has ratios for the public system. The money in Australia is in regional, rural, and remote areas. Yes, in the cities, people may be taking ...
  11. 2016 US RN to Australia

    No RTs, no typically no aides. Different lingo, terminology, spelling, and so on. Slow paced. Thru pretty much force you to take a tea break every two hours. There shift handovers on medsurg are hopeless. ED's or more likely to use electronic...
  12. Chicago New Grad looking for work in Sydney!

    Wow! That's great, Mary. I was virtually in the same situation. I moved to Melbourne because of my partner's job and was on her visa. I had less than 2 years nursing experience at that point. Once registered, it should not be too difficult to fi...
  13. 2016 US RN to Australia

    AHPRA representatives will not tell applicants the following... Although the official criteria states 800 hours, they will likely grant you registration if you are within 10% (720 hours or more) if you have additional experience. It's the tribunal'...
  14. My apologies. I am already there. Couldn't figure out how to get rid of the post.
  15. Canadian new grad wishing to work in Austraila

    Before you apply, evidence must be provided by your educational institute and BON that the program was accredited. Applications sent in before gaining that permission will be tossed. You will most likely need to coordinate 12 to 18 items for evide...