paul_rn

paul_rn has 5 years experience and specializes in Perioperative.

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1. 0.9% Sodium Chloride for irrigation vs. 0.9% Sodium Chloride for injection in the operating room

   paul_rn posted a topic in Operating Room

   Can we use 0.9% NaCl for irrigation to mix with medications (like Heparin, contrast, etc.) instead of 0.9% NaCl for injection in the back table? I see no difference aside from how they are contained (IV bag vs. bottle). I just know that using t...

2. Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

   paul_rn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   See AHPRA's Recency of Practice standard. The answer to your question can be found there.

3. Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

   paul_rn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   Hi maanski. The NMBA has found that nursing and midwifery qualifications issued by education institutions in the countries listed below are likely to meet the requirements for criteria 2 and 3 because there are systems of regular external review (as ...

4. Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

   paul_rn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   Hi fayefaj21, RN. I would like to share to you and to others who are just starting and don't know where to begin. Before applying for AHPRA registration, first, you must meet the mandatory registration requirements for those seeking initial registra...

5. Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

   paul_rn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   Hi yuanC. Yes, it does matter. Unsealed letter means it is tampered and will then become invalid. When you get the COGS from PRC, proceed to a DHL branch in front of PRC. Just say to the staff there that you are going to send it to AHPRA; they alread...

6. Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

   paul_rn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   Hi yuanC. Yes, it does matter. Unsealed letter means it is tampered and will then become invalid. When you get the COGS from PRC, proceed to a DHL branch in front of PRC. Just say to the staff there that you are going to send it to AHPRA; they alread...

7. Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

   paul_rn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   Hello mate. For you to be able to qualify for a nursing bridging course, you need to have at least 450 hours of practice within the past 5 years. Here is the link for your reference: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Recency of practice

8. Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

   paul_rn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   Hi Tinatin. You can start by reveiwing the following: Before applying for AHPRA registration, first, you must meet the mandatory registration requirements for those seeking initial registration: see Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Registra...

9. Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

   paul_rn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   Hi Nancy. You need to submit the same set of documents as your husband did. Being a permanent resident has no effect on it. For ICHC, you need fit2work. You can refer to site site: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - International crim...

10. Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

    paul_rn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    From what school did you take your bridging course?

11. Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

    paul_rn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    Hi. There is no particular order on which one should go first. From my experience, I sent first my COGS then my AGOS-40 after a day. Also, I did not bother to accomplish letters from the school.

12. Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

    paul_rn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    Hi. You can use the application form found in ACN's website as a guide. No need to accomplish NSW vax card. You just need to provide evidence of your immunizations. Check this out: Entry Program for Internationally Qualified Nurses (EPIQ) | Australia...

13. Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

    paul_rn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    Hi there. EPIQ and IRON program are basically the same. The only difference is the method on how the schools teach. That is why (if you notice), some schools take only 9 weeks, while others take longer (24 weeks). When you finish one these programs, ...

14. Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

    paul_rn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    Hi. First, how did you send your application? If it's via DHL, then you can track it to know that your application has reached them. If by PhilPost, then I don't think there will be a way to know unless you call them (although it will be a bit of a w...

15. Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

    paul_rn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    Hi. Sorry but I got a little confused with this one.. How did you breach your 3-year contract if you have worked for full 3 years and resigned on your fourth?