windtraveler

windtraveler specializes in Psych.

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1. US Nurses Wishing to Work Overseas

   windtraveler replied to suzanne4's topic in Registration

   Where in Oz do you want to work? Each location has different requirements. I know that Queensland is very backed up with overseas applicants so it will take a long time to process an apllication there but Victoria was quite fast. I don't know about t...

2. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

   windtraveler replied to gwenith's topic in Australia

   Thanks for the advise. I am not all that worried but I have heard that Americans are not particularly welcomed as travel nurses in some areas. I guess it just depends on the area, and what nurse comes in.

3. Which branch is better for nursing?

   windtraveler replied to M3olatomiwa's topic in Government

   Thank you for the response! I don't know why, but I am actually excited about this. I guess I should talk to a recruiter from each branch, but from what I've heard, they dont necessarily tell you the whole truth:saint: . Any suggestions? Thanks a...

4. Which branch is better for nursing?

   windtraveler replied to M3olatomiwa's topic in Government

   I have my BSN and have been practicing for 6 years, and I am itching for a change. I am 38 is this too "old" for any branch? This is probably a dumb question but is boot camp the same for nurses as for anyone coming into the service? Because I hone...

5. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

   windtraveler replied to gwenith's topic in Australia

   Hello all, I am new to this forum but have posted on others. I thought I'd give this one a whirl. I am looking for real world advise from Aussie nurses. I will be moving to outside of Melbourne at the end of November and wanted to some honest ans...

6. US Nurses Wishing to Work Overseas

   windtraveler replied to suzanne4's topic in Registration

   I will be moving to Oz at the end of November finally! I will be in a suburb outside of Melbourne. I was originally supposed to be in Queensland but lost my offer because the QNC took over 7 mos to issue my RN license. No matter where you go, be sur...

7. Traveler in need of help

   windtraveler replied to windtraveler's topic in International

   Thank you so much for the advise! If you can think of anything else, please continue to post. I am very excited about the move, I hope eveything goes well. By the way, I am single and want to be in an area that has a nice mix of singles and marrie...

8. Traveler in need of help

   windtraveler posted a topic in International

   Hello, I am relocating to Melbourne (Casey Hospital) in the next month & would appreciate any suggestions, ie where to live, city vs. suburb. Should I get a serviced apt first? What is a fair price for an apt? What about getting a car? Most i...