West Aussie RN

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1. Varicose Veins in the OR?

   West Aussie RN replied to marhelper's topic in Operating Room

   Been working in the OR for one year. A bunch of vv's that were not there a year ago, are very obvious now. Sucks!

2. OMG I PASSED 2nd time - I hope this will help others

   West Aussie RN replied to Emerlindo's topic in NCLEX

   If it's not too much trouble, could you send me the tips and info please? [email protected] Congrats and I wish you well in your career Many thanks Bern

3. I'm an old Aussie RN... Where to start with studying for N-clex?

   West Aussie RN replied to West Aussie RN's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks crystelle! Your thread is very helpful

4. I'm an old Aussie RN... Where to start with studying for N-clex?

   West Aussie RN replied to West Aussie RN's topic in NCLEX

   Hi! Thanks for your reply, and I appreciate the info. Will look into all of your recommendations Oh, and the TIA meant 'thanks in advance'!!!

5. I'm an old Aussie RN... Where to start with studying for N-clex?

   West Aussie RN posted a topic in NCLEX

   I don't have a date to do my exams, but because I haven't studied for a nursing exam in nearly 20yrs, I thought I better get a head start! Which books are essential? Any helpful online websites? Do people sell any of their used books on this site? Ju...

6. Aussie RN's in Illinois?

   West Aussie RN replied to West Aussie RN's topic in Illinois

   I can't believe how tough it is to get work. Who would have ever thunk it?! I'm hoping that my OR experience may lead me to some work, but I have to admit, the whole process is very discouraging (which is why I haven't done this sooner)

7. Aussie RN's in Illinois?

   West Aussie RN replied to West Aussie RN's topic in Illinois

   No not licensed yet. Just about to start the process. I posted here because I was looking specifically for info about Chicago and dealing with the Illinois BON

8. Aussie RN's in Illinois?

   West Aussie RN replied to West Aussie RN's topic in Illinois

   I've been qualified for 19yrs, but I spent many of those years working outside of the hospital setting. At the beginning of this year I got into a perioperative nursing program, and have been working in the OR ever since. My aim is to look for an OR ...

9. Aussie RN's in Illinois?

   West Aussie RN posted a topic in Illinois

   Hi, I'm wanting to start the process to getting my rego through in illinois Any Aussie's working in Chicago? Looking for some info on whether you enjoy it, and how it differs to working in Aus Anyone have problems with getting their Authoity to Test ...

10. What is OR nursing like in the U.S.

    West Aussie RN replied to Apollonia's topic in Operating Room

    I can't imagine not scrubbing... that's the best part!

11. Australian RN wanting to work in the US

    West Aussie RN replied to West Aussie RN's topic in International

    I'm not exactly sure which state to apply to. Which would be some of the quicker and easier states to go through (if there is some a thing)

12. Australian RN wanting to work in the US

    West Aussie RN replied to West Aussie RN's topic in International

    Having read through some of the threads on this board... it's all pretty disheartening

13. Australian RN wanting to work in the US

    West Aussie RN replied to West Aussie RN's topic in International

    Many thanks

14. Australian RN wanting to work in the US

    West Aussie RN posted a topic in International

    Hi, I'm looking for info on how to work in the US as an RN (specifically in the OR) Can someone point me in the direction of where to look on this board? Thanks!

15. Aussie nurses who have moved to the US

    West Aussie RN posted a topic in International

    G'day I was wondering if there were many Aussies here who have gone through the process of becoming registered in the US? I've had all kinds of problems going through the CGFNS and am wondering if there are others who have also gone through the same ...