Moving to Australia

gwenith, BSN, RN · Dec 4, 2005

Sorry but you found Surfer's Pradise to be laid back!!! :eek: You better head for Sydney or Melbourne then because anywhere else is going to have you falling asleep!!! :chuckle:

No problems with finding a job but you might have to apply direct to the hospital. Quite a few will help you come out. Now as to registration apparently it depends on whether you want to come out on a visa or immigrate. If you are coming out on a visa then contact the registration board of the state you are going to be working in and go through them. Each state has a separate board. (there is a link to the different boards in hte "sticky thread" at the top of this forum) If however, you are immigrating then you have to apply thought the Australian nursing and midwifery council.

Also be aware that you will have to take out private insurance once here - you will not be covered by our health care system BUT insurance is cheaper. Talking to an American currently working with me he is paying $100 less per month than in the USA and does not have to use a HMO.

ShortyLPN · Dec 4, 2005

Thanks so much for the information. I don't know, compared to the hospital I worked at in Louisville, KY, I would almost want to be falling asleep! :chuckle My husband and I are so excited to be moving there.