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Hello
graduate programs are offered:
firstly, to nursing graduates from that state
then if all places are not filled they will offer to nursing graduates from others Australian states + NZ
basically in all Australian states there is a glut of new graduates . I can't speak for the other states but in WA only about 50% of grads for programs . Some have managed to secure level 1 RN positions, others are working in ages care, GP, clinics etc, others have still not yet got employment
alexaway
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Hi all,
I'm wondering if a new grad program salary is comparable to that of a first year nurse. I live in Melbourne and starting salaries (from what I looked at) don't seem that great to begin. So it makes me nervous if a new grad salary was even lower. Please let me know if you have any experience with a new grad program.
Also how is it different to being a new nurse and having a preceptor showing you around. Is a new grad program more thorough? Any pros and cons are appreciated. Thanks!