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I am an asian male who is interested in a second degree in nursing. My first degree (bachelor and masters) was in computer science. I researched quite a bit on a few universities in both australia and america (US). It seems that the cost of living p...

Does anybody know what is the difference between a physician assistant and a nurse practitioner. They seem to have the same responsibilities and same range of salary.

Does anyone know what is the difference between the australian version and the american version ? Is it just the spelling difference (american versus british) alone or are the nursing procedures different ? I am just wondering whether I can just buy ...

I faced racial discrimination and bullying while studying nursing in Melbourne, Australia by my clinical teacher and the university staff. It was one of the most horrible experience I have encountered. How should I report this ?

If a teacher is stern to all her students from all races, then racism is not involve. But if she is stern to only students of a particular race, what does that tell you ? Let me give you an analogy ! Cinderalla's stepmother was stern towards hardwork...

Are you saying that if a rapist rape you, nothing should be done to the rapist (no charges, no trial in court etc) and you should just move to another place where rapist are not condoned ? I've never said ALL australians are racist but only my clinic...

If you come as a tourist, racism can't really be felt. It is a different matter if you work with them. I am not saying ALL white australians are racist but I have encountered a few.

I have already provided whatever evidence (that comes from my memories) but it seems that the university is protecting that person. When a rapist rapes a victim, the victim only has her memories of the incident. It is all the evidence that she can gi...

I reported to an anti-discriminatory officer in the university . After several months, the officer didn't do anything nor report the outcome to me. It seems that the university is covering up this case. So much for fairness and non-discrimination in ...

What do you think ? When your clinical teacher overlook your good points and just overemphasize your mistakes, will you pass with flying colors ? What about the clinical teacher reporting lies to the university ? Is that considered constructive criti...

I do agree with your observation. When I was studying in canada, I found that most canadian lecturers are friendly and non-racists but it was a truly different experience in australia. I should have gone to america where there's less racism. I didn't...

Yes, I am able to take constructive criticism but in my case it was not. Would you say a clinical teacher who shouts at you several times to put across a point as 'constructive criticism' ? Is this called professional in your opinion ? And she gave m...

The problem is that I reported the unprofessional conduct of my clinical teacher to the university's nursing teaching staff. The teaching staff didn't support me but put up unprofessional arguments such as 1. 'Both sides are to blame' without even h...

Can anybody recommend an authoritive book on pharmacology that is 1. well organised 2. comprehensive 3. easy to understand That is also used in most nursing schools in united states and canada.

How does lehne's book compare to this book (rang) here ? http://www.amazon.com/Rang-Dales-Pharmacology-STUDENT-CONSULT/dp/0443069115/ref=sr_1_1/102-6784161-5673747?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1183098249&sr=1-1

Good luck to your new job. Do tell us what problems you face as a male nurse there so that we can be prepared in the future or we can give you advice on how to solve them.

Have you encountered any discrimination against nurses older than 45 years old in Australia ? Please contribute your experiences here.

Thanks for the reply. But if the shortage is so acute, is there any chance of the australian government waiving the 45 years old criteria for permanent residency visa for matured nurses ?

Which university would be better to study nursing for asian students ? University of Melbourne or RMIT or Sydney university ? I heard that University of Melbourne favors white students. Which university would employers/hospitals prefer to hire nursin...

Thanks for the input. Are the university results publicly available to all hospitals ? Then wouldn't that be an invasion of privacy ?

Do you have east asian (chinese, japanese, korean, vietnamese) male nurse working at your hospital ? What is the general perception of them ?

Glad to know a minority within a minority guy. What make you decide to become a male nurse ?

I have been accepted into studying at university of melbourne. Is it easy to get employment straight after graduation ? Or do employers prefer those with working experience ? Do we need internship after graduation ?

Is it easy to get a nursing aide job while we are studying in Melbourne university ? How much is the salary per hour ? What is a nursing aide job anyway ?

Thank you for the great information. Will try to absorb it later.