melanie2968

melanie2968 has 20 years experience.

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1. avondale college... (???)

   melanie2968 replied to landa29x's topic in International Nursing

   Avondale College has two campus at Lake Macquarie and Wahroonga. It is possible to commence Nursing at either campus. I completed a Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing) at Avondale College (prior to...

2. Traveling when in Oz

   melanie2968 replied to UWSRN's topic in International Nursing

   Public transport throughout Sydney is excellent. To check out the cheapest flights try www.webjet.com.au as it has a comparison on all carriers on one page. Flights to Fiji approximately $600 return...

3. To agency or not to agency

   melanie2968 replied to littlehobo's topic in International Nursing

   You need to decide on the pros and cons of agency nursing. Do you want to decide when and where you work? You could also be cancelled at the last minute. OR Do you want to work in one location...

4. To agency or not to agency

   melanie2968 replied to littlehobo's topic in International Nursing

   You need to decide on the pros and cons of agency nursing. Do you want to decide when and where you work? You could also be cancelled at the last minute. OR Do you want to work in one location...

5. Looking for opportunities to volunteer overseas.

   melanie2968 replied to kaleeh's topic in General Nursing

   Check with the hosptial you are employed with they may have opportunities to recomend you for a volunteering position. Another place to check with is Smile Train they are often looking for...

6. Questions for an assignment. Appreciate any help you can give thanks!

   melanie2968 replied to mstngsly's topic in International Nursing

   1.Which country are you practising in? Australia 2. Do you have a specialty area of practice? I'm currently working in Nursing Administration 3. What are your current issues of concern such as...

7. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

   melanie2968 replied to gwenith's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   Vegemite does not come from an Australian company but if you want to taste a better "vegemite" try "MARMITE". It is all Australian made and tastes even

8. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

   melanie2968 replied to gwenith's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   Having just read this entire thread it makes you realise how often you need to log on to have your say at the time of the discussion. Thank you for sharing your

9. Nurse killed at work

   melanie2968 replied to chapmajc's topic in International Nursing

   To read each of your posts leaves an impact. To be killed in the grounds of your workplace while smoking ....? I understand each person smoking has a different point of view. When the hosptial I...

10. Maternity Leave

    melanie2968 replied to littlehobo's topic in International Nursing

    I currently work in a Private Hospital in NSW and we have 9 weeks paid maternity leave after empolyment for 12

11. How do i get in?

    melanie2968 replied to fd5151's topic in International Nursing

    Once you have completed your graduate nurse year you will have an advantage for employment. Some decisions that you will need to make include: public or private hospital or agency nursing. Base rate...

12. Div2 to Div1-How long it takes?

    melanie2968 replied to pink_margarita's topic in International Nursing

    While completting your Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN) program you will be eligible for 12 months payemnt (You get paid to study). Once you complete this course you are able to covert and enrol in a...

13. What to do now!

    melanie2968 replied to nurse07's topic in International Nursing

    Recently I saw an add in the paper advertising the Endorsed Enrolled Nursing course. There are courses starting all through the year. If you contact Sydney Adventist Hospital as Joannep suggested...

14. Enrolled Nurse vs. Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

    melanie2968 replied to pink_margarita's topic in International Nursing

    Anyone registered with the Nurses and Midwives board in NSW as an enrolled nurse prior to 1990 is able to complete the medication component at TAFE. If you completed enrolled nursing prior to 1990...

15. nurses uniform inquiry

    melanie2968 replied to anectine02's topic in International Nursing

    I would wait until you are at the hosptial you will be working in to find out their specific requirements. That way you will not be wasting money. The hospital I work in Sydney supplies you with a...