melanie2968

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melanie2968 has 20 years experience.


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  1. Couple questions.

    Check out www.avondale.edu.au they have an excellent Batchelor of Nursing program.
  2. avondale college... (???)

    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 Batchelor programs). The clinical experience obta...
  3. Couple questions.

    Hi All Leeca you say that "all enrolled nurse, called a Division 2 nurse in Australia and work under a registered nurse (division 1)". You must be in Victoria as this state refers to Nurses as Division 1 and Division 2. The other states of Australia...
  4. Traveling when in Oz

    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 but you could pick up a package deal for a little m...
  5. To agency or not to agency

    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 permanently and be guaranteed work? Could one be more exc...
  6. To agency or not to agency

    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 permanently and be guaranteed work? Could one be more ex...
  7. Looking for opportunities to volunteer overseas.

    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 volunteers.
  8. 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 understaffing or mandatory overtime? There's no mandator...
  9. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    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 better.
  10. Welcome to the Forum - General Aussie Chat

    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 thoughts.
  11. Nurse killed at work

    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 work in banned smoking in public places it also made...
  12. Maternity Leave

    I currently work in a Private Hospital in NSW and we have 9 weeks paid maternity leave after empolyment for 12 months.
  13. How do i get in?

    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 RN approximately $24 per hour ordinary hours then a...
  14. Div2 to Div1-How long it takes?

    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 Batchelor of Nursing program. You will be given cre...
  15. What to do now!

    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 ask for the Learning and Development Department, th...