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Can you do IM injection on the arm with matured fistula or graft? We're giving Hepatitis vaccine and it comes in 2 syringes. I always give both shots in one arm, non AVF arm but some senior nurses do give in arm with AVF. What do you do in your unit?

US hospitals prefer hiring trained and experienced nurses. It's all about funding allocation, you know. It's more expensive to train a new grad than to hire an experienced imported nurse. Having said that, it doesn't mean that US hospitals are keen to import all overseas experienced nurses. They are just limiting their preference in experienced nurses who are already around the state. Again, this is about money. AU and NZ will soon experience the same, though, some are already limiting their resources with hiring experienced nurses around the country with PR and registration at hand. What's driving NZ to employ more imported nurses is the fact that the old nurses are joining the bandwagon to Aussie. But, more and more NZ nursing grads are in the country now and hospitals are training them well. The hospital I'm with used to go to the Philippines and get RNs (with provisions and benefits) to be trained and get employment in DHB. That was 3 years ago. It's not happening now. Those Filipino nurses were very lucky. Hospitals and nursing homes are still experiencing staff shortage here (people come and go, you know. They go to Aussie, UK or Saudi for money or travel, or both) so there are still more jobs waiting for migrant nursing (registered nurses) workers here at the moment. It's not only getting jobs in NZ or Aussie that attract people from all over the world (UK, India, Europe), it's merely the laidback lifestyle and good-naturedness of the country itself.

First and foremost, you must have IELTS with score of 7.0 or higher across the board, no lower than this in any category. Once you have this, you can apply for CAP in any school that is recognized by the NZ Nursing Council (google the website). All you want to know can be found from this website and you can ring them or email them for some informations if you still have some questions and can't find it in their guideline. Once you pick your school, contact them if they have available slot, gather information ( I assume you know what to ask, think!). Some schools offer lodging though it'll be expensive. Well, since you're international, it will be really expensive. But don't worry, once you become an NZ nurse and earning, you'll say that it's worth it. The visa that you'll be given is student visa and you're not allowed to work. Processing of the visa depends on how fast or slow your own country process it but it shouldn't be long provided that you have complete requirements. I advise that you take step by step and do not resort to any agency or consulting company. You don't need to pay extra to come to NZ to work as a nurse. If you have IELTS, well and good. I recommend that you start watching films with English accent or familiarize yourself with the Kiwi accent (watch Shortland street in youtube to listen to the accent). I won't be much around in the forum but I'll check my account sometimes. PM me if you like. Goodluck!

Contact the nursing council. Call or email them if you want to.They will reply to you. I don't think that there's an expiration for the decision letter. It will take you longer time to enroll for the CAP though coz usually the schools are full. Don't worry, visit the website of nursing council and you will get lots of school to enroll to. Contact them via phone or email regarding their fees and requirements. Consider as well the place where you will live in while doing the CAP. Goodluck! :dncgbby::dncgbby::dncgbby: Dance while you can!!!

Don't go to agency and it's ^*$ worth it! You can handle the paperworks? You're not invalid, right? So you can do it. If others were able to do it, then you can do it. Surf the internet and google the NZ nursing council. From there, you'll get an information. Goodluck!

It's the same thing here in NZ. You have to undergo a bridging course. Just make sure that you already passed the IELTS score requirement. Regarding the caregiver job, just browse the internet and you'll find it out. Usually, the application is online and will receive a reply if you can proceed for interview. Just make sure to let your prospect employer know that you are still in the Philippines but will be flying soon. Be upfront. Goodluck!

Here's the scenario: Patient's vitals signs pre-dialysis was fine and normotensive. So, charted bolus heparin was given. Upon putting the pt on the machine, BP was still normotensive so heparin infusion was started. After 2 hrs, patient's BP went to 200/180, asymptomatic, relaxed. Pt was known to have hypertension during dialysis always. I am fairly new to hemodialysis compared to the techs and nurses in my unit who are in this field for more than 7 years. Now there are 2 school of thoughts in our unit. The first (the one I was trained in) believes that stopping/clamping the heparin infusion of the hypertensive patient during dialysis will benefit the pt. It is to prevent cerebral hemorrhage in case the pt will have stroke. The second believes that since bolus has been given, there's no point of stopping the heparin infusion since it's already in the plasma regardless of the half life. I cannot find a protocol in our unit. But if we follw the right intervention based on rationale, which do you think is right? How about your practice or protocol in your unit. Replies in this topic is much appreciated.

It's a competency course or the "bridging" course. It's more of safety thing, actually. More of safe nursing practice in terms of clinical and cultural aspect. Don't worry, it's not so hard as you may thought so. It's not like you're back to college life again. You will learn more about how kiwis practice nursing. But, in theory side, it's all the same. You may not avoid comparing it to American or Philippine practice but be open-minded and that will help you to embrace quickly and easily the kiwi practice (oh, how I wished somebody told me this before:specs:). You have a classroom session and the clinical of course. Be prepared with the Kiwi accent and British accent. that's usually the difficult part of communication, understanding the accent and the slangs. If you've got more time, spend some time listening or watching kiwis programme in youtube or bbc news. Kiwis have lots of slangs. That's a pain, I know but you'll get used to it when you're already here. By the way, if you are from visayan region, you've got the edge. Find out why. Listen to them in youtube or news. Google it. 27 is good. Goodluck!

Regarding the statement, "NZ does not consider itself to be multicultural, but bicultural (European Kiwi and Maori). That is not my opinion, that is the reality." Hehehe!!! A country is considered multicultural when it accepts or recognizes the different ethnic cultures of any race to mix in their society provided it won't be a threat. I believe that NZ consider itself multicultural in this modern time. But one can also notice the biculturalism here when it speaks of about politics. Biculturalism in NZ is here and will be here forever because it happened. History cannot be forgotten but it doesn't mean people have to live with the past. Obviously, some still can't move on. My friend, be careful when you're using some terms connoting different meaning. There are thousands of readers in the forum. It's not good to accidentally mislead people to what they should believe in. Saying that NZ is not multicultural is to negate the nation from accepting differences. I am sure this is not what you meant but please be careful on using the right terminologies.

It could be true if you are talking about schools in Auckland but I'm sure there are still lots in country side. Well, the good thing in the country side is it can be cheaper but far away. I hope you did a good deal with the agency that you've applied in. I hope you won't be one of the victims.

Well done! Happy working in NZ!

Try the tertiary hospitals (DHBs). They are accepting and with continuous new grad programme even open to those in nursing profession who wants to shift to new field in nursing. Search the internet for opening, trademe.com or seek.com. Saying that NZ has a "severe" shortage is overstatement. We have shortage. Period. :angryfire

Read the whole lot in this website and you won't be lost ...http://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz. Sorry for late reply.

That's a scam from some greedy recruiting agency :angryfire

please be reminded that any hospital or facility who are willing to sponsor your the cap and accommodation (for the period of time you are taking your cap) will sign you for a minimum of 2 year contract. now, this is fair enough but be sure you are not going to receive a rate lower than nz$23-24/hr. take note of this!!! may it be a nursing home or tertiary hospitals, the rate should not be lower than this. if they give you higher, well and good. for your information: agency gets a huge amount of money from hospitals or nursing homes that want to employ you (some call it "finders' fee"). and if you shoulder your own cap and signed for a 1-2 year contract lower than $24, then my dear, you were in deep @$$%$%^! you know what i mean, so get out of it. because, as a matter of fact, that money the agency (of course you don't know this as no agency will disclose this to you) got from the hospital is actually for your cap! yes! bwahahaha!!! and you don't know this, ei? another bwahahaha!!! that is why, if you do everything on your own, find a sponsor and they want you for 2 years contract, that's fair enough! or if you cannot find a sponsor, pay your own cap and apply directly to any hospitals or nursing homes or legitimate bureau agency in nz. the money you are willing to pay your recruitment/consultancy agency is the money you can actually use by your own to do your stuff. good luck! unless you're idiot!

What the agency said about "contacts" and it will expedite the process is a baloney! You cannot expedite the process here in NZ! Everything is according to some guidelines and procedures. There is no such as "friends" or "malakas" here!

After reading all the posts in this thread, I've come to conclusion that agencies exist because there are some people who actually don't listen to other's bad experience, and advice. Any agency is a company, a business. Any business lives when there's money. Now, there are some greedy agency which will rip you off. On the other hand, there also some agency for business that do not take away more than enough from the nurses. But, still they get money from you on top of what you will spend when you do it all by yourself simply because they are in business. I've been telling here for a long time that ANYONE can come here (plus all the paperworks) by themselves alone. Browse the nursing council website, phone them if you like more infos, do the queue in DFA and embassy of NZ for paperworks signing, applying for the visitors visa or student visa when the acceptance letter comes in, etc. I'm tired in this thread. People don't listen. People, I think don't read from the very beginning of this thread as there are lots of repetitive questions for repetitive answers. I have saved one nurse already and bravely did all the application (schools and hospitals) and came here all by herself. That's enough for me. I cannot help you if you don't help yourself. Good luck to you all.

Heya! Come to NZ, instead! Lots of pinoys came here by themselves without agency. Do your research and take a plunge! Sure, it's small country and lower value of dollars in currency compared to Aussie and UK but man! I'm telling u this is absolutely a great place to work and live. Check my other thread for other infos! It's easier to go to NZ but if you can make it in Aussie, why not? UK is way too difficult to go to. So, you're in a right track -Aussie or NZ. Goodluck!

It's better if you contact the nursing council (google it for the website) and ask them whether via email or phone. I am not sure but what they said was, only the second courser would be difficult to apply. If you are second courser or just graduated and without at least 1 year job experience, the nursing council will automatically decline your application for registration, thereby not qualifying you to undergo any bridging course in the country. Yes, there is a high demand for nursing jobs in the country. But first you need to be qualified. NZ is still accepting Filipino nurses. The question is, "are u qualified?" and "can u do the job safely and properly?" Getting IELTS of 7, registration from the nursing council (this is to allow you to undergo the 6-8 wks competency or bridging course in NZ) , and passing the registration thru bridging course are the three keys to getting your job in NZ. Eve if you're still waiting for your registration, you can search the net and apply for possible employers in different hospitals in the country. You can apply online and they will get back to you in 1-2 weeks whether you are qualified or not for an interview. See? That quick! If they don't get back to you in a week, you can contact them and ask your status and DEFINITELY they will get back to you. Kiwis are polite people. Not replying to any query is regarded as rudeness. And they hate rude people. You can apply as many as you can and be upfront on what you want. Honesty is vital and they won't take it against you if you happen to prefer the other job than theirs. I hope this helps. Let's keep upbeat while we can!

We just have flea spray but it's doing less effect. We are also supplied with flea repellent lotion and very useful. The problem is that patients are bringing their blankets and jackets. We can't hardly do anything to stop them. The best is not having a shower after work in the hospital and putting my other used clothes in a sealed bag to be washed at home.

Whatever is asked for you to send, send. If it's not asked to be sent or included in the application, then you don't have to send. Regarding the IELTS for, just go to a notary public. They will just stamp it with their number and signature. Go to amn authentic notary public and not just in "gilid-gilid." About sending the original result straight away to NZ (regardless if you pass or not) - ASK IDP if they will still give you another copy of your own when they send it to NZ. In my time, they gave me my IELTS result and I asked them to send a copy to NZ which I had paid (hundreds, can't remember the exact amount) certain amount. That is the USUAL procedure. The problem with sending the result straight away is that you don't know the result yet whether you pass (straight 7 across the board) or you fail. I mean, at least if you know the result, you know your second move. And it's not good to send a failed IELTS result. They might remember you as we don't know if they keep the file. Better receive the result first, if it's 7 or more then, have IDP send a copy to NZ. At the same time, all your signed papers, application form, etc are already set for courier. I have to remind all of you that it's difficult now to be accepted in the application if your nursing degree is a second degree. :typing Life has to go on.

Nothing much different in terms of theory. There'd be more in the documentation, abbreviations, terminologies (some are slangs, I'm sorry, eg, "Is she PUPping?" hahaha!!! You can hear that from my hospital), and protocols of course. I think it's best not to apply thru recruitment company but apply directly to the hospital online. Once you're here already and have a job, you can apply for bureau agency for part time without a contract and that usually pays higher than your normal job. Do not go to the recruitment company and sign a contract. Google for different hospitals or search this website, www.seek.co.nz. I'm not sure if you need to do some bridging course as well. Ask the NZ nursing council (google the website) about this. Better if you phone them so that you can ask everything. I'm not sure if you also need to have IELTS as the council has new policy now to all foreign nurses except Australian nurses. Let me know what happens. Goodluck!

Thanks guys! Whoa! I didn't know that lots were also bugged down by the fleas. I finally got a solution and it worked. Well, fleas still coming to me during work but never I bring it home. What I do is chuck away into the laundry bin the scrub suit I used the whole day, have a shower and wear new scrubs when I go home. I also wear different shoes when I go home. So basically, I only brought home my undergarments (which I sealed in a plastic bag) and nothing else. What a success!

Hellooooooooooo! Sorry late reply for all the questions as I had my long holiday! Well, they said it's pretty alright in EIT Hawkes Bay. If you will have your practical training in Hawkes Bay DHB, avoid A&E. No explanation to be given as no naming and shaming here. Just don't go there. Cheers!:typing

If nursing is your first degree, have passed IELTS with a grade of 7.0 and has hospital experience at least 1 year, then NZ is for you. I've been reiterating this ever since, do not go to any recruitment agency or consultancy for you to come and work here in NZ. Anybody can apply to Nursing Council to allow you to do your bridging course or competency course. They also have list of accredited schools so surf the net please for your own good. Might as well call the schools of your choice. I'm telling you even emails (of course, telephone conversation is much better and faster), they reply to your inquiry. Be direct to your question especially the procedure, tuition fee, accommodation fee, etc. You don't need to bring books as the library is full of what you need and you can borrow & bring home as many as you can (can you carry 30 books?). There are so many prowling recruiters who will offer help (c'mon they do business not altruistic activity). Beware of this. Stay away from them. There are lots of job vacancies in the country for qualified and competent nurses. So, take a plunge! All you have to do is surf the internet! Instead of using .com after google, type, .co.nz. So that it's easier for you to search within NZ. Sorry guys, I think it's not allowed to enter any website here. So figure it out. All the best! :dncgbby: "Stay away from trouble and do salsa!" Dance while you can.