windtraveler

Where in Oz do you want to work? Each location has different requirements. I know that Queensland is very backed up with overseas applicants so it will take a long time to process an apllication there but Victoria was quite fast. I don't know about t...

Thanks for the advise. I am not all that worried but I have heard that Americans are not particularly welcomed as travel nurses in some areas. I guess it just depends on the area, and what nurse comes in.

Thank you for the response! I don't know why, but I am actually excited about this. I guess I should talk to a recruiter from each branch, but from what I've heard, they dont necessarily tell you the whole truth:saint: . Any suggestions? Thanks a...

I have my BSN and have been practicing for 6 years, and I am itching for a change. I am 38 is this too "old" for any branch? This is probably a dumb question but is boot camp the same for nurses as for anyone coming into the service? Because I hone...

Hello all, I am new to this forum but have posted on others. I thought I'd give this one a whirl. I am looking for real world advise from Aussie nurses. I will be moving to outside of Melbourne at the end of November and wanted to some honest ans...

I will be moving to Oz at the end of November finally! I will be in a suburb outside of Melbourne. I was originally supposed to be in Queensland but lost my offer because the QNC took over 7 mos to issue my RN license. No matter where you go, be sur...

Hello, I am relocating to Melbourne (Casey Hospital) in the next month & would appreciate any suggestions, ie where to live, city vs. suburb. Should I get a serviced apt first? What is a fair price for an apt? What about getting a car? Most i...

Thank you so much for the advise! If you can think of anything else, please continue to post. I am very excited about the move, I hope eveything goes well. By the way, I am single and want to be in an area that has a nice mix of singles and marrie...