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Hi everyone, I'm just wondering if anyone knows if NP's in Alberta can open and operate their own clinic independently without a physician? Does anyone have information that could assist me in this inquiry? Thanks, -Steve

Hello everyone, I'm an NP student from Canada and will eventually like to travel abroad. The NP role is relatively new around the globe, and I'm aware jobs in Australia for NP's are slowly popping up. Does anyone know the salary of an NP in Australia? I understand wages will differ between states, but any information would be helpful. Also, are there any websites to view for NP jobs in Australia? Thanks!

Health Sciences Centre, Victoria General Hospital, St Boniface General Hospital

For all of you nurses in Winnipeg, what are your full-time schedules like? 12hrs or 8hrs? DDNN? Stretches of days then nights? I'm particularly in interested in the Emergency room setting at any hospital. Thanks!

I just wanted to add that the link provided from the Manitoba Nursing Union only shows LPN's with various levels of nursing. I'm looking for RN's salary - is there anything data out there? Thanks

Thanks. I was hoping to find the increments in wage, particularly in Manitoba, but there is nothing that illustrates this.

Can anyone provide a website to illustrate the wages for an RN in Manitoba? Thanks!

Does anyone know where you can purchase scrubs which are worn on the tv show "house"? I like the style and colour (particularly the different striped colour down the neck) Thanks

I'm a male RN from Canada with two years experience, primarily in emergency and general medicine. I'm thinking of travel nursing within the next year, with particular attention towards Dubai. I have several questions. A) How is the salary? From my research, I can expect to gross $2500-3000/month (U.S) tax free along with free accomodations. I've read that salary depends on the agencies and hospital you work at? B) Are there any downsides to being a male working in the nursing field in Dubai? C) How is the nursing practice compared to Canada/U.S? Thanks!

Where do you guys purchase your scrubs from? I can't find any places online that are suitable for men. I prefer scrubs which material is similar to ones you would wear in the O.R. Thanks!

Do many hospitals in Australia offer 12 hour shifts? If so, which state are you from, which hospital do you work at, and department do you work in? I'm from Canada and 12 hours are typical. I don't think I could do 8 hour shifts after going to 12 hours.

I've debated on moving to Australia (from Canada) for 2 years now and after many debates with myself, I hope to make the trip in a year. Brisbane is my area of choice to live as it is less busy than NSW and the cost of living is cheaper. I have had the opportunity to visit Brisbane for a month and loved the crowd. Felt like a second home. Several concerns arise. Finding a job - What is the best way about obtaining a full-time, 1 year + job offer in a hospital? How long in advance should I begin searching? Are particular nursing agencies a wise choice for a foreigner, or perhaps contacting all the hospitals directly and seeing what is available? If it was assisting someone in Canada, it would be the latter. I only say 1 year as of now because the temporary working visa only allows of 1 year. Accommodations - Would any hospital set me up with accommodations for an alloted period of time so that I am given adequate time to find a place to stay? Is it worth while to live near the city and pay more for rent as oppose to living further out and driving in? What is a average price for a nice 1 bedroom apartment, furnished and unfurnished? I've search many apartment rental websites, but because of the vast locations in Brisbane, I am having a difficult time narrowing places down. I am particularly interested in the private hospitals (as they are similar to Canada's health care system). That's it for now. More questions to come. Thanks for your help in advance!

I just realized no one addressed pension. Can anyone provide figures to the pension offered in larger hospitals, such as UofA? What is the contribution % yourself, matching % from emploer, etc...

Thanks everyone for the extra bit of information. I'm going to have to decide where I would like to head too next :)

Leaving because I have no family here and limited things to do. I came for one reason - to pay of my school loans. The pay is the highest in the nation, but money is not the reason to keep me. Cost of living is expensive. When there is nothing to do, you can only save. I'm glad I am getting the experience, but in the end, money will not by me happiness. I figured i'd stay for a few years, but I quickly realized how much I love the city life. Life is too short and to each is their own. Some people love it up here - me, not so much :)