pie_face

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1. Foreign Trained - RN to MSN programs?

   pie_face replied to Guest382916's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Hi, i'm in a similar position, silly as it sounds have a look at the distance learning courses from the university of dundee, although based in the uk the it is recognised by ancc and nlnac, they do...

2. Reasons to work in Australia

   pie_face replied to JadedCPN's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   What a comprehensive and informative post, and I bow to your superior skills in searching the internet, I wonder if you would be able to post the details of the Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)....

3. agency nurse applying for work in Australia

   pie_face replied to nursey2008's topic in International Nursing

   I think you might be worrying too much about the reference issue, as long as you get two people, if you're a very recent grad it could be a tutor or clinical supervisor, and your current employer, you...

4. Reasons to work in Australia

   pie_face replied to JadedCPN's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   Your recruiter does know what they are talking about, if you are under 30 you can get a working tourist visa, which is valid for a year, if you are over 30 you can only work if sponsored or a...

5. Reasons to work in Australia

   pie_face replied to JadedCPN's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   Brisie has a river (complete with bull sharks) no beach, if you work at sydney childrens you will be a 15 min walk from coogee beach, there is a nice coastal walk from coogee to bondi beach covering...

6. agency nurse applying for work in Australia

   pie_face replied to nursey2008's topic in International Nursing

   As long as you have registration in oz, and can scrape together a couple of professional references you should have little trouble finding a job, either with an agency or directly through a hospital....

7. failed NCLEX... heartbroken..need help

   pie_face replied to krnruby's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Sorry you failed, but you obviously have the ability to pass, all the advice given is good, I just wanted to share what worked for me, beg or borrow as many cd-roms as you can get your hands on,...

8. US Citizen: wants to be educated in Australia

   pie_face replied to JayH's topic in International Nursing

   As previously stated I am relaying information gained from colleagues and students I have worked with over the past three years, the most common grumble is too much time in school not enough time in...

9. US Citizen: wants to be educated in Australia

   pie_face replied to JayH's topic in International Nursing

   I believe the student in question had stayed on to do honours thus I included the extra year. However it is also possible to do a masters in two years and gain registration, if you already have a...

10. moving to sydney which hospital does 12hr shifts?

    pie_face replied to scots's topic in International Nursing

    shhh not too loud the japs might hear, might be a bit harder to harpoon than a mother and baby

11. US Citizen: wants to be educated in Australia

    pie_face replied to JayH's topic in International Nursing

    Mate if there is any possible way to study in the US then do it, your tuition fees here will be $30,000+, then everything else on top, and honestly you may find that the training is better at home,...

12. moving to sydney which hospital does 12hr shifts?

    pie_face replied to scots's topic in International Nursing

    Some areas in POW offer 12 hour shifts, but none of the surgical wards do (to my knowledge), you could always do agency work, as opposed to working permanently for an agency, if you catch my drift,...

13. help, think nursing agency scamming

    pie_face replied to scots's topic in International Nursing

    Find the hospital you wish to work in and contact them direct, they will, more than likely be over the moon to hear from you, and bend over backwards to find you the job you want. They will be as...

14. If I opt for NY...

    pie_face replied to purplecotton's topic in International Nursing

    In my case the cvs was released to NY in june, I recieved my eligibility to test in august, registered for nclex, and am still waiting for my att. I initially sent my application to NY/CGFNS in...

15. Aussie Citizenship Test

    pie_face replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    I wish they would scrap it, I have to wait four months to do it in sydney, and although they do'nt 'charge' you for it I don't think it's a coincidence that the application fee doubled at the same...