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  1. Foreign Trained - RN to MSN programs?

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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. 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. 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. shhh not too loud the japs might hear, might be a bit harder to harpoon than a mother and baby
  11. 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. 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

    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...

    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

    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...
  16. Permanent residency from 457 visa?

    Processing time can be a bit hit and miss, I know people that got theirs through in two weeks, but that was a couple of years ago, I think now it maybe closer to six months, but as with all gov bodies...
  17. Paediatrics in Sydney.

    Hi Rach, I know people working in ortho/neuro (I know strange mix), icu and er at sch, they all seem to enjoy it, there is an element of being thrown in at the deep end, but that will happen anywhere,...
  18. Paediatrics in Sydney.

    Where are you living at the moment? If it's around the cbd area then sch is probably easiest, westmead is a good 45 mins away, and i've heard it is a little rough, but has a decent residence whereas...
  19. Addressing physicians

    I find a simple my lord, your highness or simply god is the correct form of
  20. Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 136)

    I did it myself for the same reason as you, did'nt want to be stuck in a rotten job and unable to leave and end up visa less. I registered in nsw which took two weeks, then applied for modified skills...
  21. Thanks, that was the post I sent my resume for, nearly two weeks now, still no response, not sure if this is a normal time frame for
  22. Was wondering if anyone had the gossip on the recruitment of international nurses. I have sent a resume to crha, but have yet to hear anything. I have heard rumours of expedited registration and...
  23. US or Oz?

    as you say you have never been here, I hav'nt worked in the states but all the americans i'v worked with out here in oz have gone home to work, so that must tell you something. I have found the...
  24. Salary, Benefits and Visa

    suggest you use google, all the info you seek is readily available from the immigration web site of the country you want to go to, and from the health authority you want to work for, you are being a...
  25. why so mean?

    A fine point! surely teamwork is the key, and valuing each persons contribution, regardless of job title. These power fiends that try to elevate themselves by dumping on others really pee me off, i...