AussieRN1

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1. Aussie nurses working in the USA

   AussieRN1 replied to augigi's topic in International

   Hi, Most states have a minimum requirement for the number of theory and clinical hours in Obstetrics, Mental Health, Paediatrics and Med/Surg. I think the hours vary state by state, but a general rule of thumb is 80 hours clinical and 40 or 50 hou...

2. Aussie nurses working in the USA

   AussieRN1 replied to augigi's topic in International

   Hi Michelle123 Otago Polytechnic university in NZ offers these courses as well they cost around $650 AUD ($731NZ). It is done via long distance learning, you ofcourse have to organise your own clinical and pay liability insurance. You don't have to...

3. long time nurse 1st time Nclex tester.

   AussieRN1 replied to spirit11's topic in NCLEX

   Hi Augig, I am also an Australia nurse, i have just finished my degree and considering moving back to the states. I lived in TX for 3 years. Are you in the states now or still in Australia. How did you go with having sufficient amount of hours for ...

4. Nclex Dilemma

   AussieRN1 replied to baby_sylyn24's topic in International

   hi As far as I am aware, texas hospitals will employ foreign new grads. The key to obtaining your license is not to become registered in your country, then you will eligible for licensure in texas without having to take the foreign educated nurse re...

5. Dec 06 Grads- Share your job offers?

   AussieRN1 replied to grnmtngirl's topic in Texas

   Hi, good luck with HCA you will have to keep us informed about the kind of employer they are. I am from Sydney and looking to move to DFW, HCA are interested in hiring me. Cheers AussieRN1

6. do grades really matter after graduation?

   AussieRN1 replied to iheartnurses's topic in Texas

   Hi I have just graduated from nursing school in Australia. I did start my degree in good ole' Texas. My impression is that grades truly do not matter, there is a global nursing shortage. Any hospital would be lucky to have you. Cheers AussieRN1