Djuna

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  1. Nursing Crisis

    Djuna replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    I am an ED RN in rural NSW and I've noticed an increase in presentations over the past year. Many of these are the result of the unavailability of local GPs. It's extremely frustrating to see patients...

  2. Did You Pass NCLEX without taking a Review Course?

    Djuna replied to brina's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed NCLEX on my first try. I studied for 2 months using Saunders Comprehensive Review book and CD. I did my training in New Zealand so I'm not sure whether having quite a few years of experience...

  3. It's long, dangerous, but worth typing, to me!

    Djuna replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    i completely agree with you canoehead. people post a vent because sometimes they want to hear, 'you know, you're not the only one who feels like

  4. Is it worth it doing Masters in Nｕrsing??

    Djuna replied to sester's topic in International Nursing

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  5. Is it worth it doing Masters in Nｕrsing??

    Djuna replied to sester's topic in International Nursing

    Do you mean while you are studying or after graduation? As an RN you can work however many shifts you want to and whichever shift you prefer but this is dependent on a few factors, especially as a new...

  6. Is it worth it doing Masters in Nｕrsing??

    Djuna replied to sester's topic in International Nursing

    If I was in your shoes I would complete my Masters if only for the fact you can do it in a year. In terms of more money, you will only see that in a management position because floor nursing in only...

  7. What study plan did you use? What's the best?

    Djuna replied to SoulShine75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders and passed. I followed Suzanne's plan although I have to admit I sometimes did more than 100 questions per day. I allowed myself 2 months and I felt quite confident when I went in to...

  8. Use an Agency or go it alone?

    Djuna posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have passed NCLEX and my visa is still being processed (I am married to a US citizen). I am wondering whether to use an agency like Avant Healthcare or O'Peyton Grady to get a job. The agencies...

  9. Job application protocol

    Djuna posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question regarding applying for more than one position in a hospital. As a New Zealand RN who wants to work at one particular hospital, is it considered bad practice to apply for more than...

  10. Job application protocol

    Djuna replied to Djuna's topic in General Nursing

    Any other thoughts about

  11. Job application protocol

    Djuna replied to Djuna's topic in General Nursing

    I am applying for jobs in the US, not

  12. Thank you Suzanne

    Djuna posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As a NZ-trained RN I was so worried about taking the NCLEX test, but I followed Suzanne's plan and today found out I passed with 86 questions

  13. Opinions about night shift and personal health

    Djuna replied to Soneshine's topic in General Nursing

    A recently published study in Sweden has refuted the claims that night shift workers have a higher incidence of cancer.

  14. Rich nurses?

    Djuna replied to tiij's topic in General Nursing

    No offense taken tiij. Just to clarify, I am on the top scale as an RN of 14 years and I work in NSW which is the highest paid state in

  15. Rich nurses?

    Djuna replied to tiij's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Australia and earn a pretty reasonable $68K per year. The cost of living in expensive but I certainly have a better standard of living here than I did in New Zealand. An income is relative...

  16. U.S. Citizen - Wants to go to School/Work in Aus

    Djuna replied to aussiemotisa's topic in International Nursing

    You are really argumentative aren't you. I will bow out of this thread graciously before I start getting annoyed with your tone and

  17. U.S. Citizen - Wants to go to School/Work in Aus

    Djuna replied to aussiemotisa's topic in International Nursing

  18. Diploma of Nursing compared with ADN and BSN

    Djuna posted a topic in International Nursing

    I was wondering how my Diploma of Comprehensive Nursing compared with the US's ADN and BSN programs. As the Diploma is a 3 year course, ADN is a 2 year course and BSN is 4 years, in the whole scheme...

  19. Diploma of Nursing compared with ADN and BSN

    Djuna replied to Djuna's topic in International Nursing

    I was just inquiring for my own personal knowledge, I already have ATT and my NCLEX is scheduled for September 20th so my Diploma has been evaluated. I'm still trying to understand or to get my head...

  20. To those nurses planning to work in US without agency

    Djuna replied to aeonflux14's topic in International Nursing

    I'm assuming if you are going the direct-hire route that it is best to wait until you have passed NCLEX before

  21. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    Djuna replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you allowed to use a calculator in the exam and if so, does the computer provide

  22. U.S. Citizen - Wants to go to School/Work in Aus

    Djuna replied to aussiemotisa's topic in International Nursing

    Australia does not have a 2 year nursing course. All Registered Nurses do a 3 year degree. The Master of Nursing is not a direct entry course, you first must have a degree. You also need to be aware...

  23. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    Djuna replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    I know I'm not from the UK but I have a question someone might be able to answer. I was wondering how you went about buying a house in the US before you actually went there to live. My husband is...

  24. Nursing has made me dislike dealing with people in general....

    Djuna replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. As society becomes more self-centred we see more and more narcissistic behavior and less tolerance for other people. Look at the lack of manners and rudeness in everyday life. The...

  25. Nursing has made me dislike dealing with people in general....

    Djuna replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I totally empathize with you on your sentiments because I struggle with exactly the same problems. Dealing with humans in their most vulnerable moments like being ill and in a foreign environment...