NurseJewels

NurseJewels specializes in Ortho/Neuro/Trauma.

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1. which level of nursing in aus

   NurseJewels replied to wilksjo's topic in International Nursing

   The above poster didnt specify which country they did their training in. There are several different meanings to the word "diploma" which is why in my post I suggested getting reviewed by the state...

2. which level of nursing in aus

   NurseJewels replied to wilksjo's topic in International Nursing

   Funny that a moderator on this international forum would disagree with you: https://allnurses.com/international-nursing/us-rn-moving-361965.html#post3371870 but then again this must be some more...

3. which level of nursing in aus

   NurseJewels replied to wilksjo's topic in International Nursing

   Actually it does matter. Registration in Australia requires that you hold a degree in the equivalent of what Australian nurses are required to hold, and that is a 3-year bachelor's degree. I would do...

4. USA to Australia for temporary stay!?

   NurseJewels replied to NICU_babyRN's topic in International Nursing

   Hi Faeriewand! Australia is a big country and the major cities vary in their climate and populations as much as the major cities in the US. It would be like someone from Australia asking us to...

5. Does Australia have an age limit? for VISA and other general questions

   NurseJewels replied to Faeriewand's topic in International Nursing

   These are the requirements for the Skilled Independent Migration which gives you Permanent Residency and allowing you to migrate to Australia permanently without having an employer first. To come to...

6. U.S Hospitals are hiring again NOW !!!

   NurseJewels replied to LatinoStudent's topic in International Nursing

   Some of the information may not be current. I'm back in San Diego visiting and met up with some of my old managers from one of the Scripps Hospitals. They are definitely on a hiring freeze until after...

7. USA to Australia for temporary stay!?

   NurseJewels replied to NICU_babyRN's topic in International Nursing

   I also went through a recruitment agency that helped me set up interviews, etc in Melbourne. The hospitals are paying them to find employees. I never paid anything to the recruiters. It was a...

8. Rates of pay. Guidelines or law?

   NurseJewels replied to 5kilocat's topic in International Nursing

   Good luck on your move from another ex-pat import into Melbourne :) I work for a Healthscope hospital in Melbourne and while the shift to a profit-driven healthcare company took a little while to get...

9. Nurse from New Jersey wanting to move to Australia

   NurseJewels replied to blabberbrain's topic in International Nursing

   Ah, sorry bout that. Just responding to the thread title. Here's the link for the CABRN verification page: http://www.rn.ca.gov/licensees/verifications.shtml Good

10. Nurse from New Jersey wanting to move to Australia

    NurseJewels replied to blabberbrain's topic in International Nursing

    The California BON Website states to allow up to 6 weeks processing time. I'm not sure exactly how long it took because they did not provide me with verification once they sent it, but they did cash...

11. Emmigrating to Melbourne

    NurseJewels replied to 5kilocat's topic in International Nursing

    I work for another Healthscope hospital in Melbourne. Only been with them for about 3 months but so far it's been fine. I just have to keep reminding myself coming from the US that private hospitals...

12. Nurse from New Jersey wanting to move to Australia

    NurseJewels replied to blabberbrain's topic in International Nursing

    I sent a letter to the California Board of Nursing detailing exactly what I needed them to send to the NBV verfying my registration. I also included the fee that was detailed on the website for...

13. health insurance

    NurseJewels replied to aukewus's topic in International Nursing

    I'm covered by IMAN, which specializes in private health insurance for Temporary Residents in Australia. Just another option if you wanna compare the ones out there. Their website is:...

14. Can a US RN work in Oz for a year or two?

    NurseJewels replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in International Nursing

    When I was applying I was told by the board that you needed a minimum of a bachelor's degree and not necessarily in nursing, sorry for the confusion there. Then again things may have changed over the...

15. Hello Australian Nurses!!

    NurseJewels replied to barkles3579's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Barkles, I attempted to answer some of your questions here: