aussie RN

Hi Meatpie, Thanks for replying to me. My email address changed so I was unaware of your post. Yes I am still looking to immigrate and work in Boise. Im sure your knowledge would be helpful. Thanks You will be able to use the PM and Email function on this board when you have 15 posts on the board.Please do not post your Email address on the public board as this is against the TOS of the site,which you agreed to when you signed up. Nightmare.....Moderator.

Hi. I am a New Zealand trained RN who currently works in Western Australia. I am in the process of trying to go to the US to work. The red tape is amazing. From what I've researched - by far the easiest way to work in the US would be to do your training and NCLEX in the US. However, it is not impossible to work in the US with an Australian course. You would need to sit NCLEX and have your transcript of training thoroughly investigated by the board of the area you plan to work in. Agencies I've talked to state that quite often Australian courses are down on hours in some areas. But you can do correspondence catch up courses to fulfill their requirements. Seems the most important decision is wether you want to be in Australia with your boyfriend. Hope this helps.

Hi all, I am an australian RN who trained in NZ. Myself and my family are looking to relocate to Boise mid - late next year. If we can get thru the red tape!!! I have extensively searched the web and called many relevant agencies, seems the process is really designed to weed out the not so serious. Everyone seems to send you to someone else and its hard to get a step by step how to work and immigrate to Boise. Have looked into agencies which would be a huge help but none are able to offer Idaho. Does anyone know of a nurse who has successfully completed the process I could talk/email to??? Have talked to both St Lukes and St Alphonsis in Boise/Meridian and it seems a job offer wouldn't be a problem. Any advice would be greatfully received.