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Hello everyone I will be starting work as a band 5 RN in a dementia ward in the UK. I have had home care work experience but not in an acute care (dementia rehab) setting, and so moving into a hospital setting would be quite daunting for me in terms ...

Hello, I suspect that you are now in the UK doing the ONP..maybe focus on your ONP programme first-hand as you cannot work as an RN without the license to practice as a qualified nurse in the country. One ONP student I knew went out there and found a...

IELTs seem to be very easy for the native English speakers. However, from personal experience, I've met few examinees who were native English speaking and not passed the IELTS first and second time while there were non-english speaking who get a high...

Hi all, I have just completed the ONP and sent a form to the NMC a few days ago. Anyone out there with experiences in regards to waiting time for registration fee form and the actual release of PIN? I am planning to travel and want to plan well coz I...

Hi, Just like other suggestions in this site relating to IELTS or other requirements, you need to contact the Nursing Board of that particular jurisdiction to have your querries answered and get the proper information. Good day

Hi, can't you go to that university where you did your degree and get someone in authority to sign off the documents, so that you don't have to wait a long time? Anyway, from what i know, the NMC will send you a letter to say that there are forms pen...

From experience, the NMC will accept every application by merits. What I mean is that, application requirements may vary in different countries and states. For example, in Canada, requirements for nursing registration in BC can differ from those requ...

I suppose you mean, the second application pack. I suppose you could send the other documents to NMC while the other forms will be sent to them by the University where you had your degree, the registering body in your home country and the employers w...

Hands up on simulations as a better way to examine a learner's understanding than writing pages and pages of essay. Cheers.

Hello all, Hmm...just wondering if that was a made up conversation? It is sort of strange that a medical student would say like that in an obvious manner, unless you both were throwing jokes at each other. I remember the times, when I was on clinic...

Hello everyone Currently I am in the UK. I have asked for a registration package from NMC and awaiting for response. Well, at the moment I couldn't do anything but wait, but I am not the type who likes to be on my bum. I dont mind volunteering within...

Hi Silverdragon102 and KatieP86, Many thanks... yes, I have asked some nursing agencies and one hospital. I also emailed some organisation in the area where I live that says 'looking for volunteers'. No response yet at this time. Hope to hear from an...

Hi to all IENs Could I please ask, do you really need to get a job offer before travelling to Canada? I just dont get the idea of travelling only for the CRNE exam. I have read many threads about the CRNE but not many people mention about having a jo...

I currently work in an aged care facility from April 2009. When i first arrived in this workplace...I observed that other staff, especially the caregivers are observing what I do. One time during my 2nd month with them, I was informed by one caregive...

Good to be back to the site again after few days. You are right Listry and I noticed that in aged care, resistance to change is incredible...and yes, i could see what you mean coz it is actually observed. Sometimes, it is sad to think that staff atti...

Thank you fellas for sharing your opinions and experiences. I noticed that some caregivers who have been in the organisation for 10 Yrs++ are the ones showing such 'nasty' attitudes to others, and 3 new caregivers for the last few months that i was t...

Thank you Grace for a prompt response. I really felt bad but I took the comments from my boss positively. And yes i agree, as a first year RN I have loads of things or 'issues' that i need to understand and look at it positively to reassess and evalu...

Looks like u have plenty to think about now girl. Maybe just go where u think u want to go and as i said in the other reply,work and have an adventure at the same time. Dont listen to heresay. U will never know till u try and been there. xx

I agree with ya. Many people complain of having nil job when the job is there for a grab. We are hard working Filipinos. I am a new grad so i want to explore nursing areas and have an adventure as well. I am in New Zealand now, cold but no worries co...

How true:scrying: Same here, I have talked to few people who were cheated by some unscrupulous agencies who take advantage of other people. And it really make very angry inside. But again, I do not understand why some would take the bait. The communi...

Hi Lucia Why do u have to go through such agency/cpmpany when u can direct ur concerns to the Australian State Nursing board. Give u some suggestion: 1. decide which state u want to work in OZ. 2. Contact the Nursing Board of that state. The Board wi...

Hi I just graduated from one of the Uni here in NSW. I want to specialise in nephrology / renal. MY family will be moving to NZ very soon for some family commitments. Maybe start my career from there. OZ is good, and I would love to come back here....

Hi jaycee_ty Pros: These places are all OK. Nursing experience depends on the ward culture really. Cons: if u don't mind the weather...hot humid flooding...pls dont get this change ur plan for OZ coz it is nice here...I know for sure that Filipinos a...

Hi rupie thanks for ur post Well each one has his own experience and most often, the bad ones put our spirits down. And I could understand that. I respect each individual'sopinion and it is good to hear from u who share their work conditions. From re...