I have often wondered how many institutions practise this. While I have never seen it in action, I have seen guide dogs come into the hospital, and the response from other patients is wonderful. The...
Hi. I am thinking in the future of moving to Adelaide. I'm just wondering, has anyone worked agency down there? What is it like? Is there much work available? If you had a choice would you prefer to...
Which hospital are you planning to do your graduate programme in? In the Territory, our graduate programmes are run with three intakes, but the positions are very hard to get into. There are also the...
We have a lot of nurses come through our hospital as tourists. I do know that many of the UK nurses cannot give IVABs; its a separate certificate? What role do NPs play in the UK ie what areas do they...
"MEDICARE coverage is set to be extended beyond doctors to nurses and other health professionals when the federal Health Minister, Nicola Roxon, announces the first steps in a revamp of local health...
25 years young hey? How special!!!. Not many ppl are lucky enough, or are so blessed to reach that goal. I know it takes a lot of hard work too. Dh and I have been together for 16 years, and we...
Agree totally. Actually, I like the point about GPs only seeing chronically ill ppl, whereas rural nurses see often very acute ppl. Its ridiculous that currently a nurse can't even write an MCS form...
Talaxandra, I can't believe how quickly I've forgotten how much study takes over your life, already! Joannep, I am so so jealous. That was a whirl wind tour of so many places. You must be exhausted,...
Well said. As you state joannep, unis are accredited. Their qualifications to teach are recognised by the Nurses Boards of all States. Interested Party, you will always find someone out in the field...
please remember we are not experts. she really should be contacting authorities. 1. what is the best possible way for her to find a job once she passes the oet? she really needs to check with the...
Enrolled Nurse programmes are now a 2 yr Diploma Course. You need to contact universities/colleges to find out what is required and whether you will have any recognition of prior
My husband is an EN, who applied for a job at a nursing home. He was under the impression he was going to be hired as an EN, but when he went to sign up, they were going to employ him as a PCA. He...
Buying homes is becoming out of reach of most nurses. And also most of the community. Also it is getting harder to rent in Australia, though it depends where you go. But some of the country areas have...
That's very well summarized Talaxandra. The only thing is that dental care is not covered by Medicare, unfortunately. Also, those who are on pensions receive their medications on the PBS system at...
Tina, I would love to have a PDA but life's not yet been kind to me *jealous ++*. Coupla suggestions - not sure whether you will draw a blank or not. You could try the library of the hospital where...
Maybe the way to go would be to ring individual hospitals and see what programmes they offer. We have an overseas nurse programme at Royal Darwin Hospital in the Northern Territory. I've seen nurses...
depends on which university. Check with http://www.anmc.org.au We do not have a central exam like the NCLEX in the US, but I'm unsure what the process for international nurses is.