nyapa RN

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 staff delighted in taking the animal out for toilet...

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 work agency or have a permanent position down ther...

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 ONCAP programmes which allow you to be recognised ...

I started at the Northern Territory University; until they decided to change their name to Charles Darwin University...same place...different name.

Grace Oz, Gwenith, and everyone else?

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 work in?

"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 services today. ...She is to announce an expert pan...

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 thought that was good! Did you buy yourself anything s...

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 to have a wound swab checked, or an MSU...

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, but I bet you enjoyed every minute. Is the new job...

Try ringing the various boards of nursing. They would have different processes as they are independent of each other...

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 saying things about different training institution...

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 immigration dept, the hospital that she wants to work ...

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 learning...

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 contacted the ANF who stated it does happen, and it s...

Check the international section on the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council website (that is becoming my favourite saying ) http://www.anmc.org.au

Not at all. I was an EN for years, and didn't even know there was a separate union. But then again, I do live in 'the sticks'.

Sorry, didn't mean to sound facetious. I could never lay out the information as well as you did.

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 really cheap accommodation. Petrol is becoming mo...

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 $4.95 per script, whereas those who are not on pensio...

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 you are working; they may be able to look for you. O...

Congratulations!

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 from India, China, Indonesia, the Phillipines go th...

Yayyy. Isn't that great re: the other hospital. I guess by being honest you gave yourself a good name too...

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. Jay