nyapa RN

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    Pets as therapy

    nyapa posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Agency in Adelaide

    nyapa posted a topic in International Nursing

    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...
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    Graduate Nurse Programs in Australia

    nyapa replied to Heparinlock's topic in International Nursing

    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...
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    what uni did we all go to

    nyapa replied to melnq79's topic in International Nursing

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

    nyapa posted a topic in International Nursing

    Grace Oz, Gwenith, and everyone
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    Role of Nurse Practitioners

    nyapa posted a topic in International Nursing

    "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...
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    Role of Nurse Practitioners

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    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...
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    Where are you...

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    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...
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    Role of Nurse Practitioners

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    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...
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    Where are you...

    nyapa replied to nyapa's topic in International Nursing

    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,...
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    registration??

    nyapa replied to APS's topic in International Nursing

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

    nyapa replied to aussiemumj's topic in International Nursing

    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...
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    Chinese friend wants to know Aussie nursing environment

    nyapa replied to DragonGodLi's topic in International Nursing

    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...
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    a few inquiries ,,....

    nyapa replied to APS's topic in International Nursing

    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
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    Need Info On A Pressing Issue, Please :)

    nyapa replied to poodleH's topic in International Nursing

    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...
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    Registration !!!!

    nyapa replied to ozinjune's topic in International Nursing

    Check the international section on the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council website (that is becoming my favourite saying )
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    ANF.Worth joining?What advantages?

    nyapa replied to ProudofmyNursingart's topic in International Nursing

    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
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    one tier , single payer? Two tier?

    nyapa replied to calliesue's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry, didn't mean to sound facetious. I could never lay out the information as well as you
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    Is it nice to nurse in Australia??

    nyapa replied to ozinjune's topic in International Nursing

    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...
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    one tier , single payer? Two tier?

    nyapa replied to calliesue's topic in International Nursing

    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...
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    Aussie PDA programs

    nyapa replied to AussieTina's topic in International Nursing

    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...
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    Registration !!!!

    nyapa replied to ozinjune's topic in International Nursing

    Congratulations!
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    How many hours clinical/theory required for ANMC/Vic

    nyapa replied to NurseToAusVic's topic in International Nursing

    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...
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    Professional ethics

    nyapa replied to Titanium888's topic in International Nursing

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

    nyapa replied to manila07's topic in International Nursing

    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.