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  1. Australian NCLEX pass rates?

    joeldew replied to ccampbell66's topic in Nurse Registration

    Thank-you for the update Indeed, it is very inspiring that you did not settled for the path of least resistance... Perhaps, you may wish to document your experiences here, particularly in relation to...

  2. Aussie getting to US - Paeds and Maternity?

    joeldew replied to gvmurp's topic in International Nursing

    Explore a nursing course which offers a unit in critical care with clinical placement in med-surgical will fulfill this

  3. Abusive Surgeon

    joeldew replied to Lorodz's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Whilst I am not condoning the behavior of the surgeon, I am still of the opinion that perhaps both of you (and anyone else involved in the working team) may benefit from a chat. Obviously, working in...

  4. Bureau of Comparative Education for a review of your education

    joeldew replied to dzidzorm's topic in Nurse Registration

    This may mean that further information is required to complete verification of your education. The very same thing happened to me last year. After waiting for nine months, CGFNS issued my report to...

  5. Advice required for Australian going the E3 path

    joeldew replied to grantsally1's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I am in the same position as you. I will be returning to my university to study Paeds this year (with clinical placement) but they don't have a maternity course. Please share which Maternity...

  6. Australian NCLEX pass rates?

    joeldew replied to ccampbell66's topic in Nurse Registration

    Alas, no. We were all mature aged students who went our separate ways after completing the course. Many Nursing Faculties have International Advisers whose role, inter alia, is to assist and guide...

  7. Australian NCLEX pass rates?

    joeldew replied to ccampbell66's topic in Nurse Registration

    Carter, The graduate entry course sounds ideal for you. There is no need to pursue a three-year course when the two-year course is sufficient. The program offers Mental Health, Children and Maternal...

  8. Australian NCLEX pass rates?

    joeldew replied to ccampbell66's topic in Nurse Registration

    G'day Carter, The issue with many Australian nursing programs is the deficiency in Maternity Nursing, which may preclude you from immediately registering with your State's Board of Nursing. This is...

  9. Looking for information regarding being an emergency room nurse in Australia

    joeldew replied to redrn007's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    G'day, I work in ED of a major hospital in NSW We have five units within ED: - Acute - Sub Acute - Extended Stay - Pediatrics Emergency - Resuscitation (Of course, the above units are contained...

  10. Passed CGFNS, want to work in US

    joeldew replied to enfield's topic in Nurse Registration

    Australians have the option of pursuing the "E-3 Visa"*. This is only available for citizens of Australia. * Conditions

  11. American Born, Australian Trained-HELP! Please!

    joeldew replied to ausmerican86's topic in International Nursing

    If registration is incumbent upon "proof of a visa or employment", why don't you align yourself with a nursing agency. Effectively, the nursing agency becomes your employer whom, by default, also...

  12. Any new grads having major employment problems?

    joeldew replied to crok63's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Perhaps, you could tell me wherein my original post did I mentioned that my thoughts were aimed at you. Nonetheless, thank-you for feeling some attachment to it. My original post argues that the lack...

  13. Any new grads having major employment problems?

    joeldew replied to crok63's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    We have to view this situation with alot more maturity and better insight. There appears to be a misalignment between the knowledge/skills of a university-educated nurse and the demands of the...

  14. How to: Applying for the CGFNS CES

    joeldew replied to iirnited's topic in Nurse Registration

    Send this form directly to CGFNS. This is a consent form which authorises CGFNS to obtain a "transcript" of your nursing education directly from your college/university. CGFNS will write to your...

  15. Renton or Tacoma Community college international program

    joeldew replied to ReeceRN's topic in International Nursing

    I understand completely....I have been researching for the past nine months for a Maternity course and not getting any wiser. I even attended a post-grad session last week! Admittedly, I will be...

  16. Renton or Tacoma Community college international program

    joeldew replied to ReeceRN's topic in International Nursing

    G'day, I am facing the same predicament. I could do Pediatrics in Australia. I would be considered as a non-award student and the unit would cost between $2300-$2500 (theory and practical...

  17. Renton or Tacoma Community college international program

    joeldew replied to ReeceRN's topic in International Nursing

    G'day, Another Aussie here following the same pathway (but not to the same state)..... Are you lacking in Pediatrics and/or Maternity

  18. Future nursing from UK to USA

    joeldew replied to mflight1983's topic in Immigration Advice

    G'day BB, I'm looking at various strategies to "make up" units as well Please tell us more about this program? Many thanks regards,

  19. Nursing in California - Aussie Nurse - Process

    joeldew replied to Celestial2311's topic in Nurse Registration

    I still have not completed my clinical and it's been 12 months! My local hospitals (including my own place of employment), whilst very understanding and sympathetic, have informed me that clinical...

  20. Nursing in California - Aussie Nurse - Process

    joeldew replied to Celestial2311's topic in Nurse Registration

    I acknowledge the sentiment, which is why I replied to your post with the view that others will not waste time and monetary resources. Personally, I have already wasted $3000. The part where you...

  21. Nursing in California - Aussie Nurse - Process

    joeldew replied to Celestial2311's topic in Nurse Registration

    This is NOT correct information. There are many universities that offer Paeds and Maternity. These universities will accept students on a "non-award" basis. An official transcript will be issued to...

  22. American Nurse Seeking to Work in Australia

    joeldew replied to etoile88's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    G'day, You need to be registered by AHPRA. They will assess your education/experience and guide you through the registration process. Hence, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Home...

  23. anyone knows prevailing wage for e3 visa?

    joeldew replied to godspeednana's topic in Immigration Advice

    The prevailing rate/wage/salary is the "market" rate for a nurse in the same position. It is not something you or her can decide but what the "market" is paying for a nurse of your...

  24. Obtaining permission to sit NCLEX exam confusion

    joeldew replied to Stevenyzwife's topic in Immigration Advice

    No, it is not La Trobe but within the same state. I contacted a local university today who teaches Paeds and Maternity as a singular unit and was granted permission to study it as a "non-award" unit....

  25. Obtaining permission to sit NCLEX exam confusion

    joeldew replied to Stevenyzwife's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hey, I have a Masters in Nursing and currently working in Emergency (Sydney). I'm going to send my application to CGFNS this week before I enrol in any more units. I spent over $3000 on a Paeds...