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Thanks! The experience I was talking about was actually Acute Care PNP positions, as do they hire new grads without acute care PNP experience? (aside from RN experience) :)

Yes :) Well I am looking into private schools as where I live there aren't any at the state schools I know its expensive, and wanted to know what the job market was like and pay was for an acute care vs primary care and if I could justify the costs.

Hello I am thinking about doing a post-masters in acute care pediatrics. Anyone who frequents this forum in this specialization? What are the job prospects/demand like for this role? What is the schedule like? Is it just as demanding as an RN-nights/weekends? What the job responsibilities? How competitive is it without experience to get jobs in this field? How is the pay compared to outpatient? I ask because if I go back to do this it could cost anywhere from 50k-80K for me. And really want to know if its a good ROI. I love the NP role, but I am bored working in the outpatient setting. TIA!

@nursedina11: I would like to learn more about the carolina fellowship. Can you receive PMs?

Have you taken the OCSE exam yet, or are you moving before you do that? Do you have to work as a CNA for 6 months or something like that as well before you can take the exam? Curious, because I read that somewhere...

Yes this....

Thanks for all the responses! I tried looking into doing RNFA on my own to make me more marketable. But I need a preceptor for that and no one wants to take on a student unless you're employed by them, but they don't necessarily want to hire you either bc you don't have the RNFA already. It's been a vicious cycle.

Definitely wouldn't that I am aware of

Hello Are there any FNPs in this forum who regret becoming an NP? Not in the context of advancing their education and moving into a provider role but that they went to NP school instead of PA school? I have beyond frustrated that the only jobs I am able to get and eventually work in are primary care clinics. I know the FNP role was developed as an outpatient primary care provider but I didn't think specialities like EM, cardiology or orthopedics would be closed off to me. I have also been applying for fellowships and most of them only want PAs (even if we are all new grads). Hindsight is 20/20. I also did a direct entry program so I have limited RN exp (which was fine with my because I always wanted to work in a provider like role). I just didn't realize how much it would be used against me compared to new grad PAs. Do you know of any FNP who went back and became a PA? Or would that just be ridiculous?

@bryanleo09 what part of the country are you located?

Thank you for that thorough response @ skylark...lots to think about...

May I ask what you are going to school for? Did they give you significant scholarship to attend or are you using US loans? Curious, as I am thinking about the same thing... Also, regarding this issue of visa and sponsorship...say hypothetically you are on a fiancee visa, etc do you still need a hospital to sponsor you or any work post for that matter? Or will this type visa suffice to authorize you to work there? If you are married to a Brit...does that also require you to have a visa to work?

How much do non-travel RNs make in the southeast? Can it be more than FNPs but with significant overtime, nights or weekends?

Is this salary enough to live in the bigger cities like Melbourne or Sydney? As a US citizen will they be keen on hiring theatre nurses in the bigger hospitals (with experience)? Or even Brisbane? How are you enjoying your career and life in Australia? Thanks!

OP...any updates on moving to Australia?

@ tokedo did you receive any other information...curious to find out more as well...

What didn't you like about your nursing career? Looking to move to Australia in the future and would love some insight on what to expect before making a decision...Thanks!

Hello! Have you worked with any American theatre nurses? Or American nurses in Australia? If so, how have they described their experiences? Also, how much do theatre nurses make after 2-3 years of experience? Is there a demand for theatre nurses in Sydney and Melbourne? How long did the registration process take? Do you need to look for a hospital first to sponsor you for a visa? Thanks!

Hello fellow nurses As the title of my thread indicates...this is completely off topic but I was hoping since many of you that frequent this specific section of the site live and work in England could provide me with assistance. I am currently an American nurse. But have wanted to relocate to London for the last year or so. I am not going to pursue working as an RN in the UK simply because the process is way too demanding and from what I have read on these threads not a financially savvy endeavor. Hence, I am decided to redirect my career into becoming a Math teacher. Can I ask you all what teaching is like in the UK? I am looking to live and work in London or in one of the suburbs. I am single with a little savings and planning to take out loans for school and living as well. Can teachers live comfortably in the area? Are there jobs post graduation/qualification? Do you know with a BS degree already how long programs are? Can I pursue a masters rather than another bachelor's degree? Instead of pursuing the degree in the states I would rather pursue it in the UK and hopefully from there have more mobility to move around Europe to teach if I wanted. I could see myself living there long term. As I am aware I probably can't use a UK teaching degree in the US (but that is ok). I could use any and all advice from those of you who know the school system and whether or not this would be feasible as an American? Thanks!

When you apply from out of state, is there an expectation you should already have a license? I run into this issue a lot applying to jobs out of state with employers expecting me to have a state license already to get fair review. My thinking is, if I get the job I will move, I won't move if I don't so why I apply for the license. Are any of you running into this issue? If so, how do you get around it?

Anyone apply for "other" category heard anything?

Does anyone know what the starting salary or hourly wage is for a new grad at CHLA? Is it unit dependent?

Those of you you interviewed and successfully started the new grad program...how long after you interviewed did you hear whether or not you were selected for a position in the program? What is the average time to hear back? Thanks!

Any status updates for anyone? I know the application just closed!