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Mental Health, Orthopaedics, MedSurg

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  1. want to come to nz

    You should email them back asking for update. From what I know, Singapore tend to be a bit slow is responding to reference stuff, so this could be the
  2. Happy Birthday Suzanne!

    Whoa! Where have I been? :balloons: :balloons: Happy Belated Birthday, Suzanne!:balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:...
  3. US vs. NZ nursing school

    What kind of visa will you be on if you go to NZ? I did my Bachelor of Nursing Degree in NZ (3 year) - domestic students cost about NZD$12k for the whole 3 years and NZD$15k per year for...
  4. what is ment with first shift??

    Hmmm, interesting............. most hospitals in Australia and NZ has 8 hour shifts 0700-1530, 1430-2300 and 2245-0715, 30mins handover, 30mins meal breaks and 10-15mins (small breaks) for morning,...
  5. Masters Advanced Nursing Practice

    I am contemplating post grad studies with Open University of Australia and am still deciding which one:yawn: . I have been looking at GAMSAT for over a year now. Evie, where & when are you doing...
  6. Measuring acuity

    Have you tried contacting other mental health services? I know that retention is a problem all over, due to the same reasons which you mentioned. Blessings
  7. cultural differences ?

    What about setting up a standardised form which everyone should use for any query or referrals? Blessings
  8. Overweight nurse needs advice!

    Hi Barb Have you tried Arnica Spray? You can get them from the Chemist. A couple of sprays in the mouth help take the aches away. Also, try doing regular stretches, especially on the days that you are...
  9. Hoping to move to NZ this year. Midwifery info. needed.

    Hi Caroline I have worked at MidCentral Health in Palmerston North (Manawatu region) for a number of years. I know a few independent midwives there too. I have no complaints about this hospital....
  10. Hoping to move to NZ this year. Midwifery info. needed.

    Hi Caroline Yes, there are quite a number of midwives who work independently. As far as I can recall, for as long as you can satisfy the requirements outlined by NZNC, you will have no problems...
  11. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    When I used to work in med/surg, as my usual practise after handover, I would say hello and introduce myself to all pts allocated to me for the shift then read the notes. I entered a 4 bedded room of...
  12. I will be unavailable March 3 to 7

    Happy R&R .:roll ............. but do you think you can last that many days without logging on?:chuckle look forward to more of your postings when you come back.
  13. Green Card & Associate Degree

    Yes, please Suzanne .................... can I get some names of immigration attorneys for in and around Houghton too ............... Thanks!:)
  14. learning disability nursing in New Zealand.

    Hi Darrin Try accessing the different hospital websites. Just type in 'district health board new zealand' on google or yahoo search and you will get a list of the different hospitals. You can also...
  15. I want to register to NZ, I have some questions

    Hi all4jss Sorry, I did not reply yesterday. I thought I check out another avenue for you. I checked with Queensland Nursing Council (QNC) today about your qualifications. QNC stated that you are...
  16. UK nurse trying to get to NZ - help !

    I agree, get in touch with a nursing agency and they can usually help advise and/or direct you to the proper channels to obtain registration etc and jobs as
  17. Moving to the wonderful land of Oz

    This is not Grace ............... but I can tell you what I know about Brisbane, Queensland. Some areas do pay extra for water but billed as part of council rates. Rental houses from $200 per week...
  18. I want to register to NZ, I have some questions

    No, I am not in NZ anymore. I live in Australia. Yes, you can get your clinical instructors to write you the professional reference. When in 2004 did you graduate? If you have any attestations...
  19. I want to register to NZ, I have some questions

    As far as I know, if you have passed TOEFL, that shd be sufficient. Just send in your application. The council may not be replying because they are busy getting hundreds of nursing registration sent...
  20. migrating to Australia from US

    Congratulations! You should have no problems with DIMIA . Remember, if it gets too cold for you in SA, there's always
  21. Phone Interview..Need your Tips

    Hi Just came across this thread. I recall the time when I had a phone interview (from hosp in Australia). I had the basic HR answers, care plans, conflict resolution stuff and even my med-surg...
  22. new grad RN training program

    I recently heard a colleague commented that her niece was accepted to practise nursing in NZ with the qualifications which her niece attained from the Phillipines. Check out the New Zealand Nursing...
  23. new grad RN training program

    It all depends on where you attained your qualifications. Then, you will need to contact the nursing councils directly (via email - no cost) and they will be able to advise how long it will take to...
  24. migrating to Australia from US

    Oh, oh, oh! Points .................. immigration ................ I remember...........what did you score for the points
  25. migrating to Australia from US

    What checklist? As I mentioned before, I can only give info about Queensland Nursing Council. I contacted them about 4 months ago and QNC stated that it will take max 6 weeks to get nursing...