joannep

joannep

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  1. Returning back to Oz

    joannep replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    If you speak English and you have a pulse you'll get a job in the acute sector. If you feel like a change you'd be better looking at community nursing before aged care, much more fun

  2. Any advice for working at Prince of Wales Private, moving from Scotland

    joannep replied to scots's topic in International Nursing

    I've worked in both private and public, nothing to be scared about working in private, don't make it a boogyman. You do need fairly good assessment skills and you'll get confident as time passes....

  3. good private health insurance, Im diabetic

    joannep replied to scots's topic in International Nursing

    G'day, You may find POW offers private health insurance to it's staff at a corporate rate. Send an email to them and find

  4. Has nursing in Australia been sold out ?

    joannep replied to Preston Northcote's topic in International Nursing

    I've also noticed that this has happened in nursing. My grandmother and mother were nurses and they had more variety in where they could go. My grandmother was in charge of Dietetics at a major...

  5. interview questions

    joannep replied to txx119's topic in International Nursing

    I'd send them an email or call them and ask for clarification, the recruitment person may be on leave or they may still be making a

  6. What 's your thoughts

    joannep replied to KDiAnneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would doubt that your nurse manager even remembered your interview or that your preference was for day

  7. Nurse Training Reunion

    joannep posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I am organising my nurse training group reunion. We have a weekend available and are going out for dinner on Saturday night. We can't visit our training facility, it has closed and the...

  8. Post grads .....or not?

    joannep replied to glam1's topic in International Nursing

    I'm not sure if you are talking about a graduate year program, ie first year as RN or postgraduate study, so I will answer both. A graduate year program is offered by hospitals etc to first year RN...

  9. interview questions

    joannep replied to txx119's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I suggest you check out the ramsay website to get a bit of an idea of the organisation. http://www.ramsayhealth.com.au/ I know they take pride in "the ramsay way" so they may ask questions to see...

  10. Do facilities sometimes try to get rid of more experienced, more expensive nurses?

    joannep replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I have been layed off, and yes I was in a senior position earning a lot of money. My position stayed vacant for 6 mths, then readvertised at a lower pay. So they saved 6mths worth of money and...

  11. Nurses need to be tall and beautiful???

    joannep replied to Lucia cong's topic in International Nursing

    I have heard similar stories from nurses who have worked in South American countries. Maybe discrimination happens here in Australia, maybe we just don't acknowledge it does because we think we are...

  12. New graduate nurse from US

    joannep replied to dohzenOFF's topic in International Nursing

    Try the Sydney Adventist Hospital http://www.sah.org.au/default.asp They have 3 intakes a year, take overseas graduates and have accommodation on the hospital site, which would relieve you of the...

  13. Did (does) anyone love nursing school?

    joannep replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know that I loved all of it all the time, but I certainly have very fond memories of the nurses I met, the good & bad times, the lecturers, my clinical

  14. Usa nurse going to australia

    joannep replied to USA: TEXAS NURSE's topic in International Nursing

    Sydney is a great place, a bit expensive compared with other cities. Brisbane is lovely too, not quite as expensive. If you are really looking for adventure consider the Northern Territory and Darwin...

  15. New graduate nurse from US

    joannep replied to dohzenOFF's topic in International Nursing

    Do you mean to work in one place for a year and then travel around, or to try and travel around and get per diem work as a new

  16. Associate in Arts degree in nursing, transferrable?

    joannep replied to JabbzysGirl's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I think you best idea is to contact the universities that offer nursing in the area that you are moving to. Good

  17. Has the economic downturn affected your employment opportunities?

    joannep posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have been following the posts of the new graduates in the US who are having great difficulty finding a job. Many are moving states in an effort to find a job. I hoped it wouldn't happen here, but...

  18. Has the economic downturn affected your employment opportunities?

    joannep replied to joannep's topic in International Nursing

    Actually that not really happening at the moment. Check this thread, and while it is pertaining to the US it is important to realize that we are not immune from the effects of the GFC in Australia....

  19. Has the economic downturn affected your employment opportunities?

    joannep replied to joannep's topic in International Nursing

    Talaxandra, my daughter is doing her grad year next year 2010, and I'm concerned there will be less grad positions on offer. Have to wait and

  20. Has the economic downturn affected your employment opportunities?

    joannep replied to joannep's topic in International Nursing

    I understand how you feel, I was made redundant about 18 mths ago and while I found a new job, it really shook

  21. new grad resigned after 6 months but wants to work again :S

    joannep replied to penny77's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's important that when you prepare your answer you make it brief, and stick to your prepared answer during the interview. Try not to let your nerves overwhelm you otherwise you will have...

  22. Go for it or play it safe?

    joannep replied to pugluvr310's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely tell them what they want to hear, you don't know what the future holds. Your goal is to have foot in the door and work towards the job you

  23. I've been a nurse for 20 years.

    joannep replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, move out of the ward and into the world

  24. Quiet nurse?

    joannep replied to LauraLiz's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel you can't open your mouth and say something, SMILE at people, it makes all the difference in the world.

  25. what to ask during an interwiew

    joannep replied to june2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know that generally you are not meant to ask about pay and benefits, but I have found myself nearly accepting jobs that actually pay a lower rate than the one I was leaving (thinking I was going to...