RPsychN

Hello All! Has anyone made the plunge and left Canada to work in Australia as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse? To be clear, I am a Registered Psychiatric Nurse as opposed to a Registered Nurse. I've heard of people who have done this over the years, and was looking for some words of wisdom from those who have already made the trek. I'm just now starting to query a relocation, so any information anyone has re: migration, visas, experience required, recruiters, places to live, etc., would be greatly appreciated :) Thanks!!!

Hi Fiona! Thanks for the input. I'm in my 3rd year of a 4 year B. Sc. PN. program in Manitoba. I'm scouring journals to see if I can find the article you mentioned. Fingers crossed! I have asked at my school, but nobody seems too certain, and the best they could offer was to ask alumni and other students if anyone had successfully made the jump from Canada to the US. So far, my trails are going cold but I'm still trying. Thanks again for your thoughts :) And SilverDragon, I appreciate your input as well! Perhaps if I can finagle some time in all departments I can qualify....worth looking into at least!

Hi All! I've seen a few older posts, but wanted to ask if anyone had any experiences to share. Has anyone gone from a Registered Psychiatric Nurse to an RN degree? Is it possible to work in the US or write the NCLEX as an RPN? I know there are a few bridging programs here in Canada, but would it be worth it to look into American Colleges to "bridge"? I'm going into my third year of studies in Psych Nursing, and am starting to feel like I may have backed myself into a corner...any input anyone has from their experience, please share!! Thanks All :)