ReeceRN

Thank you for your insight, I had read that it was bad but I didn't realise experienced nurses were struggling for work. Here in Australia we have a huge problem with our new graduates not finding employment but once you are RN2 and have a little experience it isn't too difficult.

Hi, thank you for reading, I am a Canadian citizen who spent most of my life (and trained) in Australia. We may be moving to Canada next year and I want to find out what job prospects are like for overseas trained Registered Nurses. I am an RN 4 (4 years experience post grad) I have 2.5 years experience in operating theatres as scrub/scout and I am currently working in theatres. I have a post graduate diploma in operating theatres and am wondering whT things are like in the Kitchener Waterloo area? I have found some jobs online but I would like to know the reality of how many people are getting jobs? Thank you so much. reece

Hi, no not in the States yet, it looks as though we will be heading over early-mod next year so I don't think I will have time to study before we leave. How long did OB take?

Hi Mina, a few years! That is longer than I thought it would take. How long did it take to study OB in the States? I heard from someone else that they found an American college that will charge $2300 for combined paeds and OB, no idea how long it takes though. Also how did you find the NCLEX? I did some practice questions and it seemed very similar to the 3rd year final exam I did. Thanks for your help.

Advice would be great, I am going to have to do both peads and OB, how much did it cost and how long was the course if you don't mind me asking? Also is finding a job hard?

Thank you so much for those contact details, I will get onto that straight away. I just wish we studied peads and mid for our B Nurs!

Thanks for the info, we are looking to move by the middle of next year. Australian universities haven't been very helpful, I am waiting to hear back from the nursing colleges in Seattle regarding costs but I will probably end up studying over there. My only concern is if I sit the NCLEX and somehow fail I would then have to wait another 90 days to sit, on top of the study time. Do you have any idea of how the job market is over there? I prefer theaters but I suppose I would take what I could get.

G'Day indeed, I am missing both, I have looked at unis here in Australia but they want me to do the full Grad Dip Midwifery which I think might be more than I need? What have you done?

It looks like I may be moving to Seattle next year from Australia for my husband (IT) I will be coming on his E3 visa so will be able to work however the WA board have stated that I would have to study at either Rwnton or Tacoma community college before I could sit for the NCLEX. Has anyone done this course? What is studied? I would prefer to study before I come over so I can work straight away. I have emailed the colleges but haven't received a response. Thanks

Were you able to find anything? I may be in a similar situation next year

Hi, I stumbled on this thread after doing a google search, I may be moving to Seattle next year from Sydney with two years of experience. Were you able to register?