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1. Agency offer New Grad position if I pay $4000

   Happy Wombat replied to ilbe's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   All these 'pay to get experience' sounds real dodgy to

2. US male nurse interested in moving to Australia

   Happy Wombat replied to Tyler Ingram's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   It is just a stamp saying that it is a copy of a authentic certificate. In Australia, it is normally witnessed by a Justice of

3. Perioperative Nurse Surgeon's Assistant

   Happy Wombat replied to Happy Wombat's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   Hi Sezza, I know about the course and requirements. I'm wondering about the job opportunity. I don't really want to be spending 30k and stress for a few years and end up with nothing because of 'I do...

4. Perioperative Nurse Surgeon's Assistant

   Happy Wombat replied to Happy Wombat's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   Hey Ceridwyn, There is an association for them. And from what I understand, they do certain things which overlap with the registrars. Hence the debate with AHPRA regarding registration. AANSA |...

5. Perioperative Nurse Surgeon's Assistant

   Happy Wombat posted a topic in Australia, New Zealand

   Hi there, I'm curious about the above position and how the PNSA in Australia go about getting positions for themselves. I understand the requirements of how to be one. But how do someone register as...

6. Abusive Surgeon

   Happy Wombat replied to Lorodz's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   Well, the best option is to have a chat with the surgeon and reach a compromise if possible as another poster have suggested. Another option is to improve the way you work. Scrub early and try to...

7. Do I need to have my own steth at work?

   Happy Wombat replied to machaix's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   You don't have to as there is often (if not always) 1 in the nursing station or near the manual BP machine. However, it is always good to have 1 with you, as a personal 1 will allow you to use it...

8. new grad blues

   Happy Wombat replied to kasey9269's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   Hey Mopples, I know certain specialities such as ED allows new grads to do so. (If they are able to cope.) However, I understand not all departments allows that and that is also why I said 'if...

9. new grad blues

   Happy Wombat replied to kasey9269's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   Hey Leekiss, Pretty sure emptying catheter bag is not part of your 'skills'. Not to mention it is normally done by the ENs/AINs. However, you still need to have the skills to do catheterization. An...

10. new grad blues

    Happy Wombat replied to kasey9269's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi Ceridwyn, I disagree on not having 'tasks' in nursing in Australia. The nurses' duty (in general) is to take care of the patient and plan out the needs of the patient. Tasks such as keeping the...

11. new grad blues

    Happy Wombat replied to kasey9269's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I understand the feeling of dragging your feet to work and feeling stressed throughout the journey and your situation does seems 'normal'. I have been through these negative emotions when I first...

12. need your advice

    Happy Wombat replied to red_caviar's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I agree with iamnomad. If an EN/RN have poor command of English, handing over of information to the next shift can be prolonged and mentally exhausting. It will also compromise patients' safety and...

13. need your advice

    Happy Wombat replied to red_caviar's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    @Ceridwyn, What do you mean by 'Hang on though, they are contemplating lowering the IELTS to 7 in several

14. Enrolled Nurse

    Happy Wombat replied to miss green's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    An EN can only give medication if they are certified to do so. However, they are not allowed to give S8/S4 Drugs, bloods and anything through IV. I'll like to know what kind of 'work visa' are they...

15. Sydney public hospitals

    Happy Wombat replied to leekiss's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I personally find this question impossible to answer... It is like comparing apples, oranges and pineapple. Which taste the best? But generally speaking, major hospitals such as RPA and St George...