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  1. The guide for Foreign nurses wanting to work in Canada

    dvsbec replied to Belle1984's topic in International Nursing

    I am a foreign nurse who has been going through the process of registering in Canada. Like the others have said - there is a lot of information on CIC and AllNurses detailing the process. I have that...

  2. Down Under: How difficult is it to work un the US with an Australian Nursing Degree?

    dvsbec replied to down_under's topic in Nurse Registration

    In regards to Bach of Nursing v's Bach of Science in Nursing - again, it will depend on the university. I have a Bachelor of Nursing, which was a 3 year degree. However I DID have quite a few...

  3. Down Under: How difficult is it to work un the US with an Australian Nursing Degree?

    dvsbec replied to down_under's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi Mrd, I have recently gone through the process of getting ATT (and subsequently passing NCLEX), and did not find it too difficult getting my nursing degree (from New Zealand) recognised in the US....

  4. How do you document when drug withheld?

    dvsbec replied to ziggyldy's topic in International Nursing

    Ziggyldy - the red labels on IV fluids usually indicate that another medication has been added to the bag. it will document the medication added, the dose, the patient it is for, and the time and date...

  5. Australian scales

    dvsbec replied to caramel79's topic in International Nursing

    Sarah - oops! my mistake. they must have changed it since i left a few years back. Yes, I was meaning clinical nurse specialists - basically, the ones one level up from RN. Sorry for the confusion!...

  6. Australian scales

    dvsbec replied to caramel79's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Caramel, Currently each state is different, however this will change with national registration. In Queensland, the grades refer to the different 'types' of nurses, like enrolled nurses, registered...

  7. How do *you* tell your patient "No"?

    dvsbec replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    When I get a patient asking me to do something when I'm already in the middle of something else, particularly when its a simple task they can do themselves, I usually just tell them, "sure, as soon as...

  8. National Registration

    dvsbec replied to Sophia36's topic in International Nursing

    re: indemnity insurance - from what we've been told, all nurses MUST have it. If you are a member of your nurses union, this insurance is included in your union fees. There are separate rules...

  9. National Registration

    dvsbec replied to Sophia36's topic in International Nursing

    I agree, it will make life easier for those wanting to work interstate. I work in a position where I've had to maintain 4 separate registrations, simply because Queensland shares a border with those...

  10. IV Phenergan and Toradol "Push"

    dvsbec replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Emergency

    I know this is an older threat, but i agree with you totally RLDunnBSNRetiredNavy. I see many nurses push medications quickly and cause pain with the patients, and if the patients complain, they roll...

  11. Fully licensed IEN in Nova Scotia difficulty finding work

    dvsbec replied to Aj04's topic in Immigration Advice

    USCRNP - can i ask how you went about getting the work permit? I was under the impression that you had to have a formal offer of employment before you could apply for a work permit? Just curious.......

  12. Fully licensed IEN in Nova Scotia difficulty finding work

    dvsbec replied to Aj04's topic in Immigration Advice

    I have been reading several threads regarding this issue with IEN getting licensed in Canada and how 'difficult' it is etc. There seems to be a lot of resentment towards the process, particularly...

  13. CA BRN new changes affecting International Nurses with NO SSN

    dvsbec replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    I may be in the minority here, but surely this is going to create problems for international nurses? Retrogression and the issue of no jobs aside - when international nurses are again in a position...

  14. Fully licensed IEN in Nova Scotia difficulty finding work

    dvsbec replied to Aj04's topic in Immigration Advice

    Yes, they can issue a temporary licence - it lasts for up to 6 months, so basically enough time to let you work until the next exam date. I believe the validity of eligibility lasts for up to 24...

  15. Fully licensed IEN in Nova Scotia difficulty finding work

    dvsbec replied to Aj04's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi donRN, I applied in February - most of the hold up was waiting for all the paperwork to be completed by others, like my nursing school, and my current HR department. But all in all, it did not...

  16. Fully licensed IEN in Nova Scotia difficulty finding work

    dvsbec replied to Aj04's topic in Immigration Advice

    Thanks Jan - we have everything crossed! I'm not a patient person, I want everything yesterday! LOL So its very frustrating some

  17. Fully licensed IEN in Nova Scotia difficulty finding work

    dvsbec replied to Aj04's topic in Immigration Advice

    Thanks for the advice AJ - I would never have thought to get anything from my car insurance company! What a joke to have the insurance so much more than the car! Did you have any hassles getting bank...

  18. Fully licensed IEN in Nova Scotia difficulty finding work

    dvsbec replied to Aj04's topic in Immigration Advice

    Apparently, from what I've been told by other RN's who have worked in Canada - you are allowed to work on a temporary license, so you basically get paid at new Grad rates, until you pass the exam....

  19. Fully licensed IEN in Nova Scotia difficulty finding work

    dvsbec replied to Aj04's topic in Immigration Advice

    I haven't taken the CRNE yet - I only received my approval to sit from CRNNS a few weeks ago. I'm hoping to secure a job first before we come, and sit the exam when I get there. I'll be travelling...

  20. Fully licensed IEN in Nova Scotia difficulty finding work

    dvsbec replied to Aj04's topic in Immigration Advice

    AJ - I've applied for several positions in Emergency through Capital Health, and like you, am STILL waiting to progress through to the interview stage. and yes, it does get disheartening when you see...

  21. Moving to Nova Scotia

    dvsbec replied to dvsbec's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks LTC lady - always good to hear something positive after making such a big decision to move to the other side of the world! One question I'm hoping you can help me with - we've been looking at...

  22. Info for new grads wanting to work in Oz

    dvsbec replied to Ellie10's topic in International Nursing

    Just wanted to add my 2cents worth - I know that the new grad situation changes on a yearly basis, so it may not be relevant now. However, I was accepted into a new grad program at Flinders Hospital...

  23. HCL International - moving to Canada

    dvsbec posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone out there has had any experience with HCL International. I am looking at moving to Canada, and am weighing up whether to go with an agency, such as HCL, or whether I...

  24. Moving to Nova Scotia

    dvsbec replied to dvsbec's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks so much for your reply Batgirl - thats been really

  25. Moving to Nova Scotia

    dvsbec replied to dvsbec's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Fiona - I have asked for an idea of where, so I'm still waiting for a reply on that one. I don't want to end up accepting a job in some tiny middle of nowhere hospital where we're miles away...