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Anyone else get a decision email in the middle of the night last night?

Hey KSRNA2021, I'm on the wait list and have not heard anything. Not sure if that's a good thing or bad thing. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Does anyone know if both cohorts are filled now?

Anyone previously wait listed taken off the wait list and accepted yet?

I was also waitlisted after my interview on Thursday. Trying not to let it discourage me too much but this waiting game is an anxious one! Anyone know when they start making final decisions?? I'm assuming after the conclusion of interviews in November.

Anyone know how long after interviewing it's taking them to get back to you with a decision about acceptance? Interview is this Thursday!

Thanks BLCCRNCSC!

Good luck to everyone who applied! What program did everyone apply for via Nursing CAS? I cannot find a program specific to Nurse Anesthesia, the closest I can find is "DNP: General".

JayR, thanks for the response and encouragement! I'm looking at the application and I'm a little shocked at the lack of essay requirement. Am I doing this wrong or is there really no essay/personal statement required?

I know Midwestern does rolling admissions but what are the chances of getting an interview if I apply today? What are everyone's thoughts?

Clarke Bar, BSN, RN - if you don't mind sharing those documents, you can e-mail them to me at [email protected] . I would very much appreciate it! It sounds like I'll need to be in frequent contact with someone at my college of nursing. I'm guessing they will have minimal experience with constructing such documents too so having a format to work off of would be extremely helpful. I got confirmation that my board of nursing sent out my license info yesterday so I'm going to go ahead and e-mail AHPRA today about it. I have heard lack of EMRs has been a big change for US nurses working in oz. I have only ever used EMRs as an RN so I'm sure this will be an even bigger adjustment for me having to get used to paper charting. What a bummer to hear about lack of modernization affecting patient care and safety. As an RN in the US I have always been active on committees to help improve patient outcomes and have even been able to make new protocols for our unit to follow. I hope that I'll have the same ability to help with something similar in oz. Are you doing agency work there? My hope is to get a full-time job somewhere in Perth but I know that it may be easier to get work with an agency just starting out. I would like to be living in oz in about 18 months. I'm expecting the application process with AHPRA to take about 6 months and then finding a job and obtaining a visa the remaining year. Glad you are not regretting the move overseas. I am also moving for my partner and for a better quality of life. I have visited Perth twice now and feel that being closer to his friends and family will be the correct move.

Wow, this is unbelievably helpful! I have spent hours searching the internet and various topics to try and locate this information. It sounds like I have a bit more documentation to gather before I send in my application. What exactly are course outlines? Are they the same as syllabi? I had my state board of nursing send over a copy of my license to AHPRA but I'm worried they will disregard it since I have not submitted my official application yet. On another note, how are you liking nursing in oz? Are you working in public or private hospitals?

Thank you for the reply! Gathering all of the paperwork has been tedious. I think the most difficult part is trying to figure out exactly what is required since some of the Aussie terminology is different from what I'm used to in the US. So far in my application I have included my transcript from college, CV, proof of identity documents, my statements of service from employers, copy of NCLEX results, and am arranging for my state board of nursing to send an official copy of my RN license to oz. I am having trouble figuring out if I for sure need to include my CEUs that I have completed and medication management content from nursing school. Did you include these documents in your application? Any other tips? Thanks again!

Clarke Bar, BSN, RN, I am getting ready to send in my application to AHPRA. I would like to hear about your experience with the application process and see if you could answer a couple questions about it if you don't mind. However, I am unable to PM on allnurses.

Thanks for the reply, K+MgSO4. I have reviewed the APHRA application but am still gathering more information before I decide to submit and pay the expensive fees. What sort of qualificiations/experience do practice nurses need to land a job at a GP clinic? Do you know any nurses who especially like/dislike this type of nursing? This would be quite a change for me coming from ICU nursing so I'm trying to get as much insight as possible. The ICU is starting to burn me out and I'm getting very exhausted of the unrealistic workload of bedside nursing.

Hey all, I've been thinking of moving to Perth with my Aussie partner for many years now. I have 2 years ICU experience in the US. I am interested in getting into practice nursing (possibly at a day surgery center or endoscopy suite). Any info any Aussies have on this type of nursing in oz would be very helpful. I'm mostly trying to figure out how I can better my experience to land one of these jobs. Also any info on job market would be helpful as well. Thanks in advance!

I've heard it's difficult as well. Very clinical based (hopefully I'm wrong). What horror stories have you heard? I'm interviewing the 10th. Equally as nervous.

Congrats iurn86! When is your interview?

Hey ccan, I am considering taking a travel assignment at Memorial Hermann soon. How was your experience there? Would love for your insight!

Same here. Application is in but no further news yet.

Thanks guys! I've been making the most of my time in the ICU and am trying to get as involved as possible in extra learning opportunities. My GPA is ok (3.6) and I did well (but not amazing) on my GRE so I've decided to wait and add CCRN and TNCC to my resume.

Hey everyone, I'm not sure if this topic has been talked about elsewhere recently but I've just graduated with my BSN and have about one month of ICU experience as an RN under my belt so far. My original plan was to wait until next year when I was eligible to take CCRN and had more experience before applying. However, seeing as you have to apply nearly one year in advance for most CRNA programs I would actually be eligible to apply before that (I have BLS, ACLS, PALS, & GRE all out of the way already). I realize as the CRNA role becomes more and more popular, it gets harder and harder to get into these programs. My question is: would it even be worth it for me to apply without my CCRN?? And with only one year of ICU experience (although it is at an amazing teaching hospital)?? I'm kind of antsy to go back to school already (crazy, I know) Thanks guys!