US RN in Oz

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1. 2016 US RN to Australia

   US RN in Oz replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International Nursing

   I had 820 hours of clinical over 15 months in a 2nd degree program. There are ways around the 800 hour ahpra requirement, at least, to some

2. Ask me anything, Australian RN here

   US RN in Oz replied to rajo's topic in Australia, New Zealand

   Gday Danceluver. I'm a US nurse working in Australia. Theatre nurse pay is 62k - 80k in AUD p.a. + superfund Yes. Theatre nursing in some demand. Rego process takes about 3 months from the time...

3. British nurse made it to the USA wow is it different!!!

   US RN in Oz replied to meeky71's topic in International Nursing

   Hi Meeky, Got a bit easier. I started teaching university nursing students this past year. This helped me, myself, in my own management of the different system when I'm in the wards. Got much...

4. 2016 US RN to Australia

   US RN in Oz replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International Nursing

   Hey Brookeee! How's the status of your app? Have they given you a final answer

5. 2016 US RN to Australia

   US RN in Oz replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International Nursing

   Long story short... A1: This one's going to sound wrong at first. You will not need to send your syllabi from any of your classes, nursing or otherwise. The reason being; what Americans consider a...

6. 2016 US RN to Australia

   US RN in Oz replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International Nursing

   For section 10: Nursing school info only. You do not need to put a board of nursing in this section. No need to fill out "additional qualification" part. Title of qualification... Registered Nurse...

7. 2016 US RN to Australia

   US RN in Oz replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International Nursing

   It was to my understanding that if it was within 10% (720 hours and up), it would be ok. This would be particularly true for someone with enough post- nursing-school experience. What are the appeal...

8. 2016 US RN to Australia

   US RN in Oz replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International Nursing

   Hi Brookeee, I will be interested to know when you are successful with the Aussie registration. Feel free to keep us updated. I am working in Oz right now. I am interested in hearing of your...

9. 2016 US RN to Australia

   US RN in Oz replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International Nursing

   The letter from the nursing school and board saying you went to an accredited program, etc. Was one of the early steps. Technically should have been in before you sent in your application. Yes....

10. 2016 US RN to Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International Nursing

    There is quite a difference with legislation from state to state. I am unsure about Queensland. Victoria has ratios for the public system. The money in Australia is in regional, rural, and remote...

11. 2016 US RN to Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International Nursing

    No RTs, no typically no aides. Different lingo, terminology, spelling, and so on. Slow paced. Thru pretty much force you to take a tea break every two hours. There shift handovers on medsurg are...

12. Chicago New Grad looking for work in Sydney!

    US RN in Oz replied to sean21191's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Wow! That's great, Mary. I was virtually in the same situation. I moved to Melbourne because of my partner's job and was on her visa. I had less than 2 years nursing experience at that point. Once...

13. 2016 US RN to Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International Nursing

    AHPRA representatives will not tell applicants the following... Although the official criteria states 800 hours, they will likely grant you registration if you are within 10% (720 hours or more) if...

14. US nurse heading back for another assignment in Australia. Anyone else interested?

    US RN in Oz replied to US RN in Oz's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    My apologies. I am already there. Couldn't figure out how to get rid of the

15. Canadian new grad wishing to work in Austraila

    US RN in Oz replied to khb582's topic in International Nursing

    Before you apply, evidence must be provided by your educational institute and BON that the program was accredited. Applications sent in before gaining that permission will be tossed. You will most...