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  1. Chicago New Grad looking for work in Sydney!

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

    Hi Sean, You would only need to log 450 hours as a registered nurse in America to meet AHPRA recency of practice requirements. So, you would need to work about 12 weeks full time. It will take...

  2. American nurse studying in Melbourne

    US RN in Oz replied to Guest995304's topic in International Nursing

    I've found that LIVING here is wonder. However, working here as a registered nurse really stinks in comparison. The pay is pretty crappy in Melbourne. The median rate for a registered nurse here...

  3. hi fellow nurses!

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

    The physiotherapists in Australia are amazing. I love the lifestyle in both CA and Oz. Work-life balance is better in Oz. The weathers nicer in 'straya as

  4. American nurse studying in Melbourne

    US RN in Oz replied to Guest995304's topic in International Nursing

    Hi payitama, I'm an American citizen currently living and working in Melbourne as an RN. Iwanted to say hi. Melb'n Uni is a fantastic school in one of the world's best cities. As an American...

  5. Is it possible to get Australian nursing registration with one year of workexperience?

    US RN in Oz replied to Maud94's topic in Nurse Registration

    Yes. It is possible to get Australian nursing registration with that amount of experience. I was able to get one with about 16 months of experience. I do not recall any stipulations about the...

  6. Countries that recognize US accelerated BSN

    US RN in Oz replied to uaefan's topic in General World

    Conchobar, I had 15 months experience before applying. My partner's employer helped with the immigration process. She's not a nurse and she is super specialized. There is no longer a massive...

  7. Countries that recognize US accelerated BSN

    US RN in Oz replied to uaefan's topic in General World

    That may have been a good thing, unless you love learning about beliefs that are OK with slave labor and punishing women. The UAE is pretty awful. I did an accelerated 2nd degree course in America...

  8. Canadian Immigration & Nursing

    US RN in Oz replied to o.poole's topic in Immigration Advice

    Who has a "huge illegal immigration problem"? Please,

  9. 2016 US RN to Australia

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

    Cottntale32, It's old school. Paper based charting, even in the newest hospitals. This can feel terribly inefficient than what we are use to in the states. The scope of practice feels a bit...

  10. 2016 US RN to Australia

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

    Hi Alex, I have found that SEEK - Australia'''s no. 1 jobs, employment, career and recruitment site is a good tool to search for solid jobs in Oz. There are a fair number of 6 month to one-year...

  11. Canadian Immigration & Nursing

    US RN in Oz replied to o.poole's topic in Immigration Advice

    I hear you, Fiona. Although, this may be jumping to a conclusion. It may be prudent to simply ask first. Hi o.poole, Why are you interested in working in Canada? I also found a hilariously true...

  12. 2016 US RN to Australia

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

    In which countries are you already a

  13. 2016 US RN to Australia

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

    Hi Lark, I was not required to enroll in a bridging program. I've read about some other US nurses needing to do that. I cannot remember their exact situations but, I do remember thinking it was a...

  14. 2016 US RN to Australia

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

    I moved to Oz from the US Approximately a year and a half ago. I was very fortunate to not have many problems with the process. There was an issue because, I did not have records from secondary...

  15. Male RN's question

    US RN in Oz replied to Jamin33p's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi Jamin33p, I, personally, have not noticed any significant pros or cons to being a male in the nursing profession. There may be a few subtle advantages and disadvantages at times but, I feel these...

  16. Obstetrics hours for Australian nurse moving to usa

    US RN in Oz replied to Mark01501's topic in General World

    What is required? Theory and/or clinical hours? Just hours, or the specific theory content covered as well? If I remember correctly, the actual clinical hours for obstetrics is not all that many...

  17. Serial Questions About Nursing Practices in Australia

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

    Apologies for the minor typos . It's=is, Amy=any, etc. The risks of posting late night, I

  18. Serial Questions About Nursing Practices in Australia

    US RN in Oz posted a topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi All, I've been working agency as a division 1 Registered Nurse around Melbourne for several months now. Only part time, though. I went to nursing school in America then worked full time a few...

  19. American BSN looking to get an Australian license

    US RN in Oz replied to Joieprice1996's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    You are a BSN. Are you current a Registered Nurse in the US? Are you an American citizen? Was your nursing school in America and was all your schooling, from high high school on, taught in English?...

  20. Australian nursing v.s. American nursing

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

    Agreed. My context has only been med-surg, rehab, and SSU. Specialized nurses are more part of a team in Oz. Totes def. General nursing, not so

  21. Anxious, doubtful and afraid. RN needs your help.

    US RN in Oz replied to nursesmith1980's topic in General World

    Hello nursesmith1980, "Is it a logical choice?"... I feel it would be completely logical to look around and see what opportunities are available to you in nursing. I would even strongly suggest...

  22. Anxious, doubtful and afraid. RN needs your help.

    US RN in Oz replied to nursesmith1980's topic in General World

    I'm not sure if it was intended or not, but I feel this answer comes across as a bit obnoxious and passive aggressive. At the very least, it is not helpful or insightful at

  23. The Bearded Nurse

    US RN in Oz replied to jamathis's topic in Men in Nursing

    1. This is based on an assumption that there is policy on beards. Of course, whatever is on the policy should be followed. 2. Anyone who would rather avoid a rebuttle than hire the most...

  24. 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, I've gone through the international change, other direction though... US to Oz. Yes. Some aspects should get easier. I agree with llg that 2 weeks orientation is not enough. That's...

  25. US RN to work abroad?

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

    As far as UK, IR, CA, NZ and AU go, there is reciprocity with nursing degrees. I know that, at least Australia, you would not have to take another nursing exam. Depending on the situation, they...