US RN in Oz

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  1. relocating to Melbourne

    US RN in Oz replied to leona1980's topic in International Nursing

    Hello from Melb'n. From where will you be moving? The Alfred, Austin, Monash Medical Centre, Royal Melbourne and St Vincent's are the major teaching hospitals. I'm unsure as to who has the best...

  2. The Bearded Nurse

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

    You can also look at it rationally. Any employer with half a brain would not pass on the best candidate for fear of needing to ask them to shave when the start the job. Note that i think about it,...

  3. The Bearded Nurse

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

    For reals? It was my impression that applies to respirators used in airborne precautions. Not so much "any facial mask". Would be worth

  4. The Bearded Nurse

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

    Keep! Short and well groomed. I've never had a problem. Not only is it not a problem, it may very well be an advantage on a subconscious level. I remember reading literature pertaining to this...

  5. US masters of nursing wanting to work in Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to isabelle.shapiro22's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    No, it is not because of experiences from an individual facility. I work at 19 different hospitals across the Melbourne region. I'm quite sure the problems are systemic. I'm almost finished...

  6. Do others follow this practice?

    US RN in Oz replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in Men in Nursing

    Holy hell. That is irrational thinking and an utterly rediculous

  7. Being complained about behind your back

    US RN in Oz replied to joemomma35's topic in Men in Nursing

    My advice... don't say inappropriate things at work, ever. Dur. Why even do it? What could you possibly benefit from it? If it's to try and have fun, joke around and make light of situations,...

  8. Name one of your favorite things about being a male nurse.

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

    I like giving my reply to oldies after they say, "Oh. Finally! The doctor's here", when I walk in the room. I say, "No, I'm your nurse. My wife is a doctor. Times sure are

  9. Why the double standard.

    US RN in Oz replied to RN2364's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've never had issues cathing female patients of any age. I've cathed premies, infants, toddlers, children, adolescence, teenagers and adults, sometimes with the fathers just on the other side of...

  10. U.S. nursing vs UK nirsing

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

    I've always had 5 weeks payed leave per year in America. 6 weeks after 5

  11. Australian nursing v.s. American nursing

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

    Although I prefer the Australian lifestyle and social aspects, when it comes to working and education in healthcare, America is the place to do it. I enjoy virtually everything about Australia,...

  12. Future US student searching for a way to practice nursing overseas. Is it possible?

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

    I agree, it really depends on your credentials. As far as RN/BSN goes. US, CA, UK, IR, AU, and NZ have reciprocity. Are you fluent in any other languages? The pay and opportunities in nurses...

  13. American RN moving to Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to guest957671's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    PR will take 6 month to a year. I'm not sure as to who could sponser this for you. I am very fortunate that my partner is highly specialized and that I was included in her visa application. Her...

  14. American RN moving to Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to guest957671's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi! If you run into any AHPRA application questions, I may be of some assistance. I went through it about a year ago. I am not familiar with NSW, but I have worked in 19 different hospitals in VIC...

  15. US masters of nursing wanting to work in Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to isabelle.shapiro22's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Sorry. I have never even met an NP or PA in Australia this far. I'm not gonna hold by breath either. Your guess might be as good as mine. If I find anything out, I'll let ya know. I'm still...

  16. Dangerous nurse?

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

    There's virtually no one I respect less than a nurse who lacks integrity. I would keep a journal. Documentation is key. Whenever the is an incident, note the date, time, place, any witnesses...

  17. US RN, CA & TX would like to move to NZ or AU, please help

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

    Are you certified in any of the specialties you mentioned? I ask because, they do things a little differently down here in that regard. Would you be happy working in a slow and inefficient paper...

  18. US masters of nursing wanting to work in Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to isabelle.shapiro22's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi there! As someone who has worked in both countries as a nurse, I would advise to not move to Australia if you are looking to advance your career in healthcare. The healthcare system here is...

  19. American RN moving to Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to guest957671's topic in Immigration Advice

    Sent.

  20. American RN moving to Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to guest957671's topic in Immigration Advice

    RNnomad - We did not send the syllabi. I think they sent the recommended education plan, which is a list of all the classes required for the degree. They also sent something that listed the major...

  21. American RN moving to Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to guest957671's topic in Immigration Advice

    The official transcript must be directly from your school to AHPRA. There are other official documents the school must send to AHPRA. They require course outlines. To satisfy this, I had the school...

  22. American RN moving to Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to guest957671's topic in Immigration Advice

    Yes, absolutely. Ask away. I found that the worst part of the application process was gathering all paperwork. In particular, I remember it taking some time and effort ensuring my school and board of...

  23. American RN moving to Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to guest957671's topic in Immigration Advice

    Are you certified in any of your specialized

  24. American RN moving to Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to guest957671's topic in Immigration Advice

    If you have any questions about the AHPRA application, I did this about a year ago. Expect it to take at least a few months after submission. The supporting documention required is fairly involved....

  25. Future U.S nurse looking to get into a new grad program in Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to Iluv2travel's topic in International Nursing

    I made the move a year ago. I'm in Victoria. It would be extremely difficult to land a nursing job without much experience. I would highly recommend a nurse residency program in America. And...