US RN in Oz

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  1. Electronic Charting - Anyone have it?

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

    Hi All, I've been working in Victoria for six months now after immigrating from America. Since I go through an agency, I've worked at a dozen or so different hospitals doing mostly general med/surg...

  2. 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

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

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

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

    Hi. I know there's some frequency of American travel nurse that check for this kinda info. Well, I'm an American RN who's been working in Australia for the past year. I'll be taking a big RTW...

  11. 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....

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. ISO International Partner in Crime

    US RN in Oz posted a topic in Travel

    Howdy. I'm looking here to see if there might be a travel nurse out there that might be looking for a adventure. I'll be taking another assignment in Australia later this year. They're looking...

  16. 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...

  17. 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

  18. 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...

  19. Australian nurse wanting to work in Canada/USA

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

    There will be some educational gaps to address. It seems like Oz nurses trying to go to the US frequently fall short of being approved by US boards of nursing without taking additional coursework....

  20. Bridging Program 2017

    US RN in Oz replied to PinkScrubs93's topic in Nurse Registration

    That depends. From what country will you be

  21. Can US RN with Associate's degree work in Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to aliviasims13's topic in International Nursing

    Hi katikati, I think I am hearing your explication of the situation, and their response, correctly. With that information in mind, I will ask you this question. Did your coursework cover...

  22. ISO International Partner in Crime

    US RN in Oz replied to US RN in Oz's topic in Travel

    Cool. I sent an email your

  23. Can US RN with Associate's degree work in Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to aliviasims13's topic in International Nursing

    Nope. Very end of 2015. Sometimes, it's some missed info on documentation. How many clinical hours did you have to complete in you school? Do you have all the course outlines? Did your faculty...

  24. Can US RN with Associate's degree work in Australia

    US RN in Oz replied to aliviasims13's topic in International Nursing

    Hmm. Did they say what the shortcoming was, exactly? The only thing I notice here is a slight deficit in the recency of practice. If that is the case, it would only require working for...

  25. US AD RN wants to move to Australia

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

    Hi Jenn, I made the US to Oz move fairly smooth. PM me or something if you wanna