I only ever worked with one American nurse but she did an exchange program in Australia so she got her RN license. There is a US RN who is active on allnurses.com. The username is US RN in Oz. Try...
Hi Christine, You apply for licensure by examination through the state you plan to live in. There are certain states that require a social security number or individual tax identification number...
Hi Brookeee, The best course of action would be to go through with your application with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (AHPRA). They can tell you if your education is comparable to that...
I would personally suggest doing your CAP only and not do a diploma. The diploma will cost you a significant amount of time, energy, and money and will not lead to you obtaining registration as a...
Hi Marjaneh, Unfortunately that is the law, enacted in 2015. You need either an SSN or ITIN which is hard to obtain unless you are in the U.S. on a valid visa authorizing work. The ITIN can be issued...
Hi Wadid, What state were you looking at starting nursing practise? Each state has its own bargaining agreement with public hospital nurses. Private hospital nurses are paid less than public hospital...
Hi pjsrav, You are probably looking at an effective tax rate of about 25% but there are many factors in play including filing status (married, single, head of household). On another note, did you get...
I normally just eat a salad at work with boiled eggs, drizzled with olive oil and lime/lemon, a sprinkle of goji berries, salt and pepper and it always fills me up and I always look forward to eating...
Hello, The surest way to find out if you are eligible for registration in Australia as a nurse is to start your application with the Nursing and Midwifery Board (through the Australian Health...
That's actually pretty good pjsrav. That makes me think twice about my offer too. LOL Will try to renegotiate. But 52 is pretty good. That extra $10 an hour will pretty much cover your rent for a...
I haven't had my interview yet. It is hard moving from another country because no matter how experienced you are, you have to start from scratch. I'm not 100% sure of the move but because my parents...
Hello pjsrav, I think we were recruited by the same company because they also offered me $42/hr at Regional Medical Center in San Jose. I have about 9 years experience in Cardiology and Respiratory...
Hello Ramzeneger, You would have to apply via the Nursing Council of New Zealand for your credentials to be assessed. In some cases, the result will be for the nurse to undergo a competency programme....
Hi Suzy, It is always adviseable to gain about 1-2 years experience before applying to immigrate here. Have you looked at the process of gaining registration as a nurse? A competency assessment...
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Hi Sarah and to everyone following this thread, My name is Vince and like Sarah I am also an Aussie nurse. I have about 9 years of medical nursing (respiratory, cardiology, and dermatology). My...