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  1. Ask me anything, Australian RN here

    sparticus2008 replied to rajo's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi There aren't not-for-profit hospitals :) There are either publically funded hospitals or private hospitals (which definitely intend to turn a profit). Pay-rates: Vary depending on the state,...

  2. ED RN in Australia

    sparticus2008 replied to Mary3010's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    So as a nurse practitioner you may diagnose & strap a simple broken toe or finger, but legs, arms, wrists, dislocations etc are a Dr's job. Again, if you are rural/remote you typically have a...

  3. ED RN in Australia

    sparticus2008 replied to Mary3010's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Medications: You are not going to be prescribing medications in ED, or other nursing areas, unless you become a nurse practitioner, however, most ED nurses (and again in any nursing area) will find...

  4. Ask me anything, Australian RN here

    sparticus2008 replied to rajo's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    For wages refer to : http://www.qirc.qld.gov.au/qirc/resources/pdf/certified_agreements/cert_agreements/2016/ca32_2016.pdf This will also cover your penalties for weekends etc. You are generally paid...

  5. Selection criteria

    sparticus2008 replied to Sahar4r's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    The best way to approach this is to use the STAR format (STAR Selection Criteria) Situation, Task, Action, Result. So for example: Whilst on my placement in rehabilitation I managed a four patient...

  6. 12 hr shifts in Australia

    sparticus2008 replied to Btyner21's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    You're Allowed (There are no laws prohibiting it) however most of your standard ward nursing doesn't do 12-hour shifts. I've most commonly seen 12-hour shifts in ICU, ED & Labour/Birth (which is...

  7. Specialty for introvert?

    sparticus2008 replied to avalanche678's topic in General Specialties

    I don't think there is a "right niche" for introverts..... Its about finding what works for you, there are so many different kinds of introverts I find people energy draining, and yet I hate working...

  8. Bachelor of Nursing in Edith Cowan University

    sparticus2008 replied to MMM_Y's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Pretty good course in general (few gripes, but similar to any university). Notre Dame has more clinical hours but less flexible Curtin has a stronger science push, however ECU science is very much...

  9. OR vs Post Surgical - Which would you pick

    sparticus2008 replied to 2018nursewi's topic in Nursing Career

    It totally depends what you like. Personally, I hated OR (Circulating, instrumenting) it just is not my area of nursing. However there are lots of nurses who love it, and for where you are at in your...

  10. The job hunt struggle..

    sparticus2008 replied to TheNewNurse94's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Yep. It's hard if you don't get a grad, Unfortunately you just have to keep applying Look around at what you can do to upskill, for example: for example - most GP clinics want you to have your...

  11. US Licensed nurse looking to work in Australia

    sparticus2008 replied to joshusa10001's topic in Nurse Registration

    If you go to APHRA they outline the requirements to register as a nurse in

  12. UK Nurse experience?

    sparticus2008 replied to LoopyLu's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I'm not sure what is best for migrating here having not personally done it. However, I would say that most of the UK nurses i have met (which is a lot!) are working directly for the hospitals. However...

  13. UK Nurse experience?

    sparticus2008 replied to LoopyLu's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    The whole of northern Australia :) Brisbane: average winter temp is 15 degrees Darwin: average winter temp is 24 degrees Townsville: Average winter temp is 20 degrees. If you are doing agency then...

  14. UK Nurse experience?

    sparticus2008 replied to LoopyLu's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Cost of living: totally going to depend on where you live. if you are planning to live Sydney/Melbourne, then it will be higher than other parts of Australia. Wages vary between states. So the...

  15. UK Nurse experience?

    sparticus2008 replied to LoopyLu's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    As above, you don't need experience to register, but you will struggle to get a job if you don't have 1-2 years

  16. US RN new to Australian nursing

    sparticus2008 replied to Scooby-Dooby-Doo's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    What I can answer: - registration is May to May, so it doesn't matter if you registered in May or March, you need the 20 hours CPD. (australian college of nursing has great online things) - it is hard...

  17. Bachelor of Nursing entry requirements for Australia

    sparticus2008 replied to Gurnoorjot Kaur's topic in International Nursing

    You are better to contact the university you are wanting to apply to as different universities have different

  18. Nursing in america or australia

    sparticus2008 replied to Sana123's topic in International Nursing

    The NMBA website is your best place to go to see if you meet the requirements for australia. In addition to IELTS - you need to show that your course work was equivelant to an australian bachelors -...

  19. Please Help Urgent

    sparticus2008 replied to shabnamjaan's topic in Nurse Registration

    You are better off to contact the NMBA to work out the precise requirements. Because NCLEX is a requirement in your home country they may require it, or they may just accept your bachelors. the NMBA...

  20. Please Help Urgent

    sparticus2008 replied to shabnamjaan's topic in Nurse Registration

    The requirements are here : Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Meeting the registration requirements We don't have NCLEX or equivalent in Australia, completing your bachelors makes you...

  21. Midwifery education in Australia

    sparticus2008 replied to seraphimid's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    hello most people apply for positions as a student midwife when doing their post-grad, for example Midwifery up-skilling and refresher programs - Services A – Z - Women and Newborn Health...

  22. US Labor and Delivery Nurse wants to migrate to AU

    sparticus2008 replied to Jenallen's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hello There aren't bridging programs for foreign-trained midwives like there are for foreign trained nurses. Contact the Nursing & Midwifery Board and see if they recognise your ADN. (the basic...

  23. What is difference in actual job between us and Australia hospital nursing.

    sparticus2008 replied to trutuyu's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    There are aids in some areas, but they are often there to watch patients who are high falls risk/wandering etc. You should expect that you will be providing full care, however, in some areas there may...

  24. New Grad Program Salary in Australia

    sparticus2008 replied to alexaway's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hello graduate programs are offered: firstly, to nursing graduates from that state then if all places are not filled they will offer to nursing graduates from others Australian states + NZ basically...

  25. New Grad Program Salary in Australia

    sparticus2008 replied to alexaway's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    You start on a level 1 salary (or equivelant depending on your state) Remember this is only the base rate, you get shift loaded for afternoons, nights, and weekends so your take home salary is often...