Comments for NurseOn http://nurseon.com Nurses Helping Nurses Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:00:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Is there a formal preceptorship for ICU nurses in Queensland? by Guesthttp://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/australia-nz/is-there-a-formal-preceptorship-for-icu-nurses-in-queensland#comment-201 Guest Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:00:20 +0000 http://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/australia-nz/is-there-a-formal-preceptorship-for-icu-nurses-in-queensland#comment-201 I doubt that you will have a "preceptorship," however it is very likely that you will need to self read and learn many of the protocols on your own time, and usually there are orientation shifts prior to being on your own. Just remember that patients will come in with very similar conditions that you have seen before (having already been an ICU nurse as you state). I doubt that you will have a “preceptorship,” however it is very likely that you will need to self read and learn many of the protocols on your own time, and usually there are orientation shifts prior to being on your own. Just remember that patients will come in with very similar conditions that you have seen before (having already been an ICU nurse as you state).

]]> Comment on What are some requirements of graduate nursing programs in Australia? by Guesthttp://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/australia-nz/what-are-some-requirements-of-graduate-nursing-programs-in-australia#comment-200 Guest Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:50:18 +0000 http://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/australia-nz/what-are-some-requirements-of-graduate-nursing-programs-in-australia#comment-200 I believe that you can apply without experience. One of the requirements is that you are recently out of school (less than a year). Also, they do partner you with mentors to help in the development of your skills. The yearly salary for first year RN's is about $42 000 a year as of 2008. I believe that you can apply without experience. One of the requirements is that you are recently out of school (less than a year). Also, they do partner you with mentors to help in the development of your skills. The yearly salary for first year RN’s is about $42 000 a year as of 2008.

]]> Comment on How different is the health care system between Western Australia and Eastern Australia? by Guesthttp://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/australia-nz/how-different-is-the-health-care-system-between-western-australia-and-eastern-australia#comment-199 Guest Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:39:03 +0000 http://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/australia-nz/how-different-is-the-health-care-system-between-western-australia-and-eastern-australia#comment-199 It is important to remember that Australia does have states. Australia also has both public and private health care, from my understanding it will depend on the state you choose to live in. I would focus my research on the specific area you will be living in. Best of luck! It is important to remember that Australia does have states. Australia also has both public and private health care, from my understanding it will depend on the state you choose to live in. I would focus my research on the specific area you will be living in. Best of luck!

]]> Comment on What are the general working conditions for nurses in New Zealand? by Guesthttp://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/australia-nz/what-are-the-general-working-conditions-for-nurses-in-new-zealand#comment-198 Guest Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:30:05 +0000 http://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/australia-nz/what-are-the-general-working-conditions-for-nurses-in-new-zealand#comment-198 I'm sure this is only part of the story but I found an article that may help you in your quest for answers. It focuses on nurses who have gone from overseas to New Zealand for employment and as well information on the way the health care system functions in New Zealand.http://www.nzno.org.nz/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=jamaiLG7aWk%3D&tabid=179 I’m sure this is only part of the story but I found an article that may help you in your quest for answers. It focuses on nurses who have gone from overseas to New Zealand for employment and as well information on the way the health care system functions in New Zealand.

http://www.nzno.org.nz/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=jamaiLG7aWk%3D&tabid=179

]]> Comment on What is the best paying nursing specialty in the UK? by Guesthttp://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/united-kingdom/what-is-the-best-paying-nursing-specialty-in-the-uk#comment-197 Guest Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:17:17 +0000 http://nurseon.com/?p=5079#comment-197 Nurse Anesthetist! Nurse Anesthetist!

]]> Comment on Are hemodialysis units separate from hospitals in England? by Guesthttp://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/united-kingdom/are-hemodialysis-units-separate-from-hospitals-in-england#comment-196 Guest Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:09:35 +0000 http://nurseon.com/?p=5076#comment-196 It appears that most major cities have dialysis units independent from hospital settings. However there are also dialysis units located within hospitals. I found a website that may help in locating various dialysis units around England.http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/ServiceSearchAdditional.aspx?ServiceType=Renal It appears that most major cities have dialysis units independent from hospital settings. However there are also dialysis units located within hospitals. I found a website that may help in locating various dialysis units around England.

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/ServiceSearchAdditional.aspx?ServiceType=Renal

]]> Comment on What does the term “sister” refer to in the UK? by Guesthttp://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/united-kingdom/what-does-the-term-sister-refer-to-in-the-uk#comment-195 Guest Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:58:35 +0000 http://nurseon.com/?p=5073#comment-195 I believe that the term sister refers to a more senior nurse within a unit. Check out this article I found about the UK no longer seeing the term "sister" as an acceptable title. Make sure to check out the comments section as well, it seems people have very interesting opinios on the topic.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1271533/Sexism-kills-ward-Sister-Hospitals-abolish-job-title-gender-specific.html#comments I believe that the term sister refers to a more senior nurse within a unit. Check out this article I found about the UK no longer seeing the term “sister” as an acceptable title. Make sure to check out the comments section as well, it seems people have very interesting opinios on the topic.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1271533/Sexism-kills-ward-Sister-Hospitals-abolish-job-title-gender-specific.html#comments

]]> Comment on How do you manage your diabetes while on duty in the Operating Room? by Guesthttp://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/australia-nz/how-do-you-manage-your-diabetes-while-on-duty-in-the-operating-room#comment-190 Guest Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:28:31 +0000 http://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/australia-nz/how-do-you-manage-your-diabetes-while-on-duty-in-the-operating-room#comment-190 It seems that you are doing a really good job of managing your Diabetes if you have not had any issues yet. I would say maybe you could try talking to them about some of their concerns and then let them know what you are doing to prevent their concerns from coming true. I think this may show them that you are quite capable of caring for yourself properly and correctly. It seems that you are doing a really good job of managing your Diabetes if you have not had any issues yet. I would say maybe you could try talking to them about some of their concerns and then let them know what you are doing to prevent their concerns from coming true. I think this may show them that you are quite capable of caring for yourself properly and correctly.

]]> Comment on Do you need to sit for a licensing exam as an aspiring nurse in Australia? by Guesthttp://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/australia-nz/do-you-need-to-sit-for-a-licensing-exam-as-an-aspiring-nurse-in-australia#comment-189 Guest Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:22:59 +0000 http://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/australia-nz/do-you-need-to-sit-for-a-licensing-exam-as-an-aspiring-nurse-in-australia#comment-189 From what I have read, it appears that all you may need is to pass an English exam and to be granted a visa. The website I will post seems to answer a lot of the questions you have and as well myself as I am also interested in one day going to Australia! The site also lists some agencies that you can also contact to have many of your questions answered. http://www.nursing-agencies-list.com/nursing_in_australia.asp From what I have read, it appears that all you may need is to pass an English exam and to be granted a visa. The website I will post seems to answer a lot of the questions you have and as well myself as I am also interested in one day going to Australia! The site also lists some agencies that you can also contact to have many of your questions answered.
http://www.nursing-agencies-list.com/nursing_in_australia.asp

]]> Comment on What is the starting salary of a new nurse with no prior experience in Australia? by Guesthttp://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/australia-nz/what-is-the-starting-salary-of-a-new-nurse-with-no-prior-experience-in-australia#comment-188 Guest Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:17:12 +0000 http://nurseon.com/nurse/questions/australia-nz/what-is-the-starting-salary-of-a-new-nurse-with-no-prior-experience-in-australia#comment-188 The information that seems to be the most common is that a new nurse (RN) in Australia will make approximately $39000 a year and a little over $21 an hour. It does appear that specialized RN's do make a bit more money but do require further education. Good luck!http://www.payscale.com/research/AU/Job=Registered_Nurse_(RN)/Hourly_Rate The information that seems to be the most common is that a new nurse (RN) in Australia will make approximately $39000 a year and a little over $21 an hour. It does appear that specialized RN’s do make a bit more money but do require further education. Good luck!

http://www.payscale.com/research/AU/Job=Registered_Nurse_(RN)/Hourly_Rate

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