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Visa options for travel nurses

Ross — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:04:34 +0000

Visa options for nurses travelling to Australia

Visa programs and applications can get a little complicated at times, depending on your particular circumstances. The best thing I can suggest is that you make use of a reputable service with a good track record in order to make the whole experience as stress free as possible, and be able to have your own personal questions etc. answered by a specialist.

For nurses or other health professionals planning to immigrate or travel in Australia, I suggest you have a look at our Visa Information pages.

The National Visas team are Visa specialists, and are happy to help assist you in finding the right visa for your personal circumstances.

Travel Nursing E-book Review: Nursing In Australia

Ross — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:27:03 +0000

Nursing in Australia: A Guide to Working and Living as a Nurse Down Under.

I recently had the opportunity to review this brand new e-book written by Emma Bates from Nursing In Australia.

Here’s a little background on the Author Emma Bates:

“I am a nurse (originally from the UK), who came to Australia to work 6 years ago. Previously, there had been nothing in the way of a practical handbook to guide overseas qualified nurses trying to make the transition into Australia.

This eBook aims to assist nurses in their travels from all countries around the globe into Australia, ensuring they nurse effectively and settle into the Australian Health Service, as well as reducing the chances of them leaving as a result of not settling.”

First Glance

Having read numerous e-books online before, I have to say that the first thing I noticed about Nursing In Australia was the sheer volume of information it contains. A fairly detailed and descriptive 6 pages of introduction and background leads us to the contents page, where we find out that there are around 360 pages in total in this book – a massive amount of information compared with many other e-books. Expect to discover a really, really comprehensive guide to nursing in Australia.

I should note also that the information is well laid out and follows a continuous, logical sequence which is split into three main categories. This allows for the reader to read the book from start to finish, or flip to the area they are most interested in. Let’s have a look.

Planning Your Trip

The first section of this e-book is all about the planning and processes involved with living and working in Australia. It covers topics such as types of work available, background info on Australia, where to live, recommended planning processes and checklists, and a huge amount of information on types of visa’s and recommendations specific to Australia.

One thing I noticed throughout reading this section is just how important it is to be aware of this information, and how overlooking something small could potentially affect your overall travel experience. Proper planning, preparation and knowing about time requirements/deadlines specific to Australia can really make the difference between a good travel experience or an extremely under-prepared one.

This section also explores requirements for entry and registration as a nurse in Australia, tips on how to interview and find the right job for you, use of health recruitment services or agencies, and occupation screening.

What To Expect

Just like any foreign country, Australia has customs, laws and cultural trends that differ from the rest of the world. Part two of this e-book informs you on a whole range of these issues, with practical examples of what you can expect and how the systems work in the Australian Health Service.

“As a newcomer to the Australian health service you are going to come across a number of challenges as you learn about new practices and frameworks, and behaviours that differ from the health care background you are from.

Don’t let that put you off, as once you get started you will overcome these challenges in no time at all.”

Just to give you an indication of how comprehensive this section is, just a handful of the topics include:

Familiarising yourself with the Australian Health Service
Nursing Clinical Specialties
Australian Nursing Qualifications
Nursing Orientation and Mandatory Skills
Administering Medication in Australia
Grading Systems, Nursing Salaries and Salary Packaging

Living In Australia

Part three of this e-book is all about living in Australia. This section is really about making your transition to Australian culture as seamless as possible.

Some of the topics here include specific information on travel, managing bank accounts, currency information, climate, tax issues, social culture, government and voting and much more.

Who is this book for?

Nursing In Australia introduces itself as “A step-by-step guide for overseas nurses, midwives and international nursing students wanting to understand the process of how to work and study in Australia as a nurse.”

Let me just say that this e-book manages to meet this claim and a whole lot more. For any new or seasoned nurses intending to travel or work in Australia, this e-book is a very valuable resource. I would even go so far to suggest that this book would even be great for nurses who are training in Australia. In particular, the section on the Australian Health System contains ‘insider information’ on structure and hierarchy that is just not taught to new nurses.

“The eBook aims to equip internationally qualified nurses with information prior to arriving in Australia and starting work in the health service.

It includes what preparation nurses need to undertake (and what they need to know up front), how much it will cost, where to live and how to obtain the right visa, as well as lots of technical information from hospitals and jobs to drug calculation checklists and National Inpatient Medication Charts.”

Bonuses

Some of the interesting bonuses found in the e-book include a section on Drug Calculations, Australian Life Support, CPR Guidelines for Adults and Paediatrics, Medical/Nursing Acronyms and Abbreviations, and lists of Public & Private hospitals.

I was also surprised to find that this e-book has a huge amount of outgoing links to relevant businesses, web sites and research material pointing to exactly where you need to go for further information on a topic or subject.

Final Thoughts

The research that has gone into putting this e-book together is very impressive – it really is a comprehensive resource. From a pure layout perspective my only critique is that I personally prefer left-justified text to fully-justified for reading on screen text, however it looks and reads really well printed out.

In short, I highly recommend that you download a copy for yourself. It really is the only book that you need to have if you are considering travelling or working as a Nurse In Australia.

-> Click Here to immediately download your own copy of Nursing In Australia.

Update: If you’d love some info on nursing in Australia but don’t need all the travel / visa information, consider checking out the cheaper companion product: Nursing in the Australian Health Service.

Feedback from Nurses on this E-book:

“Your book looks great”

“This is fantastic and much needed”

“I would like to congratulate you on such a fantastic publication. Every single
question I have ever been asked. The information is accurate and set out in a
format that is easy to read”

“Over 200 pages of essential information for nurses and midwives wishing to
migrate and work!!!”

“This is fantastic and much needed. I’ll let our nursing candidates know about
your site and ebook.”

*A number of universities and nursing colleges have bought the ebooks and are using it as part of their currculim.

New Release: A Guide to Working and Living as a Nurse Down Under

Ross — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:03:32 +0000

** Guest post by Emma Bates, who hosts the website Nursing Australia & gives us an inside look into her latest release E-book titled “Nursing Australia – Guide to Working and Living as a Nurse Down Under”.

Nursing in Australia – A How to Guide

Ever since I qualified, it was my dream to come and work in Australia, I have been working in a Premier hospital in Sydney for nearly six years and I still think it’s the best thing I ever did. Like many nurses with a burning desire to travel and work overseas, I came to Australia on a Temporary Business (457) visa. I was full of excitement and wonder, with no real idea of what to expect. Right from the beginning I could find nothing that would steer me in the right direction.

Overseas nurses are expected to fumble their way through a complicated new health care system with nothing to really guide them through what is a difficult process. There are things I’d wished I’d known up front, from the major items like who the employers are, to the lower priority but still important ones, such as the majority of rental accommodation is unfurnished.

Although the situation has improved a little since I first arrived, a ‘how to guide’ would have been really helpful and eased a lot of the worry and anxiety I had. So I wrote this eBook: Nursing Australia – Guide to Working and Living as a Nurse Down Under, which I hope will make it easier for you to understand the process of ‘nursing down under’ and ease your transition into Australia, so that you will be able to ‘hit the ground running’ right from the start and can focus on dealing with the numerous ‘firsts’ and other challenges you’ll come across.

Nurses are the back bone of the health service and it is imperative that they have the necessary information and resources about the industry they work in to do their job well. My second eBook: Nursing in the Australian Health Service goes the extra mile; it’s bursting at the seams with facts, innovative ideas and top tips about working as a nurse in Australia. It addresses the nursing jungle that is the complicated healthcare system, using an easy-to-read format.

This eBook acts as a guide to what you need to know. It is packed full of useful advice, facts and information about nursing and midwifery in Australia, including lots of useful resources, websites and address. It is aimed at providing you with the information you will need to help you feel informed and equipped to work in the nursing profession.

This eBook will be invaluable to you in many, many ways throughout your employment in the health service. Something I wish I had when I first started.

Grab your own copy instantly by visiting
http://www.nursingaustralia.info, or read the Full Review