Pursuing Masters in Nursing :)

valiantboy

Btw is it true po that newly grads are having a hard time to look for permanent nursing jobs right now (bec the jobs require experience and specialization)? Makakatulong po ba na magwork as an assistant nurse habang nag-aaral pa ako?

I think it will depend sa resume mo. Any experience that can nuance your application will be to your advantage especially if you gain it in Australia and is related to nursing. Anyway, yung track naman ng nursing dito is aged care cert o community care cert o disability tapos enrolled nurse tapos registered nurse so yan ung pinakarelated.

Another advantage is may salary ka.. Haha karamihan nage aged care o home care. Yung iba naman sa call centre, kitchen hand, cleaner at sari-saring odd jobs.

Btw, just curious, hindi mo ba naconsider yung pharmacist?

For permanent jobs, wala pa naman ako sa job hunting stage. I think yung prob ay mga nagreretire o nagreresign specialised nursing sila so nahihirapan mga entry level. Yung mga jobs naman na inooffer for entry level nurses kailangan ng min. 1 year exp at yung iba permanent part-time lang hindi full-time.. Still meron namang casual, yung tinatawagan lang pag may nag sick leave, o agency nurse na inaassign sa iba ibang hospital kung saan short staffed.

I guess it is true in a way na hard pero I can't describe accurately the magnitude kasi when you look at job boards meron pa ring entry level job openings. I believe the jobs are still there, pero what's shifting is where the jobs are, what fields and hours worked. What is true is mahirap yung overseas trained nurse na walang permanent residency.

Sandy

Hi! I am looking into studing masters at UNE as well. May I know what part of the process are you now? Would you recommend studying at UNE? Thanks

c_l_v_r

Guys just need enlightenment.Lol! My dilemma di ko mapasapasa ang IELTS which is the basic requirement for bridging course. Almost 5years paid experience in a reputable government hospital with specialisation in Burn Unit, ICU-trauma. Is there any way or course to become an AuRN? Thanks so much.

diazepamie

@c_l_v_r what specific band po kayo nahihirapan? Baka pwede pa ipa-remark

c_l_v_r

Haha! Lahat pano 6.0 ang band score ko at 6.5 kung last take ko sa pinas. Nagtake ako last May sa Oz mas bumaba. Lol! Quite frustrating. Sakit pa sa bulsa. Some of my colleagues suggested me to try PTE or OET. Waiting for my student visa approval hopefully soonest. Thanks valium aka @diazepamie