hazeladie Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Hi all, sorry if I’m not posting in the correct place. We moved back to the UK last year so that I could obtain my nursing degree. We made a mistake coming back and want to return to Oz. We are all dual citizens so visas aren’t an issue, I just wondered what I have to do in order to work as nurse once I qualify next year? Many thanks [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, hazeladie said: Hi all, sorry if I’m not posting in the correct place. We moved back to the UK last year so that I could obtain my nursing degree. We made a mistake coming back and want to return to Oz. We are all dual citizens so visas aren’t an issue, I just wondered what I have to do in order to work as nurse once I qualify next year? Many thanks You'll need to register with AHPRA so have a look at their requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Snowball Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Hi Hazeladie, I have seen your earlier threads for when you were returning to the UK last year. What has made you decide it was a mistake? If you don’t mind sharing. I am thinking I’ll return to the UK in June after 12 years here and have the obvious “is it the right decision or not” type questions going on. Would love to hear your experience if you are happy to share. I am a nurse also and have worked in the community in all manner of different roles in both countries. I am finding that the reforms in health here has led to a reduction in the community roles available and less permanent positions available within those and the cost of living means the pay rates don’t stack up. I am in Victoria. Lots of aged care facilities advertising but not for me and I have not worked in acute for many years. Yes agree with Nemesis, have a look at AHPRA for registration. It’s national registration now so covers all states which is better than the state based carry on of years ago. Good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazeladie Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 Hey Amber, surprise you remembered me![emoji23] I feel for us we were looking at everything through rose tinted glasses. Everything you missed to comeback for becomes short lived. Although I still love the culture here in Scotland and taking the kids to historical places. My little boy was in awe of the beautiful green hills and thought they were fake [emoji23] Family has been a let down in some respects also which is sad. I feel for my 7 year old. He is happy and content but he doesn’t have the same life here as he did there, he is a different child now, and he seems a little lonely which breaks my heart. Everyone is different, and I guess I will always miss the things I moved back here for if we do go back to Oz. I can deal with it better next time around because I did come and I know it wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. I’ve changed too, and I didn’t realise how much I had changed till I came back also. You will never know unless you try and if you have the choice to go back to the UK and return if it doesn’t work then do it. You will lose your mind trying to get the answer to “am I doing the right thing?” It’s impossible to know. Life is too short to wonder or wish. I don’t regret it and I know that I’m supposed to be here right now and I’m happy with that. My kids are happy and are spending quality time with family and I love that I can give them that. Sorry if I’m rambling I’ve just came off a 12hr shift and I’m on another planet. Feel free to message me anything you would like to know. Happy to help where I can. Thanks for the info also xx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Snowball Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 9 hours ago, hazeladie said: Hey Amber, surprise you remembered me! I feel for us we were looking at everything through rose tinted glasses. Everything you missed to comeback for becomes short lived. Although I still love the culture here in Scotland and taking the kids to historical places. My little boy was in awe of the beautiful green hills and thought they were fake Family has been a let down in some respects also which is sad. I feel for my 7 year old. He is happy and content but he doesn’t have the same life here as he did there, he is a different child now, and he seems a little lonely which breaks my heart. Everyone is different, and I guess I will always miss the things I moved back here for if we do go back to Oz. I can deal with it better next time around because I did come and I know it wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. I’ve changed too, and I didn’t realise how much I had changed till I came back also. You will never know unless you try and if you have the choice to go back to the UK and return if it doesn’t work then do it. You will lose your mind trying to get the answer to “am I doing the right thing?” It’s impossible to know. Life is too short to wonder or wish. I don’t regret it and I know that I’m supposed to be here right now and I’m happy with that. My kids are happy and are spending quality time with family and I love that I can give them that. Sorry if I’m rambling I’ve just came off a 12hr shift and I’m on another planet. Feel free to message me anything you would like to know. Happy to help where I can. Thanks for the info also xx Oh you poor thing! Well at least you know now and have a plan. Yes, I think you are right about “losing your mind “. I go round in circles. To be honest I have a plan, that I have the flexibility to change if I need to and I’m going with it. I don’t have small children so that is a bit easier. Just thought that as you have gone back so recently I would pick your brains!? Thanks for replying. How are you finding your nurse training? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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