I was recently informed that this little blog of mine made the list of 100 Best Nontraditional Nursing Sites on OnlineLPNtoRN.org. I was surprised and honoured – I love being a nurse and have thoroughly enjoyed my experiences in healthcare in New Zealand. I’m glad that my blog was nominated and that it’s been a… Read More PracticallyPerfectBlog.com named as one of the 100 Best Nontraditional Nursing Sites
Today was a momentous day. Today, at nearly 27 weeks pregnant, I had to go up a size in my scrubs. The pants were still fitting semi-OK, but the top was t-i-g-h-t. Scrubs are great – they’re flexible and roomy – but even they have their limits! Also talked with my nurse manager, re: maternity… Read More A Momentous Day
For the most recent, updated version of this post, please click here. Hello, my lovely readers! This post is geared towards internationally qualified nurses looking to work in New Zealand. It’s very detailed and therefore very boring. I recommend clicking “Mark As Read” right away unless you’re either (1) interested in becoming a nurse in… Read More So You Wanna be a Nurse in New Zealand
Update: My NZ RN registration that I mailed back in March has been processed and should be on its way to me at this very moment. One thing down, one more to go! Well, I’m having to eat my words about Twitter. You might recall that I used to have an account, then deactivated it. … Read More Twitterpated
Here’s an update on what’s been happening lately in our little New Zealand household… All of my paperwork has arrived at the Nursing Council, and it’s been confirmed. They should have everything they need to evaluate my application. Once my application for RN registration is approved, I have to wait till I have it in… Read More Updates and Whatnot
(1) I heard back from one of the DHBs {side note: a DHB is a District Health Board. Auckland has 3 DHBs, and each one oversees at least 1 hospital}. Things sound promising, and I’m keeping my fingers crossed! (2) The advertisements in NZ are hilarious. Case in point? Exhibit A – Seen while walking… Read More Two Things
Hello, my lovely readers 🙂 Well, day #2 is drawing to a close here in Auckland. Today was fairly relaxed. I slept for almost 12 hours last night after having been up for basically 24 hours in a row. I slept for about 4 hours on the flight over but didn’t nap once we arrived. … Read More Things Done Today: Called Hospitals + More Shopping!
Guess what I’ve just finished? There it is – my New Zealand nurse license application! We received our FBI reports yesterday and I’m sending the whole packet off via registered priority mail later today. It was a lot of paperwork… …and that’s not including all of the forms that I mailed to other agencies to… Read More Yay! All Done!
First off, a huge “Welcome Back!” to my big little brother, E, who is newly arrived (yesterday morning) in the US after being in Iraq for nearly a year 🙂 I’m grateful for his safe return. We’re planning on seeing him and my SIL, A, next weekend (the 25th – 27th). For those of you… Read More Three Completely Unrelated Items
Chicago was fun, the exam was boring, and I’m very glad to be back home. Really, though – Chicago was great. I love that city. It’s not as crazy as NYC or Boston or Atlanta, and just feels so much more approachable to me. I wouldn’t at all mind living there some day. The test… Read More Chicago + Corn + Flowers + Bikes = Fun!
