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Cazbah

  • Joined: Aug 2005
  • Location: Adelaide
  • Posts: 3

Fri Aug 04, 2006 11:08 am

What happens if you dont get a GNP?

Gold Key Holder KingAaron

  • Joined: May 2006
  • Location: Adelaide
  • Posts: 51

Aug 04, 2006, 09:33 pm

From my understanding, if you dont get a GNP, then there is some agencys out there that you can do a Aged Care Course and work in the Aged Care field. I notice ur from Adelaide, I no that Nasa do this. I think its about 6-8 weeks. As for working in the Acute care field, I wouldnt know sorry.

Aaron

Senior Care Worker / Team Leader
http://www.nursingaustralia.com.au/

Gold Key Holder Darren

  • Joined: Mar 2005
  • Location: Adelaide
  • Posts: 159

Aug 04, 2006, 10:02 pm

As I understand the system, it is not a legal requirement for practice that you do a GNP, however most employers would probably not think you are experienced enough to take on as an RN without it.

It is certainly in your best interests to do a GNP now I think. I am aware that the country regions do good, diverse GNP programs, so you might want to consider applying in a country region as well to increase your options.

"It may seem a strange principle to enunciate as the very first requirement in a hospital that it should do the sick no harm." -
Florence Nightingale

PrincessDemonik

  • Joined: Mar 2007
  • Location: Sydney
  • Posts: 16

Mar 29, 2007, 08:33 pm

Doing a new graduate program really depends on what area in nursing you're interested in working. As far as I know, it's rare for someone to be refused entry into a NGP, given our national shortage of RNs!

Your best bet would be to apply to a few different places, to maximise your chances of getting one if it really worries you. Make sure the program suits your needs (eg offers the rotations you'd like to try). Many graduate nurses are also not aware that they can apply for a GNP within the first 3 years of being registered. This way, you can work in different areas (general, mental health, peads) whist recieveing the support that is given in a NGP.

Again, it depends on the area you want to work in.

As Darren says, a GNP is not compulsory, though it is highly regarded if you want to work in a high acuity area.

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