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sjb440
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Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:07 pm
hi everyone, I had a question, im not sure if i should study div. 2 nursing (in victoria) or div.1 nursing? At the current time i am currently studying to become a Naturopath but i am losing intrest in this and want to work in mainstream medicine. What is involved in Div.2 nursing and is it hard to study and get work in? thanks Steven
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priscillasmum
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Aug 17, 2006, 07:41 pm
Steven, I suggest you log onto the Nurses board of victoria website to see the diference in scope of practice, so you get an idea of the differences in clinical situations. Div 2 education is through the TAFE system, Div 1 is through the university system. I would suggest you study Div 2, you get a more hands on course and if you like nursing and choose to apply to do Div 1, it is credited to your course requirements. Also, it is not as expensive as Div 1 as you are only paying for TAFE fees, not HECS or full fee. A lot more acute hospitals are employing Div 2 nurses and many are sponsoring them to complete their medication endorcement and even their Div 1. So it is worth a closer look. Joanne
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Nurse Binky
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Oct 11, 2006, 08:57 pm
Hey there, i was facing the same situation and i decided to do my div 2 as part of a traineeship program. It worked for me because it was a more finacially viable option because i worked and went to school one day a week. The company i went through put your through a div 2 course at a very good tafe provider in a university right in melbourne, place u at a nursing home for 2 years (yeah the pay rate is crummy). But for me it worked out fine, It gives you a great first step into nursing (bedside manner, time management ect) and then if you find nursing is exactly what your want, then once you get your registration its only a 2 more years study untill your a div 1. all the best anyways! ben.
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sjb440
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Oct 17, 2006, 06:31 pm
Last edited Oct 17, 2006, 06:31 pm
update #3
thanks joanne and ben for the replys and advice i have alot of thinking to do Thanks again Steven
modified: Tuesday 17 October 2006 9:05:38 pm - sjb440
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emmy
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Oct 17, 2006, 08:46 pm
If you know in your heart you want to be an RN then go for it. Whilst I agree there is probably less hands on experience with the degree program you could work as a nursing assistant in a hospital once you have finished your second year.
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sjb440
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Oct 17, 2006, 09:04 pm
thanks emmy i've got to do alot of thinking and searching to figure out what i really want to do Steven
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Ronnie
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Oct 20, 2006, 12:11 am
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update #1
You can always shop around for a degree course that suits your needs. Some people I know are doing their theory as external students and are placed in hosptals in their home town. My degree course offers alot of hands on work. From term 2 in the first year we were placed into a hospital for 2 shifts a week, in total 192hrs per term. Third year is full time, rotating shifts, and you are buddied up with an RN the whole time.
modified: Friday 20 October 2006 12:16:23 am - Ronnie
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issey11
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Jan 15, 2010, 08:17 am
Hi everyone
I really want to do a Div 2 traineeship next yr in Melbourne.....just wondering how you come about them as hear they are pretty rare??
Cheers Shannon
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