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wannabnurse

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Sun May 29, 2011 11:05 am

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May 29, 2011, 11:28 am

sorry first post, this working it all out

Hi guys,

I have been acepted into a diploma of nursing at mayfield. I have the option of doing this course as a traineeship and would really like to do so, however it is up to me to find a aged care facility in Melb that are willing to take me on as trainee for 8 or more hrs a week. Under their advice I have contacted many local facilities and finding one that offers traineeships is proving impossible. I also have searched online and looked in papers to no avail.

I'm at the point where I may need to forgo my position as I won't be able to afford the full tuiton costs (for non trainee students), does anyone have any ideas on what other avenues I can take to find a placement? or know of any facilities that do offer traineeships? I am willing to work for free at this point!!

any help will be greatly appreciated

thanks

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Jun 07, 2011, 05:55 pm Last edited Jun 07, 2011, 05:55 pm update #1

Marie, Are you speaking from an Australian experience and perspective? Or is it just so that you can advertise your website?

Wannabnurse, traineeship is not that difficult to get in a nursing home. Especially if you do more than just ask for a position. As nursing homes are always looking for nurses, it will be a win win situation if you offer to pursue working for them at least 6 mths to a year post graduation if they provide you with the traineeship. It will then assure you not only of practical placement but also a job post graduation which you will find invaluable if you then choose to pursue working is say a hospital environment or as a practice nurse. All the best. Oh, for Marie's information, my suggestion is based on personal experience.

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modified: Tuesday 07 June 2011 5:55:46 pm - Schizo

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