Re: [ozmidwifery] Can anyone answer some questions from an English Student Midwife?

[Jenny Cameron]

Julie   You will need to check with the relevant state or teritory Nurses & Midwifery Board. Entry to practice in nursing in Australia is by studies at Degree level. Entry to practice in midwifery is at  Bachelor degree level or Postgrad diploma. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council would be a good place to start as they have advice and links to the boards.   http://www.anmc.org.au/   Good luck with your studies.   Jenny   Jennifer Cameron FRCNA FACM PO Box 1465 Howard Springs NT 0835   0419 528 717 ----- Original Message ----- From: Julie Castle To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 4:04 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Can anyone answer some questions from an English Student Midwife? Dear Listwives,   If any of you can help with some of my queries it would be much appreciated. First, some background.   I am currently halfway through an Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (Direct Entry) at Bournemouth University. We have been given the option to convert to a degree in our final year (I qualify Sept 2006). My husband and I are visiting Perth this year in August with a view to possibly relocating there when I have finished my training. Ok now the questions!   1) If i move to Australia to practise midwifery do I need to have the degree or is the advanced diploma recognised. The reason for this question is if I convert to degree in the final year my bursary will be cut by about �300.   2) I read on one of the australian midwifery sites that if you have the degree your starting salary is higher. Does anyone know if this is true and does it only apply to Australian trained midwives?   3) If I move to Australia, will I be able to go into caseload practice as a newly qualified midwife or will I be expected to work in a hospital setting first?   Your help and guidance is much appreciated,   Love Julie Castle No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.5 - Release Date: 7/04/2005