New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

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Hi everyone, please help me.

I graduated last march 2007 here in the Philippines and I have my license here already.

Because of oversupply of nurses here, it's too difficult to find a job.

That's why I'm looking forward to working in Australia or New Zealand.

However, I'm confused. Esp about Australia.

I already have my bachelors degree here.

When I go there in Aus to work as RN, must I take a diploma in nursing first? can I work while studying?

After obtaining my diploma there, am I already a registered nurse?

Thank you!

hi everyone...:) already sent my docs to AHPRA in Melbourne just today..also my cert.of good standing ( PRC to AHPRA directly) as well as my TRF from IDP.. hope it will push through..and my waiting period officially begins now...:nurse: hoping for a positive feedback...

Godbless us all and thanks to everyone who started this thread..it really helped me a lot and especially to everyone who answered my queries...:yeah::nurse:

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hi everyone...:) already sent my docs to AHPRA in Melbourne just today..also my cert.of good standing ( PRC to AHPRA directly) as well as my TRF from IDP.. hope it will push through..and my waiting period officially begins now...:nurse: hoping for a positive feedback...

Godbless us all and thanks to everyone who started this thread..it really helped me a lot and especially to everyone who answered my queries...:yeah::nurse:

good luck shermaineRN...:up: here's a :lttang: to guide your application..

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hi jesse gurl,

my reply got deleted.

I already contacted Ivan about your interest in the rooms for rent. He told me that it will be better if you discuss it with him through email.

His email can be found on the link i showed you, at the bottom part. He would like you to email him asap.

Just let him know that you're my Filipino friend. He knows me by my name, Kristy :)

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hi jesse gurl,

my reply got deleted.

I already contacted Ivan about your interest in the rooms for rent. He told me that it will be better if you discuss it with him through email.

His email can be found on the link i showed you, at the bottom part. He would like you to email him asap.

Just let him know that you're my Filipino friend. He knows me by my name, Kristy :)

Ok. Thank you so so much! You're a big help! :) :yeah:

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Hello guys....my batch is pretty much caught up in the transition process under AHPRA right now. Registration is pretty much rough sailing as of the moment. There is a lot of confusion going on. What I'm going to type here is based on the ANF Victoria branch website http://www.anfvic.asn.au/issues/news/26440.html as well as information from my BP classmates. My classmates have been told (at the AHPRA office) that to get registered they have to start from scratch & submit a new AHPRA application form along with the required certified documents and it will take 3 months to process :eek:. My classmates & I have been already assessed by NBV, completed the BP but wasn't able to get registered under the old scheme because we graduated after July 1 (start of the AHPRA transition). If this information is verified & true then all of those who applied with NBV (& did not gain registration before July 1) will be required to re-apply under AHPRA. The bitter pill to swallow here is the 3 month wait as told to our classmates. Anyway, nothing is definite as of the moment as all of this are 2nd hand info. I will post asap our course of action & as well as the outcome of our registration as soon as we have exhausted all the means to get more information & verified everything.

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hi bbnis!

questions 1 and 2, no need to send new copies of certificate of good standing and trf. i called ahpra (and so did mikyong, if i remember it right) and they said the old reports will do.

question 3, yes :)

good luck :)

Hi liaa, can you list the documents that are not needed since we have already applied & given our documents to NBV in the past? Thanks!

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Hello guys....my batch is pretty much caught up in the transition process under AHPRA right now. Registration is pretty much rough sailing as of the moment. There is a lot of confusion going on. What I'm going to type here is based on the ANF Victoria branch website http://www.anfvic.asn.au/issues/news/26440.html as well as information from my BP classmates. My classmates have been told (at the AHPRA office) that to get registered they have to start from scratch & submit a new AHPRA application form along with the required certified documents and it will take 3 months to process :eek:. My classmates & I have been already assessed by NBV, completed the BP but wasn't able to get registered under the old scheme because we graduated after July 1 (start of the AHPRA transition). If this information is verified & true then all of those who applied with NBV (& did not gain registration before July 1) will be required to re-apply under AHPRA. The bitter pill to swallow here is the 3 month wait as told to our classmates. Anyway, nothing is definite as of the moment as all of this are 2nd hand info. I will post asap our course of action & as well as the outcome of our registration as soon as we have exhausted all the means to get more information & verified everything.

Again guys don't take this as fact as it's possible that there was something lost in the translation between my classmates & the AHPRA employee. I will update you guys asap.

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Hi Cioman 94 and everyone

Kindly help me with my concerns, I only finished nursing in 2 years and 4 months (2nd course), no problem about IELTS and I am planning to apply for IRON program, I am currently working with 3 years experience .Do you think

my papers will be accepted by the ANMC if I finished nursing in less than 3 years. What visa is given for BD and how many months is the process of application .Thaks so much .

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Again guys don't take this as fact as it's possible that there was something lost in the translation between my classmates & the AHPRA employee. I will update you guys asap.

Thanks alot for updating us:)3 mos. is again too long, i hope that that it is possible to have our assessment in less than 3 mos. After i have resubmitted my application to ahpra, i got a reply form them just yesterday that my dox are currently being assessed and that should further info be required, a case manager will correspond with me. Having read their reply, it is enough consolation that at least my papers are being reviewed. So dont lose hope guys. Just continue praying!:)

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hi imsodizzy!

im not quite sure if ahpra will ask you to send the same requirements we sent because we dnt exactly have the same scenario.

we were asked to resend everything again except for the prc cert of good standing and ielts trf.

in your case, i think they would ask you to fill out the new ahpra form, and probably submit a detailed cv (it's a new requirement under ahpra). im not sure though if they will ask you to submit school credentials and other docu such as passport as they have assessed it before, better if you ask someone from ahpra so everything's clear.

goodluck :)

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good luck shermaineRN...:up: here's a :lttang: to guide your application..

thanks cioman94..:yeah: thank you for answering all my queries..Godbless you! :nurse:

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Hi everyone. to those who have passed their application to AHPRA, I would like to ask something about the CV. What will I put under the References and Publication? thank you.

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