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

Thanks Aelith, so I just have to hop on the bandwagon with those excriciatingly waiting for their assessments...

I thought it would be a good idea to put an Australian Migration Agents perspective:
re the QNC bridging course, there seems to be a number of pinoy/ pinay nurses brought up on conduct due to nursing practise when they secure employment/ sponsorship. If the case is proven against them they risk losing their Nursing Registration, which leads to them, loosing employment/ sponsorship ie/ leaving Australia.
We've seen a more positive outcomes form eitehr the Univertisty based (12moth programs) or programs that require the bridging course to be done entirely in Australia.

Either way , courses are very expensive for international nurses, so choose carefully,

WOW! a million thanks to you sis Aelith..

Yeah.. its really long thread, i got the energy to finish that because i dont want to miss any of your post.lol

If ever I will apply for the english program how much will it cost me? will i be taking that program in Aus or here in the PI??

Are you an IDP student?

Unfortunately I will not be able to sent PMs yet because the message above is my first ever post.lol.. but I do have lots of question and I know you are very knowledgeable to answer all of those.. Can you just PM me your contact detail?lsebeg:

And btw.. do you know any university that accepts ielts with obs of 6.5 for masters degree??

Thanks alot!

Sis, does one have to pass as in BOTH the NBI clearance and Police clearance?

That sounds good.. but it will cost me alot for that english program. I still have to discuss that matter with my sponsors.lol.. But if ever I want to avail that English program do you think I can make it on october with the whole processing with application with the university and with the visa?? Can I also work during the english program in Aus? ?

So when are you going to Australia??

Actually that's why I don't usually recommend the 1 year program because you have to find a sponsor after. However, just have a positive attitude and hope that within that 1 year you'll be able to find a sponsor. Just like any other nurse here, you'll be competing with all other nurses who are trying to get a position in a hospital. I suggest that you do some part time work in a home care facility or hospital whilst studying. That way you'll be able to earn some closely related experience which will be good for your CV. If I am not mistaken you can also apply for their Graduate program for nurses (offered by selected hospitals) after you've finished your course. Your only problem is, you only have 2 months time before your student visa expires.

I really hope that everything will go well with you. Please update us. We'll pray for your success too

Yes you can still make it since it is 3 months away anyway. Philippines is Assessment level 3 in Higher Degrees so, you will not need to go thru the lengthy process of those applying under VET courses which requires a pre-assessment. Visa can be done in about a month if everything is complete.

And since you are on a student's visa, you will be allowed to work during your english program and during the vacation after the english program and before the 1st semester of the degree starts (roughly 2-3 months of full time work besides the 20 hours per week whilst doing the english program ).