miks103

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1. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   miks103 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   Congratulations ceridwenRN!!! I remember before when we were still applying for our eligibility until we received it and became classmates @ CON, you were one of those who was soooo anxious and worried, very pessimistic (super nega) lol BUT look at y...

2. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   miks103 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   i think you are referring to an 'affidavit of support' and not a 'letter of invitation'. i had one made by sister-in-law before who is a pr in oz.

3. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   miks103 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   For my 456 Visa I had my medicals in High Precision (Cebu), while for my Skilled Migration I had it in Nationwide (also in Cebu). Check the list in DIAC website for list of accredited facilities. They change from time to time. Yes I am very sure ma...

4. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   miks103 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   Murdoch University for the 1 year Nursing Conversion Course do not require IELTS, some institutions don't even require an eligibility letter from AHPRA to do a conversion course, but they would let you know that after the course it is your responsibi...

5. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   miks103 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   That is why its better to have the medicals earlier... its valid for 1 year. Normally, when you go for medicals you would be advised if you have a health issue or not. If you have, they would usually advise you to go for further diagnostic or see a...

6. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   miks103 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   In the case of CON you have to enroll first before they will give you the Letter of Offer which you will need to include in your visa application. It is better to go for medicals before your visa application so that processing of your visa will be fa...

7. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   miks103 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   Before you lodge your 456 visa I suggest you prepare for everything needed to come up with a best possible application. The bigger the financial resources you can show the better. It can be in the form of bank accounts, affidavit of support, credit...

8. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   miks103 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   In Australia scrub suits are worn when you are assigned in the Theatre and everyone wears the same type so I guess its provided to them. Normally student nurses/new nurses wear black/blue slacks and a white/light-colored top, black shoes. Well, tha...

9. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   miks103 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   Yes, you would still need an Australian police check during clinical placement. You would also need it for AHPRA registration and when you apply for jobs.

10. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    miks103 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    During your visa application you have to tick the portion where it asks you if you intend to have multiple travels and for what reason (you have to state your reason). You simply cannot request for extension at the initial application stage... Whate...

11. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    miks103 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    Murdoch is 24K I think not 15K... the 15k is only for 24 units. The Conversion Program would require you 36 units. Please check again. :)

12. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    miks103 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    sorry for the late reply Mhai. The eligibility letter from AHPRA is the document needed by CON already. Its indicated in the eligibility letter that for Sydney only CON conducts the assessment of competence program.

13. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    miks103 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    No more interview. Once you've got the document from them to include in your visa application then you made it through CON's initial entry. What's left to do is just to scan and email them your approved visa and you're ready to go. Goodluck :) P.S. ...

14. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    miks103 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    Yeah :) Anyway, i hope to go back with an immigrant visa, that is why I had to exit Australia 'coz it was an offshore application. But yeah, my classmates stayed to maximised their 3 months stay and look for employers, go for interviews, have their 4...

15. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    miks103 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    Hi Everyone here :) Like macpao, I also got my Registration from AHPRA today, ended my Clinical Placement last 01 July 2011 (took the program in CON). I basically waited 15 days for my nursing registration to come out but I had classmates who had th...