Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

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Hi, was just wondering if anyone else here is applying as a nurse in Norway??

I am leaving on sept 8 and want to get in touch with other nurses who is planning/hoping to work in Norway..

Please send me an email or pm

Thanks :-)

hei rune! its nice to be member in this site.i am an au pair now here in oslo and i got my authorization as a assistant nurse last year given by safh. and most of my friends here had also.but were having a hard time looking for a job here in oslo. i'm hoping you can give us an advice.god bless your heart.you can contact me in this number if you have time 40317161 or email me [email protected]. hope to hear from you.^__^

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hei rune! its nice to be member in this site.i am an au pair now here in oslo and i got my authorization as a assistant nurse last year given by safh. and most of my friends here had also.but were having a hard time looking for a job here in oslo. i'm hoping you can give us an advice.god bless your heart.you can contact me in this number if you have time 40317161 or email me [email protected]. hope to hear from you.^__^

hi cyres. assistant nurse is helsefagarbeider, right?

have you tried applying as a hjelpepleier? nurses from the philippines are eligible to get the hjelpepleier autorisasjon. take note that au pairs has a different visa, they cannot work on the regular job markets in norway. i knew one, an au pair who did work on a hotel, paid taxes and such and the government learned about this and she was denied of an immigrant visa. she remained in the philippines. make sure your employer can support you on applying for a work permit.

try http://www.xtra.no or adecco.no or http://www.nav.no

check the different kommunene for jobs..

good luck!

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HI :D ...thanks for the info guys regarding Nursing in Norway.

I have a question...

Currently im studying norwegian language in a certain NORWEGIAN Language SCHOOL.

1. Will Norway give credits to the number of hours i've spend studying norwegian bokmal here in the philippines?

2. If somebody from Norway knows this... How is the availability of nursing jobs in norway? Are they really in need of nurses or caregivers? (its better to work as caregiver there than being a volunteer nurse here in the Philippines :crying2:)

3. I've heard about BERGENSTEST, it's like a norwegian language test which makes someone eligible to take the norwegian language class in norway for free... How true is this???

4. What is the difference between Helsefagarbeider and Hjelpeleier???

Hope that somebody can shed light to my queries...

Ha en god dag alle sammen! :):)

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Yes..we checked it already the option for applying the right visa.thank you for the info Rune..God bless your heart..i'm planning to visit bergen on july..if you have time maybe we can chat.^_^. And get some points of view as a nurse..^_^

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For SPIDER ARN. I cannot post reply directly on your message:

HI :D ...thanks for the info guys regarding Nursing in Norway.

I have a question...

Currently im studying norwegian language in a certain NORWEGIAN Language SCHOOL.

1. Will Norway give credits to the number of hours i've spend studying norwegian bokmal here in the philippines?

I am not sure with this since I took my free studies in Norway, but I guess as long as you can provide a proof that you successfully did the course AND with an interview it will be obvious if you are fluent enough. I'm not so sure how many hours of Norsk Course you need for immigration, that you have to check http://www.udi.no

2. If somebody from Norway knows this... How is the availability of nursing jobs in norway? Are they really in need of nurses or caregivers? (its better to work as caregiver there than being a volunteer nurse here in the Philippines :crying2:)

RNs: Its not as many as to compare with US or Canada. Competition is high esp to those who barely speak the language. Caregivers/Aupairs: you are tied up to 2 years contract, you cannot work for somebody else and the salary is not that enticing, but I think they are entitled to language courses to be payed by their employers.

3. I've heard about BERGENSTEST, it's like a norwegian language test which makes someone eligible to take the norwegian language class in norway for free... How true is this???

I am also a RN from the Philippines and most RNs from the Philippines has to do a bridging course if they want to practice as an RN in Norway. For you to be able to enroll on that bridging course, you have to have that certification: Bergenstest. And Bergenstest has prerequisites. You have to Pass Norskkurs levels 1 and 2.

4. What is the difference between Helsefagarbeider and Hjelpeleier???

The first one means Nurse Aid and latter is Auxillary Nurse or a LPN.

Hope that somebody can shed light to my queries...

Ha en god dag alle sammen! :):)

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HI :D ...thanks for the info guys regarding Nursing in Norway.

I have a question...

Currently im studying norwegian language in a certain NORWEGIAN Language SCHOOL.

1. Will Norway give credits to the number of hours i've spend studying norwegian bokmal here in the philippines?

I am not sure with this since I took my free studies in Norway, but I guess as long as you can provide a proof that you successfully did the course AND with an interview it will be obvious if you are fluent enough. I'm not so sure how many hours of Norsk Course you need for immigration, that you have to check http://www.udi.no

2. If somebody from Norway knows this... How is the availability of nursing jobs in norway? Are they really in need of nurses or caregivers? (its better to work as caregiver there than being a volunteer nurse here in the Philippines :crying2:)

RNs: Its not as many as to compare with US or Canada. Competition is high esp to those who barely speak the language. Caregivers/Aupairs: you are tied up to 2 years contract, you cannot work for somebody else and the salary is not that enticing, but I think they are entitled to language courses to be payed by their employers.

3. I've heard about BERGENSTEST, it's like a norwegian language test which makes someone eligible to take the norwegian language class in norway for free... How true is this???

I am also a RN from the Philippines and most RNs from the Philippines has to do a bridging course if they want to practice as an RN in Norway. For you to be able to enroll on that bridging course, you have to have that certification: Bergenstest. And Bergenstest has prerequisites. You have to Pass Norskkurs levels 1 and 2.

4. What is the difference between Helsefagarbeider and Hjelpeleier???

The first one means Nurse Aid and latter is Auxillary Nurse or a LPN.

Hope that somebody can shed light to my queries...

Ha en god dag alle sammen! :):)

Hoping the information helps you :p

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R.U. Series... Tusen takk for the information! :)

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Here is my story with SAFH:

American RN (bachelor's) and midwife (master's degree). Trying to get authorization as a nurse and midwife in Norway.

October 2010: submitted sykepleier and jordmor application (separate)

January 2011: was told I needed to complete 8 weeks praksis of medical surg nursing, 6 weeks of psych, and 6-8 weeks of elder care (can't remember the details). I protested, sending in documentation of adequate experience in these areas from over 6 years of nursing experience.

June 2011: received a letter from SAFH requesting further documentation of a student nursing job that I had 15 years ago.

I need to take the national nursing course, which is only offered 3 times a year--February, May and November.

I am anticipating this process to go on for over a year.

Also, as for the 3 week national nursing course that all foreign educated nurses must take: it is my understanding that you must past Norsk Prøve 3, which is one level below the Bergens Test, before you can take this national course.

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Hello seaciel!

here's my timeline:

Nov. 2010- sent all the documents to SAFH

Dec. 2010- 3rd week of December, I received a letter from SAFH informing me of the fee to be paid.

January 4, 2011- paid the fee.

April 2011- (2nd week, can't remember the specific date) received a letter informing me that they need a copy of my passport copy, certificate of employment and Board Certification from nursing to be certified by a lawyer (or notary public, educational institution, authorizing body or any person stated on their guidelines.) on each page. I sent a copy of it authenticated by DFA but, according to their guidelines, each page should be certified with an official seal and stamp. They gave me 3 months time to process the papers that they need. All those papers are due on or before July, 01, 2011.

Hope this one helps. Will update you soon. Godbless!

hi auspicous princess! i received my autorisasjon as helsefagarbeider last june 3.

:yeah::yeah:

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Here is my story with SAFH:

American RN (bachelor's) and midwife (master's degree). Trying to get authorization as a nurse and midwife in Norway.

October 2010: submitted sykepleier and jordmor application (separate)

January 2011: was told I needed to complete 8 weeks praksis of medical surg nursing, 6 weeks of psych, and 6-8 weeks of elder care (can't remember the details). I protested, sending in documentation of adequate experience in these areas from over 6 years of nursing experience.

June 2011: received a letter from SAFH requesting further documentation of a student nursing job that I had 15 years ago.

I need to take the national nursing course, which is only offered 3 times a year--February, May and November.

I am anticipating this process to go on for over a year.

Also, as for the 3 week national nursing course that all foreign educated nurses must take: it is my understanding that you must past Norsk Prøve 3, which is one level below the Bergens Test, before you can take this national course.

Thank you for sharing your experiences about the whole process. I guess I was VERY lucky. I just went to be interviewed by the University for my (3-weeks) Nasjonalefags kurs, even without Bergenstest. I got in and the rest is history. This was 2007.

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Hello everyone.

I just sent my documents to SAFH and hoping to get the giro in 2 weeks time. Does anyone knows the average time in getting the license/authorisation? Does it vary per application?Thanks.

Is it faster if someone from Norway will be the one to pay the invoice?

BTW, this thread is very informative.Kudos to all!

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Hi! When did you submit your application? Im still waiting for my autorisasjon, i think they received my payment may 10. I dont hve any hospital experience :(

im still hoping that they can give me.

Hi SEACIEL,

So you got your results in four months total?

Thanks.

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