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Hi. I am new here. I don't know exactly where to go. I am a registered nurse here in the Philippines and I am interested in studying in Australia for a bridging course that will help me become a registered nurse there. I need some help on looking for a good school that offers a bridging course.

My aunt told me that a friend of her friend just went to AU to take up a test and in 6 months she's there for a bridging program. and I have this friend who has a friend who became a registered nurse in AU in 6 months time too. This agency is offering me to study for a certificate III aged care with occupational English test for 46 weeks in Einstein College but it costs too much. So now, I am trying to look for a school wherein I can apply by myself and hopefully get in. I am hoping I could leave for AU this June 2011. I am a bit lost on what to do. Can you help me, please? Any suggestions? ? Please help me. Thank you very much. :clown:

(Sydney area would be better since my parents are more familiar and in favor of that place... though other cities/areas will be great too)

Hi. Haven't received it yet. Now feeling more anxious about it. Anyways, congrats :D

Thanks. Try calling sdp or the number on their website. I called them this afternoon and the person I Talked to sent me the visa grant notice thru email. Anyway, give me your email add. I'll email you a pre-reading that I received when I first applied back in 2008. Must be outdated but you might want to check it out.

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Hi guys!

I submitted my General Nursing application last March to APHRA NSW. They asked for additional documents, i submitted those on the 1st week of July. I was hoping to receive my LOE but this is what i got:

I write to you in relation to your application for general registration.

This is to confirm that your supporting documentation has been received and has undergone assessment.

As your application now 'appears' to be complete it will be forwarded to the NSW Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the Board) in September 2013.

We will write to you as soon as a decision has been taken by the end of September.

Hope you will find this information useful.

is this really the process? im confused. why do they have to send it to the NSW Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia? Can someone pls enlighten me with this?

TIA.

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Hi!

I am in the process of lodging a visa for subclass 600 for the BP at Lonsdale this October.

For those who have already done this part, what were the documents you submitted with the form? Were they original copies or certified true copies?

Help is highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

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Thanks. Try calling sdp or the number on their website. I called them this afternoon and the person I Talked to sent me the visa grant notice thru email. Anyway, give me your email add. I'll email you a pre-reading that I received when I first applied back in 2008. Must be outdated but you might want to check it out.

My email add is [email protected] thanks. Did you call the sdp or the embassy? My uncle called the sdp yesterday but was told that there's no grant notice yet from the embassy.

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My email add is [email protected] thanks. Did you call the sdp or the embassy? My uncle called the sdp yesterday but was told that there's no grant notice yet from the embassy.

I just received the document from air 21 today. I called the embassy yesterday afternoon because I missed 2 calls from them yesterday morning. I called the DIAC number wherein you can only call from 2-4pm, tuesdays to thursdays. Hope you get your visa soon.

I'll send the pre-reading over the weekend.

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Hi!

I am in the process of lodging a visa for subclass 600 for the BP at Lonsdale this October.

For those who have already done this part, what were the documents you submitted with the form? Were they original copies or certified true copies?

Help is highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Hi. Don't forget your credentials (otr, cert of employment, diploma, etc), IELTS, and NBI clearance. I made the mistake of just attaching the letter from AHPRA, LOE, copy of my PRC license and financial documents that's why the case officer asked me to furnish additional documents. I just gave them certified copies.

Hope that helps.

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Hi. Don't forget your credentials (otr, cert of employment, diploma, etc), IELTS, and NBI clearance. I made the mistake of just attaching the letter from AHPRA, LOE, copy of my PRC license and financial documents that's why the case officer asked me to furnish additional documents. I just gave them certified copies.

Hope that helps.

It does.thanks.

How long did it take?

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Hi Cha!

I am also currently in Australia on a 572 visa. I am currently with TAFE on an aged care course. Did you have to change your visa to enroll on a bridging course? Thanks a lot!

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It does.thanks.

How long did it take?

It took me a month cos I was lacking supporting docs and I had to wait a week before having the medical exam.

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Hi. Don't forget your credentials (otr, cert of employment, diploma, etc), IELTS, and NBI clearance. I made the mistake of just attaching the letter from AHPRA, LOE, copy of my PRC license and financial documents that's why the case officer asked me to furnish additional documents. I just gave them certified copies.

Hope that helps.

Hi Leah,

Thanks for the info. I hope it's okay if I ask you questions about lodging the visa 600. I have the offer letter from IHNA Melbourne for October 2013 intake. Anyone here for that intake?

Anyway, I would like to know if it's possible to get the medicals first before even lodging the visa? If so, how can I lodge the visa online? Thanks.

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Thank you to all members of this forum. I did everything on my own. I self reviewed IELTS, lodged my IELTS application by myself, passed the IELTS this year February, gathered my documents while waiting for my IELTS result, submitted and secured my LoE from AHPRA on July 23, 2013, which is after 4 months since lodging my application on March 22, 2013. I passed the online interview of IHNA two nights ago and got an offer letter the next day. It pays to read this thread thoroughly. I did that even before I applied to AHPRA to make sure I'm doing everything right. Is anyone here for Oct 2013 intake of IHNA? It would be great to meet you before our intake. Message me here or reply to my comment.

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Thank you to all members of this forum. I did everything on my own. I self reviewed IELTS lodged my IELTS application by myself, passed the IELTS this year February, gathered my documents while waiting for my IELTS result, submitted and secured my LoE from AHPRA on July 23, 2013, which is after 4 months since lodging my application on March 22, 2013. I passed the online interview of IHNA two nights ago and got an offer letter the next day. It pays to read this thread thoroughly. I did that even before I applied to AHPRA to make sure I'm doing everything right. Is anyone here for Oct 2013 intake of IHNA? It would be great to meet you before our intake. Message me here or reply to my comment.[/quote']

Good on you tsuRN. You can even meet some friends here. :) Good luck on your intake!

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