Bridging Program in Australia

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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)

Hello anyone, I would just like to ask if ever an ACLS/BLS training is required before taking the bridging program? Is it really an urgent requirement? thank you so much.

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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.

hello! I'm also for IHNA Melbourne October 2013 intake. Lodged my visa last Saturday at VIA Cebu, received a text message from the Australian Embassy last night acknowledging that they received my dox, so now I'm just waiting for the email advice regarding the medicals.

Glad to find a future classmate here. :) I'm from Dumaguete, how about you?

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Hello anyone, I would just like to ask if ever an ACLS/BLS training is required before taking the bridging program? Is it really an urgent requirement? thank you so much.

i didn't need one when i took the bridging program, that was a year ago

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Hi xanxan, How is your visa application? I'm currently on the same process. I'm still gathering the required documents. Kindly check my previous posts of the list of documents that I plan to submit. Thank You. :)

VISA Docs

Application Form

CV

Letter of eligibility

Confirmtation of Enrollment

Letter of Offer

Welcome Letter from Alpine

Course Outline

COE

Recommendation Letter from work

IELTS

Diploma

TOR

Course outline

PRC ID

PRC Certificate

prc board exam rating

birthcertificate

Affidavit of support

Gov ID of Supporter, ITR

Bank certificates

Birthcertificate and Passport of family

nbi clearance

Passport copy of all pages with stamps

Please read up on previous posts too. I forgot what else I posted when I got my visa.

Yes, Lonsdale/Alpine Health can only get visitor visa subclass 600 and i would rather think its better to get that. Its not easy to get a job immediately.

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thank you very much, ill keep you posted...maybe you can ask IHNA if you can have the insurance that you applied for. well im not yet done with my elearning too and immunization hx,im still hoping for the best!btw where you from?im from baguio...can you pm me your email/contact so we can update each other. are you doing it on your own or you have an agency?thnks

hi jo! it's me. you already have my contact number hehe :)

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Thank You cute.mango

I am currently processing my visa, kindly check the message I posted here. Please..:bluecry1: What month will you be taking your Bridging? How was your visa application? How long did it take for it to arrive? Thank You.

Im originally for Aug intake, but Ihna already shifted me to Oct since I dont have my visa yet.

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VISA Docs

Application Form

CV

Letter of eligibility

Confirmtation of Enrollment

Letter of Offer

Welcome Letter from Alpine

Course Outline

COE

Recommendation Letter from work

IELTS

Diploma

TOR

Course outline

PRC ID

PRC Certificate

prc board exam rating

birthcertificate

Affidavit of support

Gov ID of Supporter, ITR

Bank certificates

Birthcertificate and Passport of family

nbi clearance

Passport copy of all pages with stamps

Please read up on previous posts too. I forgot what else I posted when I got my visa.

Yes, Lonsdale/Alpine Health can only get visitor visa subclass 600 and i would rather think its better to get that. Its not easy to get a job immediately.

Thank you.. I guess I have my docs completed. How long was it until you got your visa?:)

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Thank you so much for you response kingkoy007. :) I thought APHRA NSW processes faster than any other state but i have been waiting for my LOE for almost 5 months.. while others got their LOE in less than 4 months. but it's okay :) Godbless to all of us. cheers! :)

Depends. I had mine through Victoria and if I remember correctly, it didn't take that long. Welp, like you said, Godbless to all of us! :)

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See you all here soon! That is, if anyone's for Melbourne :(

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Hi xanxan, How is your visa application? I'm currently on the same process. I'm still gathering the required documents. Kindly check my previous posts of the list of documents that I plan to submit. Thank You. :)

Hi, sorry for the delayed response. Im sure you got all your docs by now thanks to sbeattrix for sharing the docs she included in her visa app.

Here are the docs i submitted (2 sets: 1set is a photocopy of everything in the same order as the first set):

1. CTC Philippine Passport (at least 1 year valid from the time of lodgement) OF ALL USED PAGES - i couldnt leave my passport since ill be using mine for vacay

2. Completed Visa Application Form (Design dates may vary, check immigration’s website – http://www.immigration.gov.au - visitor visa 1415

3. Photocopy of AHPRA Acceptance Letter - CTCd

4. Updated Curriculum Vitae

5. CTCd photocopy of PRC ID

6. CTCd photocopy of PRC Certificate******************************************************************************

7. CTCd photocopy of PRC Nurse Board Exam Rating

8. Photocopy of IELTS Result - mine was CTCd

9. Photocopy of College Diploma - mine was CTCd

10. Photocopy of Transcript of Records

11. Photocopy of Certificate of Employment/s

12. Original of NBI Clearance

13. CTC of Birth Certificate

14. Four (4) Pieces Passport-sized Photos - via only took 2 pieces

15. Bank certification

16. Confirmation of enrollment from lonsdale

17. Photocopies of the bank cable (payment of tuition)

18. Manager's check for the visa fee

When submitting the documents at the via center. Have with you your passport,php700 for visa handling fee.

via center is open from 8am-4pm.visit via.ph for more details.

Good luck in advance.

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Hi there! :) i could not send you PMs because your inbox might be full. Anyway. just wanna thank you for replying on my inquiry. Godbless you! :)

You are welcome. :)

So far I have lodged my visa application for subclass 600 last august 8. Awaiting email for medical exam.

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I think where you stand in the 'ratings'' of your nursing exam is of no consequence to DIAC, or AHPRA - as long as you are a Registered with PRC, but good luck in getting your visa soon! :)

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