Bridging Program in Australia

[michikoy]

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.

(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)

[kharineh]

hi,

Is it necessary to have at least 3 years acute care experience to apply for Mercy health iron program?

[k8lyn]

Hi enilocin,

CON sends their letter thru e-mail and also by post (after 2-3 weeks) Unfortunately, As for the accreditation. CON is still not accredited under ACN. Although they are working on it and I'm waiting for their e-mail so that I can apply for my visa..again. >.

[lani_g85]

do i congratulate you?! yay for getting mercy health!!! congratz lani_g!

Hi sbeattrix,

Yes. Thank you so much. I really did not expect it. I woke up so early yesterday around 6 am to check emails. I got the email around 6:15 am and was super elated. Such great news to start the day with yesterday. God is indeed great and I feel so blessed.

The end of the course date is 18 July. Just 2 days after my LOE expires (16 July). I already emailed my case officer about this one. Hope to have her reply today so I can start with the payment and visa processing.

I think it's wise grab the Alpine Health. It's really hard to secure a slot especially if the provider is a hospital since the number is very limited (mostly 12 and below per intake) unlike with universities that they can accommodate more than 25. I suggest you talk with someone who's for Alpine Health also and maybe you both can share accommodations.

[lani_g85]

hi,

Is it necessary to have at least 3 years acute care experience to apply for Mercy health iron program?

Hi Kharineh,

Yes. It's necessary that you have at least 3 years work experience.

[kharineh]

oh, that's sad.

how about IHNA are they also particular when it comes to experience?

[lani_g85]

oh, that's sad.

how about IHNA are they also particular when it comes to experience?

Hi Kharineh,

I think IHNA requires 2 years work experience. But kindly check their requirements again.

[lani_g85]

Hi there,

Is there anyone here who has just recently requested for an extension of the Letter of Eligibility from AHPRA? I would like to know how many days did you wait before you got the decision from your case officer?

[kharineh]

hi,

what are the requirements in applying to Alpine health? do they have a site for online application?

[lani_g85]

hi,

what are the requirements in applying to Alpine health? do they have a site for online application?

Hi there kharineh,

here is the link for alpine health.

http://www.alpinehealth.org.au/index.php?page=staff-development

the docs that i submitted online were: CV, AHPRA, IELTS. try applying at AAON also. just send them scanned documents through their email. proof of immunization can be sent at a later time if you haven't completed them yet. just inform them of such.

hope this can help you.

[kharineh]

Hi there kharineh,

here is the link for alpine health.

Staff Development | Alpine Health

the docs that i submitted online were: CV, AHPRA, IELTS. try applying at AAON also. just send them scanned documents through their email. proof of immunization can be sent at a later time if you haven't completed them yet. just inform them of such.

hope this can help you.

thank you lani...

[Ely_ana]

Hi there,

Is there anyone here who has just recently requested for an extension of the Letter of Eligibility from AHPRA? I would like to know how many days did you wait before you got the decision from your case officer?

I emailed AHPRA a request for extension of validity last March 4 thru their web enquiry and also sent my case officer a copy of the letter. I got my reply today, March 6.

[belle_v2g, BSN, RN]

Hi there,

Is there anyone here who has just recently requested for an extension of the Letter of Eligibility from AHPRA? I would like to know how many days did you wait before you got the decision from your case officer?

Which ahpra state did you request for an extension? I had mine in qld, got a reply in two days.