Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

[Silverdragon102]

New thread discussing meeting APHRA requirements if trained in the Philippines.

Resources

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

International registration / Nurses / Home - Nursing Council of New Zealand

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

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

I have started a thread in the Immigration for Immigration requirements for Australia/New Zealand

[rysanti]

Sorry i forgot to include that one, i sent it to AHPRA Melbourne

[dy3p]

did you have any particular reason on why you applied for a student visa 575 instead of tourist sublcass 600? Just a question :)

[bikwinibottom]

did you have any particular reason on why you applied for a student visa 575 instead of tourist sublcass 600? Just a question :)

@rysanti yes, im also interested with this. i've talked to one of their reps in lonsdale and they said they will only accept students with tourist subclass 600 visa. was it okay for ETEA for you to have the student visa 575?

[rysanti]

@rysanti yes, im also interested with this. i've talked to one of their reps in lonsdale and they said they will only accept students with tourist subclass 600 visa. was it okay for ETEA for you to have the student visa 575?

Hi. My education agent advised me to get the 575 visa due to the ff reasons:

- evidence of funds not required

- visa holder are entitled to work for not more than 40 hrs per fortnight, this can somewhat augment the cost of your living expenses

- subclass 600 only allows you to stay for up to 3 months while the 575 can grant you longer duration of stay (depending on your circumstances)

yes, etea wouldn't really mind what kind of visa you currently hold.

By the way, my agent is accredited with several schools in Australia, PM me if you want to avail of his services for FREE!

[nessie12]

Hi, guys and girls! I just want to express my joy that I'm already under the 457 visa scheme and current transitioning to permanent residency and I'm working full-time in the biggest and newest government hospital in Gold Coast. I also want to thank everyone in this forum for providing information that greatly helped me out when I was just starting out my goal to be an Australian registered nurse.

In return of my gratitude, I want to share my timeline when I was completing the process of becoming an Australian registered nurse so that I can help everyone in this forum who's facing the same dilemma that I've had before.

January 2015: Got my AHPRA bridging endorsement, I was still in Saudi Arabia when I received the e-mail

April 2015: Got a reservation for a bridging intake after an interview

June 2015: Renewed my IELTS

July 2015: Lodged all the requirements for the bridging visa

August 2015: Got the bridging visa (it only took me 15 days to get the visa) then ended my contract in Saudi Arabia

September 2015: Went back to the Philippines and then left again to start the bridging program in Melbourne, Australia

December 2015: Ended my bridging program, lodged a new AHPRA application for registration. Submitted my resume to potential employers

December 23, 2015: I got my AHPRA license and officially registered on their system. It only took 2 weeks as long as you have submitted the necessary requirements. At the same time, I also got hired by an employer who provided me sponsporship.

January 2016: Lodged my application for 457 visa

February 18, 2016: Arrived in Gold Coast and started working until present

I also want to give everyone a head's up and a suggestion that WORK EXPERIENCE would truly help you in getting a potential employer who will sponspor you. Australia badly needs experienced and specialized nurses. When I say specialized nurses, it includes higly-acute areas like OR, Emergency, ICU and its sub-specialties. Preferably, potential employers are looking for a MINIMUM of 3 years nursing experience. That should be enough to make you competitive in the Australian healthcare market.

Finally, prayers and courage truly helped me out in achieving my goal. I know that many of you, will have doubts about the future and the outcomes but I know you'll make it, as long as you put your mind and heart in it.

[michelle12]

^{Hi maam, I have yet to receive my LOE too. DHL confirmed delivery last March 7, while AHPRA sent me a canned reply last March 10. Any news on you end? Thanks! :)}

We still didn't receive any update regarding our eligibility letter. how about you?

[spiccoli]

hello Sophia! I already have my COA last month for the May 23 intake in IHNA Perth. Please PM me or you can email me at [email protected] :)

[RnUmer]

Hi where did you apply for the bridgning visa in saudi . I am waiting formy AHPRA LOE

Thanks

[RnUmer]

I am waiting for LOE from AHPRA . I am in Saudi where did you apply for VISA

Thanks

[cocojaaaam]

I am planning to have my OET too next month. can I also have a copy of your oet modules because I am really having a hard time finding some reference for this exam and I'm planning to take it next month. Please please. That would be a big help!

[sophia299]

Hey Spiccoli! Thank you for reply! I am happy to know that I have a batchmate here now. See you soon! I'll mail you soon. My email id is: [email protected] in case you want to contact me. Thanks again!

[urnars]

We still didn't receive any update regarding our eligibility letter. how about you?

Hi michelle! I already received my LOE yesterday. Found it a little odd that my registration officer and the one who sent me the good news are from Perth even though I sent my application to Melbourne. Nevertheless I am so happy with this blessing. This is a big leap for me. I hope you receive yours soon.