I have a question for filipino nurses in Australia

[chemae]

Hi. I would just like to know if it really is a requirement for filipino registered nurses to undergo a bridging course? You see, my boyfriend is a nurse in the Philippines. He's been working as a registered nurse there for over 2 years now. I just recently moved to Vicotria, Australia. He is thinking of moving here too. Recently, he applied for registration at the Nursing Board of Victoria(NBV). And we also found an agency who can help sponsor him going here..so we're just waiting for the NBV registration. Ive been going over the website of NBV, and I dont see anything about a bridging course. I also asked my friend in Canberra(who knows a filipino nurse who migrated from the Phils last december) if he had to undergo a bridging course, he said no. all his friend did was take the ielts exam, apply for registration at the nursing board of NSW, and found an agency that sponsored him. I'm really worried about the bridging course..its really expensive. Hai..it might be much longer than I thought before I see my boyfriend again. I would really appreciate your help and your reply. God bless.

[helena_tan17]

I can't really say they will. And may I ask, how many years was your Nursing program? I have read somewhere that they prefer graduates who have finished a 4-year program & those who graduated from a University similar or at par with the Australian University - this is the case for Filipino nurses and do not necessarily apply to all countries. This is still to be confirmed but may I suggest that you contact a nursing board in Australia to clarify your case. The NSW NMB has some guidelines to know whether you should pass your application to them or not. You just answer the questions and choose the best answer that relates to your case.

Here is the link: http://www.nmb.nsw.gov.au/Am-I-Eligible/default.aspx

Hello There! It's me again! Hehehe...

While taking the 7 weeks program, are we allowed to work in any way or in any field possible?

Thank you!

[ladycardio]

Any Filipino who's studying in Australia next year to be able to become an Australian RN? :)

[stef_phanie]

@chemae....did your bf manage to get his registration at NBV? because as far as i know effective this july only ANMC is qualified to assess nurses coming to Australia.

[stef_phanie]

Anybody currently working in singapore with pending application to australia????

[stef_phanie]

Anybody currently working in singapore with pending application to australia???

[stef_phanie]

After the finishing the bridging programme what happens next? If i have can find an employer will i be getting a work permit visa or permanent recidency?