Newly Registered Nurse (Philippines) : How to register in Board of Nurses in Victoria

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I just have my license as a Registered Nurse in Philippines and i want to be registered as an RN in Melbourne. What are the steps that i should do? Thanks

hi yetski!

are you planning to take bridging course in victoria this year? i received letter from NBV instructing to undertake initial registration course. i haven't decided where to enroll coz bridging course in victoria is quite expensive :scrying:

Hello everyone!

I have been reading threads with regards to the bridging program for quite sometime now, even before the results came out. And now that I am a newly registered nurse (Nov. 08 passer) I am now of GREAT, GREAT interest of doing the bridging program in Victoria. Wow, that would be great news if NBV accepts applicants even with zero experience. My question now is on the institutions/hospitals/colleges/universities, coz I just read in one thread that Victorian College is requiring work experience before you get accepted into their program. Do you guys have an idea on what institution doesn’t require one?

As to the requirements that should be in hand, especially the certificate of initial registration (board certificate right?, coz I think that it’s the last to be released, like months, others say a year), what should I do about that? Do I need to make a letter or something regarding the situation?

Thank you so much. Hope to hear from you soon.

hello everyone,

i need help on this one. what is the difference of the PRE-REGISTRATION program for overseas nurses from the INITIAL REGISTRATION program for overseas nurses in VICTORIA. i am a little confused. Thank you

hey, bridging program usually ends after three months but it depends upon your performance, if the preceptor sees you as not yet competent, they would recommend you to extend the course a bit longer...however, if they sees you as competent and ready to be licensed during the course of the program or even prior to the completion of the program, they will advise the NBV that youre ready to be licensed without completing it.

the program is being offered by different educational institutions and hospital/ nursing home facilities recommended by the NBV...it usually cost AU$ 10, 000...you will have the options in doing the program, its either in an accredited school or in one of the accredited hospitals/nsg.homes.

hope these infos...answered your questions.[/quote

HI Ryan09. Thank you so much. God bless you and your family and, goodluck on your bridging course. :)

no worries...:)

hi ryan09:-)you mentioned that in applying for victoria eligibility,the board of nursing does not require work experience. I graduated october 2006 and passed the Phil nursing board december of 2006..will the board of nursing of victoria approve my application for eligibility even if i do not have any work experience? it has been more than 2 years that i am not practicing the profession,but i am interested to work and live in australia.hope to hear from you.tanx so much.God bless.

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It is always better to ask the board of nursing themselves and get an answer straight from them as they are the one at the end of the day that makes the final decision. They may make their assessment on each individual case

hi ryan09:-)you mentioned that in applying for victoria eligibility,the board of nursing does not require work experience. I graduated october 2006 and passed the Phil nursing board december of 2006..will the board of nursing of victoria approve my application for eligibility even if i do not have any work experience? it has been more than 2 years that i am not practicing the profession,but i am interested to work and live in australia.hope to hear from you.tanx so much.God bless.

hey, you have the same situation with my friend...he applied for registration in victoria with no experience at all. he graduated in 2005 and havent worked for two years, he submitted his applications to the NBV last 2007. as for the result of his application, NBV told him through correspondence, that in order for his application to progress, he should provide " a signed statement, stating the reason of having not work for two years after his graduation". and my friend was able to provide it (stating his very personal reason) and now he is eligible to do the bridging program, after the success of the assesment of his application.

but then, like i always say, applications are assessed individually.

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hi ryan:-)tanx so much for ur help and info:-)i have my doubts in applying for eligibility to victoria because of my case without work experience for more than 2 years. Im thankful to you for the info.is it ok if ill be asking you questions as i start to process my application?tanx really for the help.God bless.

another thing also ryan..in victoria, is it the same with queensland that after the assessment of application, the applicant has two choices to take either the challenge test and the other one is the education program?tanx so much.God bless.

another thing also ryan..in victoria, is it the same with queensland that after the assessment of application, the applicant has two choices to take either the challenge test and the other one is the education program?tanx so much.God bless.

hi...its different in victoria...in order for an overseas nurse to acquire registration in victoria, he/she should do the bridging program, meaning, you have to do a certain course for at least three months. theres no CAS in victoria...although you will encounter examinations and tests during the course of the program, and that is normal.:wink2:

hi ryan:-)tanx so much for the clarification,for your time and help:-)i can now focus in my ielts review,i find the writing and speaking tasks difficult:-(the 7 mark is hard to achieve:-(but i will do my best to pass ielts:-)tanx so much and God bless.

hey ryan. i am about to apply in NBV but in my ielts exam, i got 6.5 in writing. do u think they would still allow me to apply? do u know any alternative i mean, should i so apply somewhere else like sydney, or perth. i graduated last march 2008 and passed the board last june 2008. i still do not have work experience yet. and last thing, my aunt is telling me about the INTERNATIONAL STUDENT and BRIDGING PROGRAM. wan you tell me about that? thank you

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