Agencies in the Philippines assisting nurses going to Australia

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Hello everyone! I have been following the huge thread about becoming a Registered Nurse in Australia. I understand that experience, English language competency and funding play a major role. My only concern is about the funding for I am doing the whole process on my own and I do not have that amount of money to cover for the entire process (AHPRA, Bridging Course fee, visa application, etc...) I heard about PhilMan and attended their orientation. While it is good that they do not require a cash out and collateral, they really have a big interest. Has someone know any other agencies that offers financial assistance other than PhilMan? Thanks in advance! Cheers! :)

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Specializes in Acute Care. ER. Aged Care/LTC. Psyche.

Please be careful about these agencies. Whilst they seem to offer you the best deal, they are always for profit so they are actually the ones getting the best deal. We've heard stories about nurses doing their BP but couldn't find a job. So even if you find an agency that is willing to lend you some money, would you be able to find a job to actually pay for your loan?

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Please be careful about these agencies. Whilst they seem to offer you the best deal, they are always for profit so they are actually the ones getting the best deal. We've heard stories about nurses doing their BP but couldn't find a job. So even if you find an agency that is willing to lend you some money, would you be able to find a job to actually pay for your loan?

That is exactly what I am very careful about. There are agencies that only assist applicants from AHPRA application until visa application to finish the bridging course but not to find work. The sad part is most nurses grab the offer of these agencies without thinking that the process does not stop in finishing the bridging course. I am wondering if there are credible agencies who does not only assist financially but also in finding job.

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Specializes in Acute Care. ER. Aged Care/LTC. Psyche.

The thing is, agencies can promise you everything. And most ends with that, being a promise. Job is not a guarantee, even to Australian themselves. I've seen new grads RN who couldn't find a job or get into a new grad program. I am not trying to discourage you or anything, coz to tell you the truth, there are stills opportunities out here. It's just that you will find a lot of difficulties along the way. And no, I haven't seen or read about an agency offering financial loan and job assistance at the same time.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to International forum, many Australian nurses will not know of assistance like this

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The interest rate they charge is absolutely so high, it will more than years they tell you to pay it off. Ask someone to do the math on money borrowed at 35% to 100% of how much are the monthly payments and what will be the expected year to pay it all off?

10-15-20 years plus is not unusual and the norm.

Say after paying the monthly payments faithfully for 10 years, you decide to stop paying them for whatever reason. They will keep after you, they will contact your friends, your relatives, your parents. Then they will obtain a court order and or get a judgment against your bank account and can and will ask your employer (wage garnishment) to start taking out even higher monthly payments from your paycheck.

Just because they don't require any collateral or cash-out, it's not going to be easy once you find yourself without a job immediately from passing the bridge program.

These agencies (lenders associated) don't care if you can't find a good high paying job, they gave you the money and you will owe them every penny or pesos. It's not their problem, but all yours.

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Hi there, I would like to ask a question, I am a registered nurse from the Philippines who has 2 years and 5 months experience in the last 5 years. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1998 and I also completed my Diploma in Public Education in 2004. Lastly, I completed my Bachelor of Science in Nursing on 2009. But before I took my first degree, I took a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy for 3 years yet I did not finish it so I shifted my course to Business Administration. Are my qualifications enough to become a Registered Nurse in New Zealand without taking the CAP course?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Hi there, I would like to ask a question, I am a registered nurse from the Philippines who has 2 years and 5 months experience in the last 5 years. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1998 and I also completed my Diploma in Public Education in 2004. Lastly, I completed my Bachelor of Science in Nursing on 2009. But before I took my first degree, I took a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy for 3 years yet I did not finish it so I shifted my course to Business Administration. Are my qualifications enough to become a Registered Nurse in New Zealand without taking the CAP course?

Really way to find out is apply to the New Zealand nursing council.

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Hi there, I would like to ask a question, I am a registered nurse from the Philippines who has 2 years and 5 months experience in the last 5 years. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1998 and I also completed my Diploma in Public Education in 2004. Lastly, I completed my Bachelor of Science in Nursing on 2009. But before I took my first degree, I took a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy for 3 years yet I did not finish it so I shifted my course to Business Administration. Are my qualifications enough to become a Registered Nurse in New Zealand without taking the CAP course?

You've asked this so many times in different threads. Please do read backs on all the thread you posted in to. But to answer your question, NO, you're qualification is not enough to be eligible for RN registration. You have to undergo NZ's version of the bridging program. And lastly, all your other degrees doesn't mean much. It doesn't matter if you've done this or that and even a master's degree in nursing, you still need to meet the bridging course criteria. Bridging programs, after all, are established so that overseas-educated RN are familiarised to the Australian health care system.

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