Bridging Program in Australia

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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. :clown:

(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)

Hi everyone

To those who took the AFP check for ACN.

I'd like to ask what choice should I pick for the purpose check. Thanks.

I did an AFP check back in May to submit to ACN.

(Name redacted per site ToS/privacy) advised of a name check only.

(Name redacted per site ToS/privacy) of AFP inquiries responded with -

"The purpose code you should select is '37: Care, instruction or supervision of children/ Care of itellectually disabled persons/ Aged care staff/ volunteers'."

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hi milakunis... i was also planning for La Trobe's january intake.. can we chat with each other.. from where are you. I am from Davao, Philippines

hi marlyn10! just got my offer letter from LTU. any updates with your BP hunting? can you leave your email ad, if it's ok.

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what is the consent form in AFP check?thanks

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I did an AFP check back in May to submit to ACN.

(Name redacted per site ToS/privacy) advised of a name check only.

(Name redacted per site ToS/privacy) of AFP inquiries responded with -

"The purpose code you should select is '37: Care, instruction or supervision of children/ Care of itellectually disabled persons/ Aged care staff/ volunteers'."

hi, what is the consent form in AFP check?thanksa lot =)

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hi marlyn10! just got my offer letter from LTU. any updates with your BP hunting? can you leave your email ad, if it's ok.

ok Good for you.. at least your have your slot now... for me waitng for my LOO from IHNA but I also submitted my application to LTU....

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ok Good for you.. at least your have your slot now... for me waitng for my LOO from IHNA but I also submitted my application to LTU....

Actually it's really my plan to just apply for LTU, because I'm not yet ready to leave this year. Hehe. How about you, do you wanna leave before the year ends?

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hehehe thank u for always replying :)))

Hi Jems.. did you already finish your BP... what school?

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Actually it's really my plan to just apply for LTU, because I'm not yet ready to leave this year. Hehe. How about you, do you wanna leave before the year ends?

hi milakunis..i'm applying for next year intake... how about you what is your scheduled intake

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Oh I see...I suggest you really have to do your immunization for all the adult doses to be safe. Even if I know I did have immunization to some of the diseases like chicken pox and all, I still availed of the adult immunization requirements. You will really need to show documents or certificates of your immunization because they will ask for it. As for serology, the only serology I did was that of the Hep-B one which is required along with a proof that you have already had Hep-B vaccines. Go to a doctor to inquire about the immunization. If you have to do it, do so now because some of the doses are required at least 1 month apart.

hello evan10.. how about if you don't have records of your past immunization... how can i comply the immunization required... I'm confused what to do... and can you suggest where can I have my immunization. any response is highly appreciated.

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hello evan10.. how about if you don't have records of your past immunization... how can i comply the immunization required... I'm confused what to do... and can you suggest where can I have my immunization. any response is highly appreciated.

We're the same actually I don't have anymore records of my past immunizations especially the child vaccines. When I was hired in a hospital, I was placed in the infectious area therefore I have to take a dose of the Varicella vaccine (this was in 2011-and the doctor told me that a single dose is okay with the new vaccine she gave). So the only vaccine record I had at that time is Varicella and the Hep-B vaccines we took as nursing students prior to having duties. So during the school application, I went to a family physician and got all the vaccines required (MMR, Varicella again-2 doses, DPT)...Your immunization can be done by going to a family physician in your area. PPD/Mantoux test is administered by a pediatrician. In my case, the family physician recommended a pediatrician for me to have my PPD test. For the Hep-B, since I got a record of it already (ask your school), I only did the additional requirement which is the serology (I think this two goes together: certificate and serology for Hep-B). You can obtain to this to any medical laboratory either private (within hospitals) or public (out of hospital) offices. For the MRSA clearance which is a requirement of IHNA (not to all schools though), you can ask that in your local hospital and have the results read by a doctor.

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Question guys. For those who've done their BP at La Trobe. When accepting the offer and sending back the offer acceptance form, does the vaccination evidences have to come with it? Or just the form and the payment? I already emailed them, still have no response. Also, regarding the police check,is it the Nbi clearance? Need your answers.. Thanks in advance!

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thanks evan.... so if that's the case you'll have 2 or more certifications or you'll just have them consolidated in one form only.. still confused about this.. sorry evan for disturbing you.. but it helps much for any information that we can get here...

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