Bridging Program in Australia

[michikoy]

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.

(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)

[chevrolet]

hi! can you enlighten me regarding australian bridging program. I am currently waiting for my LOE and is needing some advice. thank you so much

[chevrolet]

hi jems. i just want to ask some question, can you help me?tnx

[noveau]

hi! can you enlighten me regarding australian bridging program. I am currently waiting for my LOE and is needing some advice. thank you so much

What do u want to ask?

[pvsbayonic333]

Hi evan10! I'm a registered nurse in the Philippines. I was wondering how you applied to that program which led you to Australia. I am very much interested to enroll. I am unsure though as to which would be the best and credible pathway to Australia.

[organic66]

Thanks, Belle_v2g!

also, I have no idea about immunisation, could you please gimme any info about this?

should I just go visit a GP and show him/her the immunisation requirement for BP??

Thanks a lot!!!

[marknight]

Yey received my visa sub class 600 in the mail just now. I will be attending the Feb 21st intake in Perth Au. Do i have some classmate here? God Bless Us All.

Just wanna share my timeline of activities:

June 2013 - IELTS EXAM

JULY 2013 - IELTS RESULTS POSTED

AUGUST 2013 -APPLIED TO APHRA

JANUARY 2, 2014 -RECEIVED LETTER OF ELIGIBILITY

JANUARY 2,2014 - APPLIED FOR BRIDGING PROGRAM WITH IHNA

JANUARY 15, 2014 - SUBMITTED VISA APPLICATION

JANUARY 25,2014 - MEDICALS DONE AT NHSI DAVAO

FEBRUARY 10, 2014 - RECEIVED VISA GRANT THRU EMAIL

FEBRUARY 21, 2014- START OF BRIDGING COURSE

Good luck to all future Nurses in Oz including myself.

[organic66]

Hi everyone,

just went visit my GP in order to get the record of immunisation,

is there anyone can gimme information about Vaccination Record Card??

I tired to search that online, but only found a form "Vaccine administration

record for adults", is that what I need??

thanks a lot in advance!!!

All the best to everyone!!! :)

[marknight]

With regards to that question, i too tried to search for that but to no avail so i created my own vaccination record by typing and creating a table and listing all pertinent info such as vaccination name, batch no. Brand. And etc that is needed. Then have it signed by your GP with an attached supporting documentation. I passed it to my bridging school and they accepted it.

[noveau]

Yey received my visa sub class 600 in the mail just now. I will be attending the Feb 21st intake in Perth Au. Do i have some classmate here? God Bless Us All. Just wanna share my timeline of activities: June 2013 - IELTS EXAM JULY 2013 - IELTS RESULTS POSTED AUGUST 2013 -APPLIED TO APHRA JANUARY 2 2014 -RECEIVED LETTER OF ELIGIBILITY JANUARY 2,2014 - APPLIED FOR BRIDGING PROGRAM WITH IHNA JANUARY 15, 2014 - SUBMITTED VISA APPLICATION JANUARY 25,2014 - MEDICALS DONE AT NHSI DAVAO FEBRUARY 10, 2014 - RECEIVED VISA GRANT THRU EMAIL FEBRUARY 21, 2014- START OF BRIDGING COURSE Good luck to all future Nurses in Oz including myself.[/quote']

Wow i'm from davao too!! All the best in your upcoming briding program with ihna!

I had my bridging last may2013 with ihna also;)

You can do it and God will be with you! God bless;)

[balongmeow]

Hello Claree. I have not received my COE yet but I'm for Mar 2014 intake. Really excited. :) Hope we could meet each other soon. :)

[mrvoldy]

hello guys ive been reading threads from this forum for quite some time now and I hope that someone with very kind heart will enlighten me in filling up the new AGOS 40.

here's my queries:

1. In section C: proof of identity, what documents can be provided in Categories A, B and C (relative to Philippine setting)? I've checked their list as shown in the form and I can only provide my oversees passport and board registration certificate as pertinent documents. Can I provide them with the basic documents say NBI, SSS, GSIS or other government document to satisfy this?

2. Is the residential address synonymous to my permanent address (my provincial address in the Phil.) or my work address?

3. In section E, in satisfying the criteria 3 (i think it is a new mandate from the Board), it states there: The relevant nursing regulatory authority or agency should provide evidence directly to AHPRA that the program of study which led to registration was accredited by the nurse regulatory authority or agency in the country/state/jurisdiction where the program was delivered at the time you studied. What does it refer to? PRC or the BON?

4. In section E, criteria 4 (under AQF level 7- bachelor's degree), what specific document/s need to be provided in the Board? Do diploma/ TOR suffice?

that's all for now. pls bear with my lengthy questions :) I'l appreciate any form of help. God bless us all

[redbloodcell]

Hello Co-nurses, I would like to work also in Australia. But unfortunately im just a new RN with just a year of paid hospital experience. What steps would you suggest that i should take, maybe the first one is taking IELTS. thanks in advance for the response.