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)

@Krystellita. Depends where you are located.

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Do have idea which place in manila or cebu offers cheap serology testing? My city doesnt offer it so i really need to fly somewhere else to have it taken.

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Do you know which place in manila or cebu po that offer serology testing?

Be doing my bridging this july and the school requires me to submit the tests right away.

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@Krystellita.

It will save you a lot of time if you do the test in accredited clinics, results faster. But do ask your school if they will accept any clinic report of your serology. Otherwise, the one accredited by the Australian immigration in Cebu is the NATIONWIDE HEALTH SYSTEM CEBU INC, located in GF Gillamac's Bldg, 169 Sanciangko, Cebu.

You can always check the DIBP website: Welcome

This way you know you use the Australian accredited clinics.

Goodluck with you coming bridging course.

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Planning to take the bridging at ACN too later this year. Just don't know if they still offer intakes. Already pass my documents but still waiting for their response.

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Hi Sir! In which country are you based? I'm planning for ACN in NSW later this year but haven't submitted my application yet. Still inquiring for clinics in Manila doing serology and some vaccines.

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Also from Philippines. I did my serology at St. Lukes BGC at the same time when I applied for the Visa Health screening. I only took the Varicella serology test because its much more expensive if your going to get the MMR serology. Better yet just take the 2 doses.

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Wow, you've really had it done Sir. Do you have any idea if it will matter should I plan to take the serology tests at a different clinic to submit to ACN? I haven't processed anything related to my visa, and I thought St. Luke's and its satellite clinics only cater for visa applicants. :)

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hi, i'm new here.. planning to take BP in the near future. I haven't done any english exam yet. But already preparing for PTE. Hoping I would get my desired scores on first try. Anyway, i just want to know any thoughts out there regarding my case. After finishing BP will my chances for employment be possible for only having less than 3yrs experience in ophthalmology dept? I'm not applying for PR because I still lack points upon self assessment. Will the TSS visa be granted in my case if ever? Please enlighten me. TIA

btw im from PH.

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@jr28nm. What are your scope of practice in the opthalmology dept? As for your question about job prospects after BP, that's difficult to answer because yes, there are jobs around but how persistent are you in your job applications? Are you willing to make sacrifices and work in regional areas where the demand is higher? Or try another nursing area to begin with? All things considered, it takes you in the end to make that decision in how much efforts you are willing to put to make your dream realized.

I was scared too, it took me 2 years of pondering before taking the risk. I surfed online a lot for jobs in Australia and I realized, I need to meet those requirements first before job hunting. You are on the right pathway. Take that PTE and aced it. The ball starts rolling once you have the English requirement as all other aspects of the application are easier to secure/provide.

This site (allnurses) is very helpful. Try to read previous posts and experiences of others. It will give you insights in how to proceed forward.

Goodluck to you!

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Thanks @simpleclaudia for the warm thoughts and free advice.

With regards to my experience in ophtha, it consists of opd, diagnostics and peri-op. It was a great opportunity to be in this field as it was all new to me.

Ofcourse, if God-willing, I would look and accept jobs that will keep me working in au.

Yes, just like you i've been pondering about this more than a year ago. But now, though many things has changed already, I'll try and make the first step, and hope that everything good will follow.

And as for you, more blessings and happinessí ½í¸Š

Thank you...

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@jr28nm. PTE for me is a reasonable test. I took IELTS several times and never reached 7 in writing, stucked @6.5. I took PTE without proper review and aced it in 1 go. Then, the rests are easier. I was able to make it here in Aus without an agent's help.

When I started, I have limited ideas. This website helps me see that nursing arena is truly wide that what nursing skills we utilize in our nursing practice are always transferable in any nursing field/job we seek. It often comes down how we "sell" or present ourselves in our CV that will make a difference for us.

Like I said, if you invest some of your time surfing other nurses experiences here. You will find encouraging stories of their journeys. In my experience working as a maternity nurse, I was initially tunelled vision in my job search and it was tough because here in Aus, they prefer dual registration- nurse/midwife for that field. You can imagine my stress. Online searches help me modify my CV and keep my sanity intact! I revised my CV and focus on my transferable skills and float my CV everywhere where I see that I can work. Job offers pour in and I am blessed to land a job near where I live. Not in maternity but something I am enjoying at present and getting a good pay too.

It really depends on each of us how flexible we can be and how determined to make that move. I met nurses who can find work easily but are very choosy and picky and you know how things can go downhill for them. My goal back then, any job as long its a nursing job! How exhilarating it is to land a good pay job as a Clinical Care Coordinator!

Keep your sight on your goal. Goodluck!

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