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)

[Eds]

When do you plan to take the BP? If I will get a chance I’ll take September.

[J Pink]

3 minutes ago, Eds said:

@Jisha C I didn’t try to call their landline. Glad to hear you’d got the application form already. From where are you btw?

@Eds Thank You! Waiting for the offer letter. I am in Sydney. Hence, wanting to get it done asap. Hope you get to hear from them.

[Habibin]

I have been waiting my referral letter for almost 3 months now. Does anyone has an idea if I should call the APHRA? thank you! :D

[Eds]

Were you able to complete all the requirements? You can contact your reg officer if you have queries.

[Laime]

Hi Eds,

Just want to ask, were you able to get a response after the application from ACN? Do you know if there are other schools for BP? thanks in advance.

[Eds]

Hi @Laime!

I don’t have any updates from all the schools I had inquired up to this time especially ACN. When did you receive your ahpra referral? Any idea about the new pathway for registration?

[mgjuanRN]

On 4/1/2019 at 10:43 PM, Eds said:

@Jisha C I didn’t try to call their landline. Glad to hear you’d got the application form already. From where are you btw?

@Jisha C @Eds just be patient. Authorities are currently revising the program that is why waiting time takes a bit longer. Schools are waiting for the official publication Re: Revised program. Many people are waiting for slots for BP as well.

[Eds]

Thank you for the info @mgjuanRN. Yeah maybe that’s one of the reason why till now schools are not accepting students for BP. Are you experiencing the same?

[mgjuanRN]

3 minutes ago, Eds said:

Thank you for the info @mgjuanRN. Yeah maybe that’s one of the reason why till now schools are not accepting students for BP. Are you experiencing the same?

I am working as an RN (Div 1) in OZ now. I took the BP mid 2017. All the best @Eds!

[Laime]

hi @Eds I got my referral for bridging last December and since then i have been trying to enquire about BP to different schools. I only have a year for my referral letter I wish something will come out soon.

[Eds]

Hello @Laime we are in the same situation. Hopefully something will happen before our referral letter will expire. From where are you btw?

[Laime]

@Eds I am from the Philippines. where are you from? Let's just pray hard that sething will come out soon.