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)

Guys, just want to share with you if you are currently looking for a school, don't bother try applying at CON. In my case, i sent my application june 2012 and they have responded to me after 6 months! So if you're loe will be expiring soon, try somewhere else.

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Hi! I lodged my application for bridging program in College of Nursing last sep 2012, however, I'm still waiting to be selected for May's program. WHat will be estimated timeline from application to giving of offer letter from the school? My eligibility will be expiring soon I really need to take the bridging as soon as possible. Thanks in advance

hi eilocin,

I lodged my application for ACN/CON late august and I got the offer 3rd week of December. email them, make inquiries regarding the status of your application. :)

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Guys, just want to share with you if you are currently looking for a school, don't bother try applying at CON. In my case, i sent my application june 2012 and they have responded to me after 6 months! So if you're loe will be expiring soon, try somewhere else.

i would agree with you..

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I sent them back the Confirmation form with my signature thru email. But at this point, I have to suggest that you wait for the school's approval from AHPRA before you lodge your visa. but be ready with your requirements so that as soon as they get their approval you can readily lodge your visa.

I sent an email to con and they told me they sent a message to ANCM? for an extension of their curriculum. I also received an offer letter from IHNA but the problem with it is that my AHPRA loe will already be expired by the time I finished the program which is in June. so I really do not have much od a choice now.. and I already have lodged my visa.. :nailbiting: When is your intake?

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I sent an email to con and they told me they sent a message to ANCM? for an extension of their curriculum. I also received an offer letter from IHNA but the problem with it is that my AHPRA loe will already be expired by the time I finished the program which is in June. so I really do not have much od a choice now.. and I already have lodged my visa.. :nailbiting: When is your intake?

you can ask for an extension in your case officer in ahpra..

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you can ask for an extension in your case officer in ahpra..

if her application is lodged in AHPRA-Vic, extension is not possible.. :(

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if her application is lodged in AHPRA-Vic, extension is not possible.. :(

really?? did she already try??

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Yes.. mapie87 tried for an extension in ahpra vic..

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thanks for the advices. Is it possible for AHPRA WA to give an extension? I hope I can get the May slot.

I already followed up with the school however they said that the selection for MAy is not yet been set. WHat do you think is the cheapest and easiest school offering bridging program and the clinical placement is being held in nsw.

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you can ask for an extension in your case officer in ahpra..

I tried, emailed them thru web inquiry and called them and their answer was still no. einalem29 is right, AHPRA Vic doesn't allow extensions.

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Ahpra-wa will grant an extension once you present a confirmation of admission from your school. :)

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Ahpra-wa will grant an extension once you present a confirmation of admission from your school. :)

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I requested for an extension and they replied, "your request will be considered." But until now I haven't received a letter regarding extension. :(

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