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)

[funnybanana1989]

thank you for that very informative message annie :)

[sbeattrix]

Yes, of course. You can't go to the placement without the police check. ETEA just gave the website and we did everything by ourselves. I'll check the website, sorry i forgot it coz I'm at the airport right now, lol, so excited to go back to Phil. :)

God bless on your trip back to phils!!! are you from manila? hoping you could let me know what website that is.;-)

[GLme]

hi! anyone here going to ACFE for April 29 intake like me? please send me a message. Thank you.

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[zheann]

Hi! Just want to know how long will it take for AHPRA to assess/process the LOE after they receive our application? Thanks!

[belle_v2g, BSN, RN]

Hi! Just want to know how long will it take for AHPRA to assess/process the LOE after they receive our application? Thanks!

Depends which ahpra branch you lodged..

[zheann]

Thanks Annie! Where did you lodge your application? I heard Victoria has the fastest processing time. Is that right?

[k8lyn]

Thanks Annie! Where did you lodge your application? I heard Victoria has the fastest processing time. Is that right?

Victoria takes 1-2 months but the disadvantage is that they don't give extensions. Unlike for WA wherein waiting time is longer, but you can ask for an extension if you can't find a school in the given 12 month period :)

[belle_v2g, BSN, RN]

Thanks Annie! Where did you lodge your application? I heard Victoria has the fastest processing time. Is that right?

I processed mine in Queensland. And i did not experience any problem since my application up to registration.

[zheann]

I processed mine in Queensland. And i did not experience any problem since my application up to registration.

Thank you! How long did they process your application in Queensland? Do you have an idea of the WA processing time?

[belle_v2g, BSN, RN]

Thank you! How long did they process your application in Queensland? Do you have an idea of the WA processing time?

Application process took 2 months in QLD. My registration is only 10 days. I heard a lot of students experienced longer processing time in WA. The registration takes up to 6 months. While some students who finished bridging last december haven't got their registrations yet and they are from WA as well.

[belle_v2g, BSN, RN]

Thanks Annie! Where did you lodge your application? I heard Victoria has the fastest processing time. Is that right?

Yes, I heard Victoria's processing time is fast but due to the volume of applicants they are receiving now i think it's not as fast just like before.

[reshin]

Yes, I heard Victoria's processing time is fast but due to the volume of applicants they are receiving now i think it's not as fast just like before.

I would just like to ask if do you have to go to the AHPRA where you lodged your application for the identity requirements? Also, regarding the registration after the IRON program, do you still have to file your reg on the same AHPRA branch you lodged your app for the bridging program? Thanks!