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Bridging Program in Australia

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)

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    ACN website shows Feb 2018 as Full.

    PM sent

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    Hi Faith2911,

    My husband being a SW engg applied PR with family and thats how Im a PR now.

    After getting our PR grant - I started the Nursing Registration process.

    Gd Luck

    Thanks for the reply í ½í¸Š btw, can I also get your email add? I just would like to ask some questions if its okay with you

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    april0410

    Most of the places in Melbourne have their ANMAC approval dates expiring in Feb / Mar 2018.

    SO nobody will offer seat for BP in 2018 since they have to renew their accreditation status.

    At the moment, Only ACN sydney has their accreditation till Nov 2018 and offering intakes for 2018 till Nov.

    Please check with ACN as I jus got seat for their April 2018 INtake.

    I hope the other schools would renew their accreditation at the soonest. Thank you!

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    Hi Faith2911,

    My email id - PM sent

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    Other schools are waiting for the rumored proposals for changes in BP which might be effective during mid of 2018.

    16-24 weeks of new BP and higher fees and so on - but no confirmation yet.

    Im not sure abt the schools whose accrediation are nearing expiry will be renewed only when the new changes are confirmed by ANMAC.

    So , better complete the BP bfr mid of 2018.

    Refer the link below

    Registered nurse accreditation standards review | ANMAC | Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council

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    Hi, I'm completing my vaccination.. I'm a bit confused..what's the difference between a lot number and batch number in a vaccine? Please enlighten me coz the only thing I can see in the vaccines are lot number. Thanks

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    Hello! Do any of you have feedback with your experience in ACFE or ETEA? I am wondering which school to enroll in. :)

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    Just write the number u can find in the vaccine.

    Maybe Lot or Batch - either is Fine (do mention the brand).

    ACN asked me the DTPa vaccine brand.

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    Hello, I just want to ask, does ACN really fail students in Bridging program?

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    Got offer letter for 7 feb 2018 from etea SA.

    Tuition fees is 16200

    No interview.

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    Hi! I'm new here. I'm a RN in the PH with 3years working experience and is planning to go to Australia next year. However, i'm torn between the BP and taking up a 2-yr undergrad course in nursing. I'm done with all the other requirements including IELTS and most of my relatives live in Aus. I have 3 uncles who has been living there for more than 30 yrs and will be the ones to sponsor my studies and other expenses. They told me that earning a bachelor degree (2 to 3 yrs) would have more benefits than pushing through with BP especially in finding a job and processing PR. But I find it a bit too long. Despite not having to worry about expenses, still I would like to at least save time and effort.

    So I have some questions about BP:

    1. After finishing the program and say I passed and applied for registration, am I automatically a AuRN? What I mean is, I will be registered as a professional AU nurse and will be on the same level with those who earned a bachelor's degree in nursing and not as an enrolled nurse? (Cause this nurse levels confuse me)

    2. After becoming an AuRN, and find a work/ get employed right away and get a working visa, can I apply for PR already, if not, how long do I have to practice my profession and stay in Australia before i can file for one?

    Thank you in advance!

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