Can a student visa lead to be a NURSE in AUS or NZ??

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Hi!I'm a BSN grad last 2011 and passed the NLE in da phils at d same yr.I'm currently volunteering in one of the hospitals in our area.i'm on my 9th month being a volunteer...I wud just lyk to ask if what lies ahead of me if I hook for a Student visa in Australia or NZ??do i have a chance ahead of me to be a Nurse in their country???thank you!!!

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Only if you speak english at a high level (IELTS 7) and do not use text speak.:nono:

Student visa to study what?

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Specializes in Cath lab, acute, community.

From my understanding, a student visa entitles the student to study full-time, at the same time they are allowed to work a very limited amount of hours. The amount of hours they are allowed to work means that they basically need another form of income, which often comes from mum and dad back home, or money they have saved. It's pretty tough being on a student visa!

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Only if you speak english at a high level (IELTS 7) and do not use text speak.:nono:

Student visa to study what?

I apologize for my text speak..;)....hmmmp... I haven't think yet on what course i will take..i dont have any idea..I'm done with my BSN here in Phils.i'm just wondering if i must take another BSN in Australia just for me to be a NURSE there?????

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

To be a nurse in Australia from the Philippines going by other posts you will have some form of bridging program to complete.

Moving to the Advice on Immigration forum

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For bridging program,student visa is the appropriate visa for it???am i right???

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

See the Australia government website:

Working in Australia as a Nurse

Nurses need to be in good health and have a certain level of education and experience. To work in a hospital or other health care area, nurses need to pass a health examination which includes a chest x-ray.

To work in Australia, nurses need to be registered or enrolled by the nurse regulatory body in the State or Territory in which they want to work.

The Australian Nursery and Midwifery Council (ANMC) website has more information including links to State and Territory nurse regulatory bodies.

See: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC)

Applicants for General Skilled Migration must obtain a skills assessment from the ANMC even if currently registered to work as a nurse in an Australian state or territory.

Visa Options for Nurses

English Language Proficiency for Internationally Qualified Nurses and Midwives - June 2010 (PDF 176KB)

Standards for Assessment of Nurses and Midwives for Migration Purposes - July 2010 (PDF 296KB)

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