Chances for international students to get into grad programs

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I'm a second year student and just recently I have decided to become a NICU/babies unit RN in the future. I understand that the positions for grad programs for local Australian students is already competitive enough, let alone being a international student. So I'm just wondering what can I do to enhance my chances for future employment? Thx! :)

One more thing, I prefer public hospitals over privates as I believe 99% of the privates are only trying to make profit and they don't really care about people.

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One more thing, I prefer public hospitals over privates as I believe 99% of the privates are only trying to make profit and they don't really care about people.

Oh sorry so I don't think there is any opportunity available for you after your graduation. Why don't you just stop being paranoid, and that life isn't as pink as you drew... Also, don't imagine yourself as highly competent and that you're gonna kick out other candidates and those jobs are just for you. Sorry, if public hospitals were in the "easy" zone, thousands of overseas students would have reached it and the unemployment crisis wouldn't last long as it did. Let's see what I said is right or wrong. Cheers

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Thx for the response! The reason for this thread is because deep down I know I'm not the competent type, so I'm just wondering how can I increase my chances to get employed! :poto: Do you think it would help if I do some volunteer work for the hospital or apply for the non-nursing part time position in the hospital? (eg. psa/receptionist/catering)

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Thx for the response! The reason for this thread is because deep down I know I'm not the competent type, so I'm just wondering how can I increase my chances to get employed! :poto: Do you think it would help if I do some volunteer work for the hospital or apply for the non-nursing part time position in the hospital? (eg. psa/receptionist/catering)

Oh! I guess my comment wasn't so nice! I feel very guilty about what I said! Sorry for it, mate!

Well, I'm not competent, either. As from my friends' advice, we should look for jobs like AiN or PCA, just to earn relevant experience. It will be an advantage in your application. If you can, register for membership within Nurses' Associations around Australia (Some are free of charge, but some do cost), and put them in your resume later on.

I understand your situation, because I'm also an overseas student. But I don't mind working in aged-care or private hospitals, as long as I have a job.

Have you ever done placements in public hospitals? Just try your best, achieve good reports from your preceptors/facilitators/assessors. Especially your preceptors, try to make friend with them. They (and also your lecturers) may be good referees for you.

If you don't mind travelling, go public rural. After getting about 1 year experience, you can move to major cities and apply for work there.

And yes, what I heard from other students' complaints, kind of like "I was very confident, demonstrated good skills and knowledge, had good referee reports... why couldn't I win but the other less competent candidates?"... bla bla bla...

Nobody knows the future and whats going to happen, right? So its partly about luck (or karma)...

Just make an effort but don't hurt yourself or anyone. Good things will come to you... :yes:

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Thx mate! These are really good advice!

AIN positions these days are so hard to find :alien:, I think is like the TPPP programs, local Australian students are given priorities over international students. It will be amazing if I can get a AIN job haha

Anyway thank you again! Good luck to our study! :yes:

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Thx mate! These are really good advice!

AIN positions these days are so hard to find :alien:, I think is like the TPPP programs, local Australian students are given priorities over international students. It will be amazing if I can get a AIN job haha

Anyway thank you again! Good luck to our study! :yes:

Oh. I also forgot to tell you. Because priority is given to local students, you need to make sure that you have IELTS 7.0 to apply for nursing registration and own an australian PR (Permanent Residency). You would rather try to meet these requirements than listen to my advice above.

Listen, mate!!! Don't think about the future. It hasn't come yet. Just think about how to pass all academic units, clinical placements and IELTS 7 (7 in 4 bands). Future is never clear! The more we expect it, the more disappointed we may feel. Just try your best for the present!!! :yes:

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To be honest, your preference is the last thing you should consider when it comes to new grad positions. I don't know the exact situation in your state, but anybody who is short of Australian permanent residentship or citizenship is absolutely the last to consider for new grad in NSW. That is the fact and you can't do anything about it. What you can do, however, like Butterfly_Light said, is to do your best to finish your study and make sure that you can graduate with flying colors and to make sure that you will be meeting the requirements to register after you graduate. Don't wait until the last minute to take your IELTS or OET. You can take them long before you graduate since the results are valid for two years. In the meantime, you can also try to apply for AIN for PCA positions in hospitals or aged care facilities. The relevent clinical experience will definitely help you when applying for new grad position. More importantly, it allows you to establish relationships with people who might help you when you graduate. The same principle applies to when you are on clincal placement as well. Try to know people and maintain contacts. Knowing the right people can definitely make you stand out among the other applicants when you apply for a job.

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Wow, both of you two, snarky snarky...

OP, please excuse me for asking, but are you currently going to school in Oz? How much experience do you have with both the public and private hospitals here?

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Wow, both of you two, snarky snarky...

OP, please excuse me for asking, but are you currently going to school in Oz? How much experience do you have with both the public and private hospitals here?

Let me say first, I have no experience with either public or private hospitals. But I'm absolutely fine with your "Snarky" comment... :yes:

So, what else do you want to tell us?

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Well, I was wondering if you were even in Oz, because that's not how things work here. I was wondering what you were basing your comments on, especially if you have no experience with either.

Edit: Sorry, I thought you were the OP. Those were my reasons for asking the OP.

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Oops. Sorry for the re-post.

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