From the Philippines to USA to Australia

[khaleesi123]

I am a recent graduate of BS Nursing in the Philippines. I didn't take the local board exam and I'm currently in the USA right now waiting for my NCLEX New York Application. The problem is I really want to pursue a career in Australia.

I really need options. These are the options:

1. Pass the nclex and then apply to Australia

2. Pass the nclex work a few months then apply to Australia (if I can find a job which I doubt for a recent grad)

3. Go straight to Australia

My questions is if I pass the NCLEX here, do I still need to take the Bridging program? Because if I'm gonna be taking it anyway, I'm thinking of just going straight to take the Bridging program without taking the NCLEX. I just thought that it would help and better if I have a previous license

It's not like I can find jobs here anyway as a new graduate without experience. I heard that Australia has more opportunities than USA

[khaleesi123]

You should know that in order to qualify as a "new grad" job in the States, the applicant must have applied within one year of their graduation date, NOT the month and year of the passing of the NCLEX-RN and have from zero to less than one year of actual RN experience to be considered.

Here's a good read on being a "new grad" from a foreign country: Click on it:

https://allnurses.com/nurse-registration/new-grad-status-702252.html

So many of us international students are so far behind once we get the ATT and the competition is even tougher. But there have been a few lucky ones, in the state of TX.

I think I get your point. I just actually read the qualifications for an RN nurse in a hospital here in NY.And from what I understand they are actually hiring someone who graduated within a year. Having problems with this because CGFNS verification takes months. I graduated last April, so that means I still have 7 months. please correct me if I'm wrong because that's how I comprehend it

[steppybay]

I think I get your point. I just actually read the qualifications for an RN nurse in a hospital here in NY.And from what I understand they are actually hiring someone who graduated within a year. Having problems with this because CGFNS verification takes months. I graduated last April, so that means I still have 7 months. please correct me if I'm wrong because that's how I comprehend it

Yes, if you graduated April, 2013, you will have until next year to apply into any new grad program, but you must also have passed the NCLEX hopefully for the first time. I think it's possible to apply prior to passing the NCLEX, but once they see your application is an international one, they could pass on it if there's no RN license number on the resume or if via on-line application. Then once it's rejected, it's harder to find out where you stand unless they give you the e-mail notice quickly of "thank you for your application, but we regret to inform you...."

Some places using the on-line application system will toss out those applications if the computer system reads that the graduation date/year exceeds their minimum requirements (in this case scenario, pass the one year mark of your April 2013 graduation date).

Just know that there's a hiring priority and preferences for those nurses that were educated in the States or did their clinicals in their hospitals (which I'm assuming is where you're looking in versus a nursing home, private care giver, LTC, SNF etc.) Some hospitals use the applicant nurse's highest and best college grades and or those with very good references and or with lots of good volunteer and charity work on their resumes as "points" to move their paperwork higher on the possible to be interviewed and hired pile.

Don't forget that you'll be one of several hundreds of applicants going after the same jobs and that number varies from 1-10 or a bit more, depending on what department you want to work in.

There might be other hospitals or other nursing facilities that are having a tough time keeping nurses either due to poor or less than desirable working conditions that might be a bit easier, but still face some tough competition but on a different level.

From other's experiences, there's a good 8-9 months or more lag period from the application date to a final ATT notice, then you need to see if you can quickly fit into the next NCLEX seating as soon as possible. You can't schedule the exam test date ahead of time until you get the final clearance.

Once you passed the one year application period, you're not considered a "new grad", but rather an old or stale-dated (new) grad.

I noticed in your earlier comments you speak of looking into AU, you should read the topics in the section covering that part of the world. As a PH student, AU recently need to see at least 2 years of hospital experience in order to get into a bridging program, as it was mentioned in this thread, the more experience you have the better. The AU govt recently are making harder to obtain the visa, those that come out of the bridging program and some that are getting hired there have 4-5 years of hospital experience and as mentioned sponsorship's over there are like in the States from little to none.

[Lark101]

Good day, i am working in a US territory using my US license. Is it possible also that i will be exempted with the bridging program? Thank you.

Lark101 has been a member since Nov '16. Posts: 2

[Oj12]

Hi... i know this post was ages ago. However, i will be on the same situation as you both were. I just want to find out if the same rule applies from then to now.

Your reply willbe greatly appreciated.

[ishiway]

Hi just to ask if what happened now to your plan to move in Australia? did they honor you us license and experience in the usa then exempt you to the bridging program? Thanks

[ishiway]

hi have you got any news about this? im in the same situation thanks

[Germa Hilario]

There are of  new grad program in California. UCSF has new grad program. Why do you go to Australia you do not earn as much there as you do here in the US. New Grad programs starts from 68 dollars per hour to 72 dollars per hour. Are you a green card holder? I am not that they they help in your green card status.