I have a question for filipino nurses in Australia

World Philippines

Published

Hi. I would just like to know if it really is a requirement for filipino registered nurses to undergo a bridging course? You see, my boyfriend is a nurse in the Philippines. He's been working as a registered nurse there for over 2 years now. I just recently moved to Vicotria, Australia. He is thinking of moving here too. Recently, he applied for registration at the Nursing Board of Victoria(NBV). And we also found an agency who can help sponsor him going here..so we're just waiting for the NBV registration. Ive been going over the website of NBV, and I dont see anything about a bridging course. I also asked my friend in Canberra(who knows a filipino nurse who migrated from the Phils last december) if he had to undergo a bridging course, he said no. all his friend did was take the ielts exam, apply for registration at the nursing board of NSW, and found an agency that sponsored him. I'm really worried about the bridging course..its really expensive. Hai..it might be much longer than I thought before I see my boyfriend again. I would really appreciate your help and your reply. God bless.

post deleted

Up Vote Up Vote ×
all licensed nurses here in the philippines need to take a "pre-registration course" to be a registered nurse in australia. ive talked with a registered migration officer of australia and this was what she told me. The pre-registration course are for overseas nurses who wants to work in australia as Level 1 (nurse). Victoria University offers this course for 8k+ aus dollars. This course is for 3 mos and after which you're already a RN there no more board exams unlike in US. You should submit all the requirements to the nursing board of victoria for you to be eligible to take the said course. I'm still waiting for the june 2008 board exam results since one of there requirements is the license number. :)

hi. i just wanna ask. did they tell you whether experience is needed to be able to take the pre-registration course in victoria? tnx. I am also interested in taking the course there to ppractice as a nurse in australia. thanks. and may i know your migration officer? and also good luck and God bless with the result of the nursing board exam. I hope they release the result soon.:nuke:

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ER/ Radiology Nurse.

They are not requiring you to have any experiences here but I believe that you need to present some certification of your trainings. Like for instance, Basic Life Support etc. While waiting for the board exam results I'm going through trainings to gather certificates. If you want to meet up with some registered migration officer check out http://www.migration-options.com and look for the list of these RMAs.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I lost the link to bridge program. Could someone post it. :bluecry1:

http://www.anmc.org.au/docs/International_docs/Competency%20based%20Assessments%20for%20Internationally%20Qualified%20Nurses%20and%20Midwives.pdf

chooses wisely!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
They are not requiring you to have any experiences here but I believe that you need to present some certification of your trainings. Like for instance, Basic Life Support etc. While waiting for the board exam results I'm going through trainings to gather certificates. If you want to meet up with some registered migration officer check out http://www.migration-options.com and look for the list of these RMAs.

okay, thanks. i hope everything goes well for all of us!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I emailed the Queensland Nursing Council, but i havent heard from them...what do i do now?... any advice

Up Vote Up Vote ×
all licensed nurses here in the philippines need to take a "pre-registration course" to be a registered nurse in australia. ive talked with a registered migration officer of australia and this was what she told me. The pre-registration course are for overseas nurses who wants to work in australia as Level 1 (nurse). Victoria University offers this course for 8k+ aus dollars. This course is for 3 mos and after which you're already a RN there no more board exams unlike in US. You should submit all the requirements to the nursing board of victoria for you to be eligible to take the said course. I'm still waiting for the june 2008 board exam results since one of there requirements is the license number. :)

If one has two years of paid work experience, then they do not need to complete the bridging program. And this is for any nurse that has trained in the Philippines, as well as other SE Asian countries.

With the two years of valid and acceptable work experience, the three month course is waived.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
If one has two years of paid work experience, then they do not need to complete the bridging program. And this is for any nurse that has trained in the Philippines, as well as other SE Asian countries.

With the two years of valid and acceptable work experience, the three month course is waived.

hi suzanne. do you have a link where it says no experience required to get into the bridging course in australia?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
If one has two years of paid work experience, then they do not need to complete the bridging program. And this is for any nurse that has trained in the Philippines, as well as other SE Asian countries.

With the two years of valid and acceptable work experience, the three month course is waived.

Ms. Suzanne, if you're determined to take the bridging program, are you still eligible if you don't have work experience? For example, you have all the training you can get (Basic Life Support, IV Therapy, First Aid, etc.) but still no work experience, can you still be able to be eligible for that? Thank you so much!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

daffodils

:nono:no experience needed for the QNC pathway, other options (NSW,SA,NT)are offered with experience but this one is still the best with or without experience.

http://www.qnc.qld.gov.au ----

Up Vote Up Vote ×

hi there! I'm from Philippines. Recently, i attended an australian consultancy office here re RN to work at Australia. They mentioned about the bridging course. It offers an online course (PartA) and the written exam to be taken here and Part B is the clinical course to be taken at Aus. Is there a set up like that in Australia?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Please do some reading. The Links are everywhere in this website ---but to make it short--here it is one more time...

http://cas.cqu.edu.au/FCWViewer/view.do;jsessionid=8a4d179c30da232332de695142b19f0fae39450b9af5.e34Nax8ObxeMai0LaNmPbNqLbxmNe6fznA5Pp7ftolbGmkTy?page=659

Still doubt that consultancy?

Please take note that you will only be accommodated by CQU-CAS when you have been properly assessed by QNC. :uhoh3:

I think the moderators should up the topics or make it a sticky thread regarding registration to Australia.Its scattered everywhere. And the the inquiry has been a hot topic. Just my opinion.:up:

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Add a Comment