sofia*26

sofia*26 specializes in NICU, Medical Surgical, Clinical.

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1. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

   sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration

   sjbubbles 24: In my case, i just sent my certified true copy of TOR to NMBWA since it's already certified by our school's registrar.. with regards to the certificate of employment, 4vida was right, you only have to send a photocopy of it. no original...

2. wondering

   sofia*26 replied to 13th stranger's topic in International

   don't lose hope... we're from the same batch and have accomplished with success every exams needed to become USRN.. but because of retrogression and downturn of the economy worldwide, our dreams of going there is just impossible.. for the meantime :)...

3. for filipinos nurses who had undergone bridging course

   sofia*26 replied to APS's topic in International

   hi sjbubbles!.. i suggest visiting the other thread titled ''newly grad filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand." The requirements, costs and how to go about processing your papers in Australia has been discussed in this thread. Good ...

4. RNs / Student nurses slapped in the face

   sofia*26 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just happen to stumble into this particular article... http://www.nurseinaustralia.com/nursing-student-slapped-in-the-face/ Having been able to work for 2 years both at a hospital and a clinic, i've had a few encounters of patients who were totally ...

5. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

   sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration

   I think they do have a limited slot at DOH because one of the members of this forum who applied at NMBWA also inquired there and was informed that they don't have any available slots left for the BP or something like that.. ok dear keep me posted wit...

6. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

   sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration

   4vida: hi! im not considering DOH because I've worked in a hospital for only 1 1/2 years and 7 months in a clinic so i don't think i'm qualified to apply there.. But yeah they differ in BP fee, the DOH's BP is more expensive with AUD 2,000+ while in ...

7. Filipino nurses and CMDHB (Middlemore Hospital), NZ

   sofia*26 replied to Titanium888's topic in International

   I've read a lot of articles as well as threads from this forum that NZ does not accept filipino nurses who are second coursers. They only accept those who finished their BSN for four years.. :)

8. Inactive Nurse who wants to continue career in nursing

   sofia*26 replied to ut_utRN's topic in International

   There's a nurse re-entry program at the Philippine Heart Center for nurses who have been out of practice.. It's a four month training program which is only conducted once a year, if i'm not mistaken. I'm just not quite sure though if they have a crit...

9. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

   sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration

   hey sure no problem.. i'll keep you posted :) i have the assessment letter already. Just waiting for the result of my application to HPH if i'll be included in the sept run. I'm really keeping my fingers crossed to be selected for the bridging progr...

10. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration

    hi 4vida :) it took a little longer for me to receive my assessment letter from the NMBWA because unfortunately, my RLE was not attached to my TOR. I thought the TOR was already enough.. So, when i mailed my credentials & application form around ...

11. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration

    hi angel!.. yup working as a volunteer nurse is also considered at HPH. :wink2:

12. medical exam for nurses going abroad

    sofia*26 replied to icko806's topic in International

    each country has their own set of medical requirements so i think it is difficult to specify the vaccinations / procedures that you are asking. However, as what Silverdragon mentioned, most medical exams cover laboratory tests, chest xray and vaccin...

13. pls confirm

    sofia*26 replied to sweetie5's topic in International

    what your friend might be referring to is the fact that, if you already finished a first course ( healthcare course related or not ), your credentials will be evaluated by any school you are interested to attend to, and there are chances that some of...

14. about bridging courses

    sofia*26 replied to txx119's topic in International

    it's ok don't worry :).. i applied at WA and has received the assessment letter already. I'm just waiting now for the result of my application at HPH if i would be given a slot for the september run. Results would be given at mid to late july so i'm ...

15. about bridging courses

    sofia*26 replied to txx119's topic in International

    hi :) i just sent you a private message.. Cheers! :)