sandy05

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1. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

   sandy05 replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Good thing for me the ER nurses from the hospital where I used to work are humble and helpful.They're not the type who talk endlessly about the exciting cases they encounter in the ER [at least not during the shift or while in the hospital, and, as I...

2. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   sandy05 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   This happened to me before. I had to request for a detailed course description from my school [took the registrar 1 week to release the 100-page document], paid them 1,500 for the super detailed set of documents [course syllabus included], had it pho...

3. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   sandy05 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   hi guys! do you know someone who's heading to bendigo in may?

4. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   sandy05 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   hi. if you gave AHPRA a Philippine address for correspondence and you're expecting a letter this week or few weeks ago, you might want to call or visit the post office nearest to you to get the letter yourself. sometimes letters from abroad stays in ...

5. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   sandy05 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   ..and that is really kind and generous of you cioman94..as well as the others who take time to reply..thanks!ü well, my parents and cousin have decided that i will lodge a student visa [they insist that i choose student visa]..good luck to me..i hope...

6. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   sandy05 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   hello everyone! i'm back..thanks to those who congratulated me before.. i just want to know if someone here really experienced applying for a bridging visa while he/she is on a 456 visa? is that possible? i thought 456 visas always have a 'no further...

7. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   sandy05 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   cioman94 and ahpra: i am a first courser, i finished bsn in a 5 year old school, and i have a 1 yr volunteer experience. i think the key is to provide exactly what they are asking for. cioman94, you are already au rn right? when and where did you get...

8. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   sandy05 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   Thank you. Good luck and God bless us all!

9. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   sandy05 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   cioman94: My problem with a 456 visa is that it's only okay for 3 mos..at least with the student i think i can be given 2 mos extension [ex. if i'm granted a 3 month student visa, plus extension]. i want to use the extension so that i can wait for my...

10. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    sandy05 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    Thanks, yes, that's what I intend to do eventhough i'm still in the first few steps. I still have a lot to do to go there. I know it's confusing, that's why i put a disclaimer above. You see I am one of the people who applied first to NBV and so I th...

11. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    sandy05 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    Hi, I shared the recent development in my application for the benefit of those who are still waiting, so that you can have an idea about how long the assessment might take. However, i don't think the time period can be applied to all. I hope I am not...

12. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    sandy05 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    Waah, where's my previous post?! This is a repost. ceridwyn and mikyong: Thanks! Still a long way to go... The letter says that a list of schools that offer approved programs can be found in nmba website. I downloaded it weeks ago and my top choices ...

13. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    sandy05 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    AHPRA: thanks..sorry i can't send pm yet..is it okay if i answer your question here, or you'll just wait until i have 15 posts? You can also ask other forumers, especially the pioneers. Has anyone tried applying for a student visa? Can you enumerate ...

14. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    sandy05 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    Hello everyone! I just want to share that I already received my letter of eligibility from AHPRA..woohoo! I was told that my application would be assessed in week commencing 04 Oct, so that's 3 weeks assessment period [approx]. I am now checking out...

15. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    sandy05 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    yeah you're right...i hope someone gets approved soon so that we'll know...the same friend i was talking about recently received a letter from AHPRA VIC asking for a new Cert of Employment...at least we know that his application is already being asse...