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

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Hi everyone, please help me.

I graduated last march 2007 here in the Philippines and I have my license here already.

Because of oversupply of nurses here, it's too difficult to find a job.

That's why I'm looking forward to working in Australia or New Zealand.

However, I'm confused. Esp about Australia.

I already have my bachelors degree here.

When I go there in Aus to work as RN, must I take a diploma in nursing first? can I work while studying?

After obtaining my diploma there, am I already a registered nurse?

Thank you!

Hi, Aelith!biggrin.gif:D This thread is getting longer. I don't have to post any question because all I have to do is read every inquiry asked of you.biggrin.gif:D I think they should put a dedicated page for you here, eh?:yeah:yeah.gif

Take care & Godspeed:cool:cool.gif

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To Aelith,

So entry available is only in July 2009? Hmm.. The wait seems to be almost forever:)

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Hello LinkRN,

No. Pre-registered Nursing degree simply means that the degree is recognised by the relevant state regulating authority and that graduates of that degree will be eligible for registration in that state. If you are a graduate of the said recognised degrees, your application for registration will be expedited as the State regulating authority doesn't need to review again if your degree has satisfied competency standards for nursing practice.

To become an enrolled nurse, you need to finish a Pre-enrolled Nursing program. It is a diploma level only not a degree.

What are courses that is pre-registered nursing degree in Australia? Thanks for the reply

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@ gingerbreadman0214: LOL :chuckle I was actually thinking of making a separate thread and putting there all the infos lol. Like a FAQ thread for filipino nurses and other nurses who want to go to australia. Then again, it might be redundant already as I have given here so many info so yea. :yeah:

@ pastasana: Actually, the entries are either February or July every year. If you've done your IELTS, go ahead and pass your application now to the uni. You might still make it to the February 2009 entry. Application to the Universities actually take only a few weeks to a month to finish. After which, you need to apply for the student's visa. The student visa can take 3-6 months to finish.

And honestly, between the bridging program and the student visa, the student visa will still be done faster than that of the whole process for bridging program. :) Remember, in the bridging program, you still have to apply for a visit visa or any equivalent for you to go there for your clinical practice. The visit visa will still take months to finish or faster if you're lucky. Add the application and assessment process of the State regulating Authority for the Nursing registration... that's a whole lot of time :)

Anyway, if you are going for the July entry, I would advise you to apply to the University now. I can give you further info on which Universities have July entry and how to apply.

@ linkRN

There are a lot of pre-registration courses. Which state(s) is (are) your target(s)?

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@ gingerbreadman0214: LOL :chuckle I was actually thinking of making a separate thread and putting there all the infos lol. Like a FAQ thread for filipino nurses and other nurses who wants to go to australia. Then again, it might be redundant already as I have given here so many info so yea. :yeah:

Make it like one of those sticky thread thingies. Compile all your replies and dump 'em in there. But it seems you're enjoying accommodating your fellow pinoy & pinays. You're all heart.:redpinkhe By all means, enjoy.:D

UST didn't win both the ball game & the cheering competition. My alma mater's varsity department has lost its touch. Just wanna let you know.:D Go, uste!:cool:

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Aww... why not the cheering comp?! Dang! lol.. Will you be coming to the 400 years celebration on 2011? I want to.. I hope I could :(

Only the mods can make the stickies. :)

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Aww... why not the cheering comp?! Dang! lol.. Will you be coming to the 400 years celebration on 2011? I want to.. I hope I could :(

Only the mods can make the stickies. :)

400 years...Definitely!:D Like "Paskuhan", there will be free grub for sure. Probably even more. More reason for me to push my application for an alumni ID.:D

Are you a fellow thomasian?

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LOL.. the alumni ID expires every year boohoo... :no:

Dang I want to be there lol.. already miss paskuhan :( Err... am I? secret LOL :yeah: nah... always and forever a proud Thomasian naks LOL...

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LOL.. the alumni ID expires every year boohoo... :no:

Dang I want to be there lol.. already miss paskuhan :( Err... am I? secret LOL :yeah: nah... always and forever a proud Thomasian naks LOL...

Only good for a year? Then I'll apply on 2011.:D

So that's why you're compassionate...Most graduates of the health care related courses are like this.:D (can I include myself, being a med undergrad?:rolleyes: I had my share of actual patient care naman ah...:p) Praying every hour before and after every class.:saint: You'll definitely be a superb nurse.:yeah:

I'll try to upload a video of this year's paskuhan on youtube.

I'll just pm you when I already can and I'll keep in touch from there.

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to aileth

I'am planning to apply at Queensland.

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to aelith:

I have read this from another thread: Some employers are happy to employ overseas nurses on training visas which enable you work as an Assistant in Nursing while you do your CAS educational modules. The wages for AiN are not as high but you can still manage OK for a year until you get your registration.

Can this be possible? Taking up CAS education modules at Queensland at the same time working as assistant in nursing.

The hospital will sponsor your visa, occupational training visa.

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Are you seriously planning to enroll? If so, can I tag along? LOL :yeah: Just so, I know someone else in the Uni :(

Okay there are a lot of Unis in Queensland too. I'll divide it by Rural and Metropolitan :) All of the following Universities offer Bachelor of Nursing (graduate Entry). You will be eligible for registration upon completion of the course.

Metropolitan (Brisbane)

Australian Catholic University - Brisbane campus

Queensland University of Technology

University of Queensland

Griffith University (Nathan, Logan, Gold Coast)

Rural

Central Queensland University

James Cook University

University of the Sunshine Coast

University of Southern Queensland

I can provide you more info if you need it. Only a few of the above offers a July entry. Better choose first which area you want to stay and then choose the Universities there.The metropolitan Universities are not far from each other.

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