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!

@ linkRN

As far as I know, it is possible. If you could find an Australian based institution willing to nominate or sponsor you for the AIN training then you will be able to stay and work in Australia under the Occupational trainee visa. The program should also be an approved program. Occupational trainee visas can be approved up to 2 years (usually 1 year only).

Now, I hope you will do your research first about the trainee program that you will undertake. Trainees are paid minimum, and I can't promise you that it will be enough for your everyday needs. Also, double check if the training will be paid or unpaid.

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to aelith:

Thanks for the info. I will also research regarding such option.

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to aelith:

How about taking up Age Care III and Age Care IV courses? Can you be registered as a nurse @ queensland nursing council?

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@ linkRN

Also, I can't guarantee that you will be eligible for a permanent visa after you finish the training program. And if it's for AIN only, the training program would most probably be for 1 year only. Best thing to do is consult with a migration agent for you to have a better idea of what visas you could take when you go for a bridging program.

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@ linkRN

No. Those courses are for Assistants in Nursing only. The only course that would qualify you for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council/Board is the Bachelor in Nursing or Master in Nursing degrees recognized or approved by the relevant state regulating authority.

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ei aelith. what university is the cheapest for the post graduate course among all the universities you have posted earlier?? i am just asking because may be i can handle the fees. lol :yeah:

tnx in advance

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@ maeriz

It would depend on what state and whether you will go for a rural or metro area. And just to clarify things, I've only come across 2 Universities that offer a Master's degree qualification, the rest are Bachelor's degree which are not post grad.

Two of the cheapest Universities would be ACU and Charles Darwin University. Their tuition fees are approximately 16500-17000 a year.

Tell me which state you want to go to and I'll help look for a University for you. Also, majority of the Universities only have February entry and only a couple Uni have both February and July entry.

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tnx for the planning. well. i am really planning for the cheapest way to go to australia. i know everything is expensive but i want the cheapest among the expensive. i have been researching this for a week now.

hmmm.. i do not care where it is as long as if i finish the course, i can be registered in australia. sigh. it is very hard.

:argue: :banghead:

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that is tnx for the reply. i am sorry :D

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The cheapest way is the bridging course. :) And if you have an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen bf or spouse, you can apply for a partner visa (one of the cheapest too). Another option is if you have a spouse now (any nationality) and is a skilled worker with relevant experience of at least 1-2 years then he/she can apply for a Skilled Independent (resident) visa and would include you and the kids in the application. If granted, all of those included in the application will have a permanent resident visa. You can also apply for Skilled -sponsored (relative or employer).

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Okay for everyone's sake, below is a link for all the undergraduate nursing courses (pre-registration) in all states in Australia. I really want to make it better by also stating here the international student fee but I'm just too busy now lol... just visit the University's link and check :)

http://www.rcna.org.au/UserFiles/current_uni_list_6_aug_2007.pdf

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Hi Aelith! Do you have an idea as to the bridging program of NBV? Like, the a list of course providers for the CAP in Victoria perhaps? the duration of the program? Do they provide accomodation for their international applicants?

Big thanks angel aelith!!!

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