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!

i passed the ielts. woohoo!

next pitstop: challenge test

land down under,wait for me.....

but for now, need to start cramming...hihi..

congrats punjabi. that' the way to go. yeheyyyyyy.:dancgrp:

another step again. he haw

siur branyan correct me if im wrong u said you failed the clinical part A of the module you took that module in australia i thought that the failed module in part A will be taken here in the philippines

Specializes in OR/DR/RR, Surgical Unit.
i passed the ielts. woohoo!

next pitstop: challenge test

land down under,wait for me.....

but for now, need to start cramming...hihi..

congrats!;) by the way, i just want to ask if you have submitted your application in Queensland but you have never taken the ielts yet? So it means they process the application without the ielts.

siur branyan correct me if im wrong u said you failed the clinical part A of the module you took that module in australia i thought that the failed module in part A will be taken here in the philippines

Pls. click the link below so that you will have a better idea of the CAS program.

http://www.qnc.qld.gov.au/upload/pdfs/information_sheets/Registration/Competence_assessment_service.pdf

There are 4 components or subjects in the written exam (part A) of the challenge test, when I took part A here in the Phils. I failed 2 out of the 4 components/subjects - Professional practice and evidence based/clinical issues - hence I was not allowed to proceed to the 1 day clinical challenge test (Part B) but was directed to the 2 educational modules - Transition to Professional practice and Clinical practice/placement educational modules. I did the Transition to P.Practice module here in the Phils. via distance learning/education, after finishing it, I then took the next required module - clinical practice - this is the 1 month clinical placement in Aus.

If you do not want to go through the Challenge Test, you can opt to go straight to the educational modules, there are 4 educational modules, 3 theoretical (you can do it here in the Phils. via distance learning) and 1 practical (this one is done in Aus).

oh i'am well enlightened with your response sir branyan. By the way can i ask you how's the part A exam is it difficult to answer, i know all of us here in the forum would like to have an idea if the test will be easy or not and how's the clinical part in australia, is it similar to our RLE here in the philippines thanks for your replies i appreciate it very much.

congrats!;) by the way, i just want to ask if you have submitted your application in Queensland but you have never taken the ielts yet? So it means they process the application without the ielts.

correct. they processed my application even without the ielts yet.luckily i passed. everything seemd to fall in its place.just waiting for them to receive my ielts result so i could take the challege test.

i passed the ielts. woohoo!

next pitstop: challenge test

land down under,wait for me.....

but for now, need to start cramming...hihi..

Congrats dear :yeah:So happy for you :)

Hopefully the next news you'll post is your successful registration ;)

Ho Branyan,

I appreciate your diligence of informing other nurses (like me) in this thread, and so happy for you of passing and finally a registered nurse in Australia. You even did it on your own. I am very proud of you coz I do recommend that we should do it on our own too. But with the help and information of our co-nurses here in this thread.

Can I do my challenge test here from Davao City. Oh by the way, I am from Davao City and I hope co- nurses from Davao City can give me some inputs too.

Thank you.

i passed the ielts. woohoo!

next pitstop: challenge test

land down under,wait for me.....

but for now, need to start cramming...hihi..

congratulations! good luck and God bless to your exam

Hi Aelith, where is the part about the bridging program?

and does it require a full upfront payment before u can undertake the said program?

ty,

who said you need experience?

anyway, if you don't to go to queensland. try victoria.

2. directly applying for registration in division 1 at the nurses board of victoria.

2.1. fill out and print this form: http://www.nbv.org.au/media/43455/in...tion%20app.pdf

2.2. ielts (academic) result should have at least an overall band score of 7 with scores no less than the ones indicated below:

2.2.1. reading & listening 6.5

2.2.2. writing & speaking 7.0

2.3. prepare all other necessary documents before lodging your application which includes the following:

2.3.1. evidence of identity (true copy of passport or birth certificate)

2.3.2. certified true copy of transcript

2.3.3. certified true copy of diploma

2.3.4. certificate of initial registration

2.3.5. verification of registration (as far as i know, you will need to go to prc and ask them to send nurses board of victoria the said certification)

2.3.6. work statement (if applicable)

n.b. the nurses board of victoria does not specifically require one to have relevant nursing experience however if you do have, you are required to provide evidence of this. it does not specifically say if the experience would only be recognised if it is from a certain type of hospital (e.g. tertiary hospital).

2.3.7. evidence of change of name (if applicable e.g. marriage certificate)

2.3.8. enclosed fee (kindly check the website for the updated fee as this change yearly i think)

2.4. submit the application including all the documents needed and the fee.

2.5. wait for the nurses board of victoria's decision. it can be either of the following:

aelith, sorry to be disruptive but which of the following are u talking about?

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