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 cuteejanee,

You can check their website(http://www.healthstaff.webs.com) its an agency in the Phils.that helps nurses to NewZealand they have sponsor willing to give Financial Assistance to Nurses.

Hi cvekowalska,

Could you kindly refer me to the person whom I can buy or borrow the books needed for review on CAS.kindly email me infos on Thanks alot.

Hi punjabi,

kindly email me where can I exactly buys those Thanks alot.

Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Can I again remind members not to post email addresses as per terms of service. Also remind members not to solicit for books etc. You can name places where to get the books etc from but please do not post phone numbers

^If that's the case, what visa will those without employer get to take the CAS part B?

Sorry for the late reply... :(

You have several options when you are about to take the CAS. It can be a tourist visa, a short stay visa, or a student visa.

Hiya aelith!

what visa is suitable for me when I go to oz for my part II clinicals in the future if I want to bring my husband together with me? I am a bit confused because I thought its the 456 visa before but now, joeturtle's visa for the clinicals is 676 which is an individual visa. how's that?

thanks aelith!

I think the standard is 676 for CAS students if you consider my case, another CAS student doing her clinical placement now and joeturtle. I was instructed by CAS to apply for a 676 visa. I asked CAS if I can apply for a 456 instead of 676 but they told me I need to apply for 676 and not 456, the same goes with the other CAS student I know who is doing her clinicals now.

Does anyone here know someone who went to OZ for the first time for their clinical placement or clinical challenge test not on a 676 visa?

Visa is really confusing:no:

Specializes in Operating Room.

Hi,

I plan on applying for a 456 visa when it is time for me to do the Part B. But how does an interim visa work? How do I apply for it and how much does this interim visa cost?

BTW...Dolcevita, have you received your QNC assessment?

Specializes in Operating Room.

Mr KOWALSKA: I plan on applying for a 456 visa when it is time for me to do the Part B. How do I apply for it and how much does this interim visa cost? Most of all, where do I apply for it? Can I do it by internet or do I have to pass the papers personally? Please enlighten us.

Also, what type of interim permit can I apply for? You know, the number (like 456, 656, 175 etc)

DOLCEVITARN: Have you received your QNC assessment? When do you plan on taking the Part A?

I had my documents notarized today in PRC and the NP put, "I hereby certify that this document is a faithful reproduction of the original." I also asked him to put his phone number and address.

Would this suffice?

i had my documents notarized today in prc and the np put, "i hereby certify that this document is a faithful reproduction of the original." i also asked him to put his phone number and address.

would this suffice?

true copy checklists

- the certification must appear on the front of each page of the document.

- each page must show original signature

- date of certification

- name of individual certifying the document

- signature

- contact address

- phone number

Specializes in Critical Care / Emergency.

Does anyone here know someone who went to OZ for the first time for their clinical placement or clinical challenge test not on a 676 visa?

Yes, my colleague got a 456 Short Stay Visa, multiple entry valid for one year. She will be doing the CAS program. Another colleague got also a 456 Short Stay Visa, multiple entry valid for one year and will be doing the Bridging program at College of Nursing in Burwood Sydney.

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