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

[rnrn07]

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!

[paui]

hi paui!..

I inquired at HPH last february and told me that the current bridging fee is AU$880 plus an additional administration fee of AU$220.. but nursemavi says that effective sept 2009, the fee is AU$1100.. i'm still confirming with nursemavi if the current fee is already inclusive of the administration fee or not.. :)

hi Sofia!

can you add me to your ym accnt? i dnt know if i can post my email add here.. hehehe.. i've learned so much from you.. thanks!

[paui]

hi Sofia!

can you add me to your ym accnt? i dnt know if i can post my email add here.. hehehe.. i've learned so much from you.. thanks!

hi!

I received an email today, the total cost is AU$1100. Administration fee for overseas applicants included. :)

[bigbrother88]

Hello,

Anyone applying in Northern Territory? :)

[paui]

Hello,

The bridging program in Northern Territory is free. Anyone applying there? :)

really? how to apply? :)

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

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[mhagzz.com]

Hi mhagzz!

I'm on the same track. im planning to apply in perth but still dont know where to start. please tell me if you have any updates. Thanks!

hey paui!!!

im also in the planning process still!! LOL.. i haven't passed any requirements to nmbwa..

i'll keep u posted if i have progress already.. how about you? have you applied already?

i'm also in touch with sofia because she's has already applied to the board.

:yeah::wink2:

[sofia*26]

hi Sofia!

can you add me to your ym accnt? i dnt know if i can post my email add here.. hehehe.. i've learned so much from you.. thanks!

helo paui.. :)

I'll send you pm so we can get in touch if you've got further questions.. i'm happy to help you .. thanks for the bridging fee update!:)

[arwen_eleven]

hi sofia,

i have around 5 months of work experience so that is like 960 hours.. so I have 880 hours more to fill hehe but I will apply at HPH still. =)

[sofia*26]

oh i see :)... i suppose you're aiming for the feb 2010 bridging program if you're still completing the required hours of work experience am i ryt? :)..

gud luck to all of us who are hoping to be registered in Australia! :wink2:

[paui]

hey paui!!!

im also in the planning process still!! LOL.. i haven't passed any requirements to nmbwa..

i'll keep u posted if i have progress already.. how about you? have you applied already?

i'm also in touch with sofia because she's has already applied to the board.

:yeah::wink2:

hi mhagzzz!

I haven't started yet, but I'm planning to do so if I do have enough information. :wink2: :)

[chabeli]

hi ,

i think this is because they require their students to have a recent work experience also. that's just what i read in their website though.

i guess ETEA is the next cheaper among the schools in Victoria.

[gail_]

hello ms.sofia, i just want to ask about the TOR that you sent to nmbwa. Aside from the RLE summary, does your TOR have your subjects' corresponding number of hours? thanks :)