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!

hey, im planning to apply to all of the institutions and hospitals recommended by the Board and see who will respond to my application first..:D

hey dudzy, we could meet in melbourne...would love to meet you...:)

good luck.

PS: is the June intake already full? when is the next intake? ty

ryan, i am aiming for the October 12 intake of ETEA. i am just waiting for my NBV assessment which they already confirmed receipt and it should arrive within the next 3 weeks. my credit card was already charged of the application fee last April 29.

hi chabeli.. i need all your prayers... im leaving this saturday.. il keep in touch.. i hope things will turn out good.. with ETEA they feedback immediately and they are very nice to talk to over the phone.. class starts june 1st.. wish me all the best..

i will sincerely pray for your success, dudzy..have a safe flight :) Keep me posted coz i am really counting on your feedback ...

hi chabeli.. i need all your prayers... im leaving this saturday.. il keep in touch.. i hope things will turn out good.. with ETEA they feedback immediately and they are very nice to talk to over the phone.. class starts june 1st.. wish me all the best..

Goodluck dudzy!!! Don't forget to bring your jumper! It's kinda cold in Melbourne now.

hi i would like to ask about the IELTS you see my IElts has expired last march and i am intending to retake in a few months. Is it okay if i send my QLD application first before retaking IELTS? or it should be sent together?

and lastly, a friend of mine has a score of 6.5 in writing and will send his result within this month.. should he retake? since the req is 7 in all categories?

thanks so much to those who will reply..

thanks aelith for the responding to my previous post :)

You're welcome dear :)

And Ryan09 was right.. your friend would need to retake... And as for your case, I suggest you pass everything as soon as you can and just pass the IELTS requirement later on when you have it.. :)

Goodluck dudzy!!! Don't forget to bring your jumper! It's kinda cold in Melbourne now.

thanks doc branyan! yeah june is the peak of the winter season there i guess.. good luck to all of us aiming to be all in australia as a nurse..

i will sincerely pray for your success, dudzy..have a safe flight :) Keep me posted coz i am really counting on your feedback ...

i really will... good luck on your application.. thanks too..

congrats dudzy!:wink2: happy trip and good luck in your bp...God bless :saint:

its been a while and i have to submit new documents... its so hard to go back the thread... can anybody please refresh me on how the notary should look like...what should the lawyer put... what details should be included. Thanks

its been a while and i have to submit new documents... its so hard to go back the thread... can anybody please refresh me on how the notary should look like...what should the lawyer put... what details should be included. thanks

this is what i did and which was advised to me by another person in the forum

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

hope this helps..

anyone else waiting for their assessment letter...been waiting so long..huhu

Anyone else waiting for their assessment letter...been waiting so long..huhu

I emailed the NBV (Victoria) and they replied that i should get my assessment letter within 30 days from May 15---it was the time they received the PRC document... have you tried following up with your Nursing board?

Not yet, i sent mine to QNC and when i got my acknowledgment letter last march it said not to contact them till i received the assessment letter. I sent my application last march and a week later i got the acknowledgment..so maybe they are just really busy ...but its so tempting to email them already..When did you send your application to Victoria?

Thanks nykhouston...

i have to submit additonal documents and i hope this time... it will satisfy qnc and pass the assessment.

Thanks again.

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