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!

same here:lol2::lol2::lol2:

hahaha, i know im not alone...

Nurses in the Philippines have so much resources....

Lets just accept that its really part of our NURSING CAREER PATHWAY:lol2:

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Thank you aelith, nyk and choco!! =) I hope everything would go well for you guys... one step at a time and our dreams would hopefully come true!!

You're absolutely right ziggyldy, one step at time I definitely believe that we can do it with high hopes aside hahaha. We're all happy for you girl.:D Congrats wish you all the best. To GOD be the gloary..Amen to that..

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Specializes in ICU.

Congrats ziggy! You're just a few steps away. Good luck. I hope my time comes soon, too. Heheheh. :D

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Specializes in ICU.

Hmm... seems everyone's busy. Heheh. *sighs*

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Hmm... seems everyone's busy. Heheh. *sighs*

Cheer up sis, you are not alone:D I just got home from my hospital duty. (3 to 11) pm. What is the status of your assessment this time? Just be cool, soon we'll all get there. Hope and pray all of us will make it smoothly.:coollook:

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Specializes in ICU.

Hi 4vida! I just had not much to do yesterday so I kept on checking this thread every so often. Heheh.

Yes, you're right! If we persevere, how can we not get there? Right? :) I still haven't started my application; still waiting for the June '09 boards exam results. But I'm so excited to start my application already. Grrr!!! Ahahaha! What, do you suggest, can I do in line with the application while anxiously waiting? Heheh. And how is your application going? :)

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Dont worry im sure that as soon as they release the results you will have plenty to do. Just enjoy your free time now because sooner or later..you will be busy hehehe enjoy life and dont forget to smile...

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Dont worry im sure that as soon as they release the results you will have plenty to do. Just enjoy your free time now because sooner or later..you will be busy hehehe enjoy life and dont forget to smile...

Thanks, nykhouston! I always do smile! :) I'm just excited. Heheh. How's your application, nyk? :)

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Hi 4vida! I just had not much to do yesterday so I kept on checking this thread every so often. Heheh.

Yes, you're right! If we persevere, how can we not get there? Right? :) I still haven't started my application; still waiting for the June '09 boards exam results. But I'm so excited to start my application already. Grrr!!! Ahahaha! What, do you suggest, can I do in line with the application while anxiously waiting? Heheh. And how is your application going? :)

Hi Angel, Maybe it's better to do your EILTS first while waiting for the board result. And I think they don't ask any requirement to take the exam. Mine, I'm stuck with my eilts result, nmbwa is waiting for this last req. I'm still busy with my hospital duty. I cannot focus on my eilts yet. As they quote in this thread, One step at a time. I wish you luck sis, board exam is more "EASIER" than eilts I think.lol. Let's just hope that GOD will see our perseverance.:up:

By the way sis, are you a second courser?If you won't mind my asking.

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hi nyk!..where did u find your study materials for the challenge test..i really want to study na while waiting for the assessment..can't find the books on the net..:nurse: are there lots of things to read? hehe

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chocokat! thanx a lot for ur message..i'll try to find it there..God bless..^_~ how bout you, did u buy the books already?

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Hi Angel, Maybe it's better to do your EILTS first while waiting for the board result. And I think they don't ask any requirement to take the exam. Mine, I'm stuck with my eilts result, nmbwa is waiting for this last req. I'm still busy with my hospital duty. I cannot focus on my eilts yet. As they quote in this thread, One step at a time. I wish you luck sis, board exam is more "EASIER" than eilts I think.lol. Let's just hope that GOD will see our perseverance.:up:

By the way sis, are you a second courser?If you won't mind my asking.

agree on taking the IELTS while waiting for your results....this will definitely keep you busy :)

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