Just a quick note: Most Universities only have 1 entry per year which is either January, February or March. Very few Universities offer a July Entry. Griffith University is one of those who have only 1 entry. If you want to start July 2009, Queensland University of Technology will be your only choice within Brisbane.
It is good to know we are from one place. Have you started your application with QNC? Many are enticed to register with QNC because it has been written in this forum that QNC does not require experience. Secondly, it is the only council that allows challenge test to be taken in the Philippines. Thirdly, distance learning is allowed under QNC. I did plan to apply at QNC but did not push thru and shelved the idea because of the cost.
In case you will need help, just send a message and I'll try my best to be of help.
Good luck and God bless.
to nursemavi:
i have not yet filed my application but im preparing my documents now. Also, i am still weighing my options, QNC Challenge Test or enrol in a CAP in NSW/WA/VIC.. I already hav 1st hand feedback about the challenge test, but dont have any feedback about CAP, thatz why im looking for someone/threads/posts which will clearly describe CAP's level of difficulty.
Pardon me, but per my computation QNC Challenge Test is a lot cheaper than taking CAP (thatz assuming you pass the challenge test A and B).
to aelith:
thanks for the reminder of the "aftermath". nways, whatever it is, its still better than no job at all here in the phils.. and of course, after RN registration, one must still have money for daily expenses while waiting for one's working visa, which may take 4-6 weeks.. imagine $200-$250 per week (and one is not yet allowed to work during this waiting period).
CAP, CAP, if only somebody would share their experience about it.
Just a quick note: Most Universities only have 1 entry per year which is either January, February or March. Very few Universities offer a July Entry. Griffith University is one of those who have only 1 entry. If you want to start July 2009, Queensland University of Technology will be your only choice within Brisbane.
oh i see. so, with griffith, i need to enroll before february or march? thanks you for the clarification aelith.
could you give me more info about griffith? i only understand that they have a 'clause / strand' for overseas registered nurses if you take their BN course. does that mean that they will give you subject credits? QUT offers BN (graduate enty) 2 years for international students, right? how come other universities doesn't offer the same course? usually it's 3 years BN.
@ cioman94: Yes it is better than nothing at all. It is still worth a shot if you ask me. You'll never be able to achieve anything unless you give it a try or risk a little here and there. I just want to remind everyone too because I want them to see what can possibly happen after and not give them high hopes that surely everything will be alright.
The 457 visa takes approximately 6-12 weeks to finish according to migration agents.
As for the CAS program, I have a friend who's doing the Education modules. By the way, CAS is the assessment program/bridging program of QNC. The Challenge Test and Education Modules are both under CAS, they are the two pathways. Anyway, according to my friend, the Education modules is a bit hard. But my friend said that it is passable although you really need to focus so much and study hard. Like what I said before, the difficulty level is really subjective. So, don't be disheartened by my friend's comment. :) Choose whichever you think will be more comfortable for you.
@ cooldread: Did you read my previous post about the BN strand in Griffith? Just checking cause it is pretty much buried by the other replies hehehe Anyway, they do have a graduate entry too They will credit subjects that they think is comparable to the subjects that you will take in their own BN program. As for the enrollment, you actually need to apply to the Universities before October. Most of the Universities have their deadline for international applicants on October for the first semester intake. The processing of applications takes around 10 days or so depending on the bulk of applicants applying so better apply early. You will receive their offer (conditional or firm) after that and you need to "accept" the offer by paying the first semester's fee and all other fees needed (e.g. OSHC). Only then you can apply for a student visa which takes about 2-3 months to finish. Upon receipt of the visa, you can freely go to Australia anytime you wish.
The graduate entry is offered by a lot of Universities but not all. Just as the 1 year program is offered by only few Universities. The graduate entry is more of a "hassle-free" compared to the 3 years BN program because you would not need to apply for credit anymore. The only problem will be the requirement, which is a Bachelor's degree of any kind (e.g. engineering, commerce, etc). The Bachelor's degree though, have to be similar to an Australian degree. This makes it limited to certain graduates of certain Universities in the Philippines only.
@ cooldread: Did you read my previous post about the BN strand in Griffith? Just checking cause it is pretty much buried by the other replies hehehe Anyway, they do have a graduate entry too As for the enrollment, you actually need to apply to the Universities before October. Most of the Universities have their deadline for international applicants on October for the first semester intake. The processing of applications takes around 10 days or so depending on the bulk of applicants applying so better apply early. You will receive their offer (conditional or firm) after that and you need to "accept" the offer by paying the first semester's fee and all other fees needed (e.g. OSHC). Only then you can apply for a student visa which takes about 2-3 months to finish. Upon receipt of the visa, you can freely go to Australia anytime you wish.
The graduate entry is offered by a lot of Universities but not all. Just as the 1 year program is offered by only few Universities. The graduate entry is more of a "hassle-free" compared to the 3 years BN program because you would not need to apply for credit anymore. The only problem will be the requirement, which is a Bachelor's degree of any kind (e.g. engineering, commerce, etc). The Bachelor's degree though, have to be similar to an Australian degree. This makes it limited to certain graduates of certain Universities in the Philippines only.
hey aelith, sorry i wasn't able to read you previous post regarding the BN graduate strand....
anyway, when i checked the griffith site, it wasn't really clear if 2yrs will be given to overseas trained nurses who wish to study their BN, and this will be subjected to credits still. am i right?
i would really prefer universities in brisbane and gold coast areas only. thank you.
i checked the griffith site again and found the graduate entry strand that you were talking about...
sorry again...
anyway, so their semester starts in january... i guess i'm running out of time to be able to enroll for yr 2009... oh well... thanks your informing me.
@ cooldread: I know it's a bit confusing - the site I mean but glad that you finally saw it. If you want to stay in Brisbane then why not QUT? QUT is a really good University, specifically their Nursing programs are one of the best in Queensland at least.
May I ask, if you don't mind, why Brisbane and Gold Coast only?
@ cooldread: I know it's a bit confusing - the site I mean but glad that you finally saw it. If you want to stay in Brisbane then why not QUT? QUT is a really good University, specifically their Nursing programs are one of the best in Queensland at least.
May I ask, if you don't mind, why Brisbane and Gold Coast only?
hey aelith, you're right, their site is confusing. i chose brisbane and gold coast only because of the weather and cost of living. melbourne and sydney are expensive cities to live in.
also, i'm really planning to live in within queensland, so better choose brisbane or gold coast, right? hehe
i'm checking QUT's website for more information about their nursing programs... if you could give me more schools to choose from, i would really appreciate it.
How about Central Queensland Univ., do you have more information with regards of they also have graduate entry for BN?
@ cooldread: It's basically like this: Queensland may be less expensive but the pay is lower too. Just as Sydney and Melbourne may be more expensive but the pay is way better too. Also, there are practically more jobs on the latter cities than in Brisbane and Gold Coast. It's pretty much balanced. Also, you can still get cheap rents in Sydney and Melbourne. That goes for Brisbane too as the rent is pretty high in areas near the city too. :)
CQU is outside Brisbane and up north. Those are the only Universities within Brisbane and Gold Coast that offer a Nursing program.
If you need more information on other cities and the Universities there, just ask. My forte (lol i think :chuckle) is actually Sydney and Brisbane. The rest I can give you general info or if I do have the time I can research a bit more and update you with whatever I can get.
If you need more information on other cities and the Universities there, just ask. My forte (lol i think :chuckle) is actually Sydney and Brisbane. The rest I can give you general info or if I do have the time I can research a bit more and update you with whatever I can get.
hahaha thanks aelith.
ok so give information regarding universities in sydney. i have a friend who lives in sydney and he's willing to share his apartment with me once i decide to study there. he lives in st. andrews area. i think that's on the southwest of sydney.
Anyway, according to my friend, the Education modules is a bit hard. But my friend said that it is passable although you really need to focus so much and study hard. Like what I said before, the difficulty level is really subjective. So, don't be disheartened by my friend's comment. :) Choose whichever you think will be more comfortable for you.
Anyway, they do have a graduate entry too 
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Just a quick note: Most Universities only have 1 entry per year which is either January, February or March. Very few Universities offer a July Entry. Griffith University is one of those who have only 1 entry. If you want to start July 2009, Queensland University of Technology will be your only choice within Brisbane.