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!

thank you.. I took my BP here in Victoria with ETEA for 10weeks.. I am here in Melbourne now waiting for my registration and my 457 visa for me to start working..

hi duzy aka donna :D i was going to ring you last wednesday but i realised ive lost your number, i lost my phone thus, i cant retrieve any contacts that i have had before...can you pm me your number?

hey, wow 10 weeks, is that an early exit? you must have been doing really good in your placement hey?:yeah:

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I just want to share to everyone the time frame of my application..

3rd week of FEB sent the application and documents to NBV

4th week of FEB application payment debited to my credit card

3rd week of MARCH received letter from NBV informing me I need to undertake bridging course

3rd week of MARCH applied and enrolled with ETEA

4th week of MARCH paid half of the course fee

1st week of APRIL underwent Medical Exam for the Visa application

3rd week of APRIL called Australian Embassy in Philippines for the pickup of my 456 visa application, picked up April 25

April 30 got my passport back with visa label

May 23 left for Australia

June to August Bridging Course

4th week of July Job Interview

1st week of August Job Offer

2nd week of August Sponsorship filed, 457 visa application lodged

3rd week of August Course completion sent to NBV by ETEA

Medical Exam as advised by visa case officer

I am now waiting for my registration and my 457 visa.. I did everything on my own.. I hope my story will give everyone encouragement and strive to get registered here in Australia..

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Specializes in ICU.

Hi! I missed everyone. Been out for awhile, busy with personal stuff. Congrats to those who came back from their BPs. =) Just wanna ask, are there any updates re: July 2010? Are they pushing through with it? What changes are to take place?

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Specializes in ICU.

Thanks in advance. =)

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I just want to share to everyone the time frame of my application..

3rd week of FEB sent the application and documents to NBV

4th week of FEB application payment debited to my credit card

3rd week of MARCH received letter from NBV informing me I need to undertake bridging course

3rd week of MARCH applied and enrolled with ETEA

4th week of MARCH paid half of the course fee

1st week of APRIL underwent Medical Exam for the Visa application

3rd week of APRIL called Australian Embassy in Philippines for the pickup of my 456 visa application, picked up April 25

April 30 got my passport back with visa label

May 23 left for Australia

June to August Bridging Course

4th week of July Job Interview

1st week of August Job Offer

2nd week of August Sponsorship filed, 457 visa application lodged

3rd week of August Course completion sent to NBV by ETEA

Medical Exam as advised by visa case officer

I am now waiting for my registration and my 457 visa.. I did everything on my own.. I hope my story will give everyone encouragement and strive to get registered here in Australia..

WOW! you are an inspiration sister Donna!

:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah:

thanks so much for that!!!

:redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe:yeah::yeah::yeah:

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I missed one thing in that time table, I paid the other half of the course fee 28 days after paying the first half...

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I missed one thing in that time table, I paid the other half of the course fee 28 days after paying the first half...

Hi Dudzy. What type of visa did you took? can you please detail the visa application process.? Did they check your bank accounts? Do they require huge amount in your bank account? Where did you have your medical exam?

I hope you don't mind me asking too much questions :)

Thanks

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Finally have my QNC Assesment. (after 6 months)

As expected I need:

1. IELTS and

2. CAS.

My timeline

Feb 20 Sent my documents

Feb 27 Acknowledgement of application/payment through CC

May 27 - Assessment letter (Incomplete docs)

July 1 - Sent additional documents

August 24 - Letter requiring CAS and IELTS.

I have to review now for IELTS and do the Challenge tests. I have to re-read the previous pages, I kinda forgot the visa and CAS procedures already.

Does anyone still have the materials for CAS? Please PM me. Thanks in Advance.

I'll keep you guys informed of my progress.

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Finally have my QNC Assesment. (after 6 months)

As expected I need:

1. IELTS and

2. CAS.

Does anyone still have the materials for CAS? Please PM me. Thanks in Advance.

I'll keep you guys informed of my progress.

we are in the same boat :)

btw, who among of you heard about IDP australia?

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Finally have my QNC Assesment. (after 6 months)

As expected I need:

1. IELTS and

2. CAS.

My timeline

Feb 20 Sent my documents

Feb 27 Acknowledgement of application/payment through CC

May 27 - Assessment letter (Incomplete docs)

July 1 - Sent additional documents

August 24 - Letter requiring CAS and IELTS.

I have to review now for IELTS and do the Challenge tests. I have to re-read the previous pages, I kinda forgot the visa and CAS procedures already.

Does anyone still have the materials for CAS? Please PM me. Thanks in Advance.

I'll keep you guys informed of my progress.

Hi Ryan,

7 weeks to get the results after sending additional documents. You live in victoria so i am wondering how long i still have to wait..huhu..

Good luck bro..its seems like everything is slowly coming into place..

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Hi Ryan,

7 weeks to get the results after sending additional documents. You live in victoria so i am wondering how long i still have to wait..huhu..

Good luck bro..its seems like everything is slowly coming into place..

where did you apply?

my timeline:

1. QNC:

Nov 2008, submitted my documents...after 2 weeks, received the receipt (acknowledgement letter)

then....(Christmas and New Year's Break)...

Feb 2009, QNC asked additional documents from me...

March 2009, i have to pass an English Language exam and CAS...:)

2. NBV

Aug 2008, submitted my documents...after a week or so, received the receipt (acknowledgement letter)

1st week of Sept. 2008, NBV asked me additional documents...

middle of Sept. 2008, NBV asked me to pass an English Language exam and BP...:)

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Specializes in ICU CCU.
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!

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