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!

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

I applied for 456 visa (Business Short stay).. Download all the application forms in the website of the australian embassy website in the philippines including the forms for the medical exam. Do your medical exam first before applying for the visa. There is a list of accredited clinics and doctors for the medical exam just read it the website i mentioned. I got a bank statement and attached it to my visa application. The money you have should sustain you for the period that you are staying here. After you have your medical, you can apply now for the visa. Call the VIA centre to arrange the pick up of your application and documents.

I finally got my Registration Certificate as a Division 1 Registered Nurse here in Victoria!!!!!

I finally got my Registration Certificate as a Division 1 Registered Nurse here in Victoria!!!!!

wow. congrats!!!!:wink2:

I finally got my Registration Certificate as a Division 1 Registered Nurse here in Victoria!!!!!

congratulations! :wink2:

Thank you for the information. May i know how much can we spend the overall program? then where should we take the review and exams?

congrats dudzy! can you share to me your 1st step in getting the registration certificate? then where did you take the review and exam? How much did you spend overall?

hi nykhouston2003. i just would like to know if you're a 2nd courser.. thanks...

I finally got my Registration Certificate as a Division 1 Registered Nurse here in Victoria!!!!!

nice!! congrats , Dudzy...another success story from the forum :)

I applied for 456 visa (Business Short stay).. Download all the application forms in the website of the australian embassy website in the philippines including the forms for the medical exam. Do your medical exam first before applying for the visa. There is a list of accredited clinics and doctors for the medical exam just read it the website i mentioned. I got a bank statement and attached it to my visa application. The money you have should sustain you for the period that you are staying here. After you have your medical, you can apply now for the visa. Call the VIA centre to arrange the pick up of your application and documents.

Congratulations dudzy, it's so nice to know that you made it by your own:clphnds:. NO AGENTS. By the way dudzy, can you expand or inform me more about the financial statements from the bank:

1. Can I use another person's bank statement? (in pesos)?

2. About "show money", where will they ask you to show? In the philippine side (going thru immigration),

or in australia (immigration)?

I think this will also benefit others going thru the trip by themselves. NO AGENTS.

Thank you so much for the big help in giving us details of your success. More power.

I finally got my Registration Certificate as a Division 1 Registered Nurse here in Victoria!!!!!

wwwoooowwww!!!! that was FAST!

CONGRATS sis!!!!

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

Congrats Dudzy!

You're such a blessing in this thread...:saint:

You've shared so much information to us which are very useful in becoming an Aus RN.:nurse:

Thank you for always replying to all my PMs...

I wish you all the success...I know you'll be more successful as Australian RN

I really appreciate your generosity in sharing information :redpinkhe

Farah

Congratulations dudzy, it's so nice to know that you made it by your own:clphnds:. NO AGENTS. By the way dudzy, can you expand or inform me more about the financial statements from the bank:

1. Can I use another person's bank statement? (in pesos)?

2. About "show money", where will they ask you to show? In the philippine side (going thru immigration),

or in australia (immigration)?

I think this will also benefit others going thru the trip by themselves. NO AGENTS.

Thank you so much for the big help in giving us details of your success. More power.

You can use another person's bank statement just let that person sign an affidavit of support for you.. You need to show that bank statement when you apply for the visa there in the Philippines to prove that you have the funds to stay here..

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