i'm very new here at allnurses.. while im back reading, i saw a lot of useful posts on regarding how a newly grad filipino nurse wanting to work in australia and nz.. but im quite confused of the terms and abbrev.. you used here.
like BP, CAS, EN, EEN, Div 1, Div 2.. etc.
MY STATUS:
** im a newly grad filipino nurse. graduate of april 2009
** i have passed the June 2009 NLE here in phils.
** i have NO working experience. NO volunteer experience.
because im quite having trouble in finding a job as a nurse here in manila.. almost all hospitals are closed for
recruitment. and if there is a hospital that is open. tremendous amount of applicants are rushing in. last time i
had applied.. we, 600 applicants, took the entrance exam for the hospital. and sad to say only 30-40 will be
hired. :C very low chance on passing.. yet i havent said about the interview screens for that.
** i haven't taken my IELTS
** i want to work in preferrably in Australia as a nurse.. what will be better? RN/EN/EEN.. for me as a fresh board passer with no EXP?
** i had orientations of these study and work programs abroad. namely australia, canada, UK. but they seemed to
offer caregiver courses.. where in, you will pay about 500K for every year of the course. lodging, food and expenses not shouldered. you can work part time for 20hours as a caregiver, while you study courses like:
"Certificate III in Community Services Work", or
"Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)", or other courses..
I am looking for your suggestions on how will i become a registered nurse in australia regarding my status
of being a Fresh board passer without any experience.
i just heard about these bridging programs here.. is there a step by step process? i quite finding difficulty backreading.
Hi zstsc, its really hard to backread as pages already reached 300+! but have some patience, backreading will help you a lot.
BP stands for bridging program, its a short course done in Australia when you received a go signal from the board(Victoria, Western Aus. etc, except Queensland).
CAS is Competence assessment service, only Queensland offer this if they approve your application. it consist of challenge test and/or modules.
EN, EEN, Division 2 are just the same, they all pertain to licensed practical/assistant nurses if im not mistaken.
Division 1 are registered nurses in Victoria.
You have first to choose which state in Australia you want to apply, eg. Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia. You can check out their websites for you to decide. They have almost the same application procedures. They accept nurses with no work experinece. You just passed the board last june, just keep in mind that you need the PRC Board Certificate to file your application.
Hi sashi_18! Me & zstsc are in the same situation; June board passer looking for work. Are you already there in Australia? Do you have any recommendations regarding which state to apply for?
zstsc, since your documents are complete and you prefer brisbane, please visit the Queensland Nursing Council and CAS-CQU websites. you'll find the application forms and procedure there. In queensland, they dont have bridging program, they offer CAS, in which you have a choice either to take the part A challenge test or home study modules(theoretical). after successfully completing the first part, you'll have a month of clinical duty in queensland.
Bridging programs are only offered in other states, not Queensland.
Just a note, the PRC board certificate/certificate of registration is the one which looks like a diploma with your picture in it, not the certificate with your score.
Hi badbach, im still here in the philippines, i was just given approval letter from Nurses Board of Victoria, hope to be in Aus next year. :wink2:
My advise is to check the websites of the different boards/councils so you can weigh things. Complete the requirements now, they said that national registration will take place July 2010, we dont know what are the changes.
I just sent my applications to both QNC and Victoria..and i know it used to be fast but i was wondering who was the last person in the forum to receive their assessment from both QNC and Victoria. Is the processing still 1 month or does it take longer nowadays ? Sent mine Oct 9, will should expect to hear from them? Which is faster QNC or VIC?
@Congrats Chabeli... Was La Trobe your only choice ??
Guys I surfed the net for a long time and luckily went through this very interesting forum. I did not go through any agency and did everything my own I mean it took time but I guess its just me very independent... I have recieved my confirmation for the NBV (nurses board of victoria) stating that I am assessed and I can go through the pre-registration course... since I did not go through any agency I am having problems and questions... please please please help me and seriously please? thanks!
My questions are
1. What type or (visa number) will I get in order to have my visa for the pre-registration? And what can I do so they will give me more than 3 months so after pre-registration I can get papers to work?
2. They have written in the letters schools which I can enroll in BUT I WANT YOUR HONEST OPINION ON THE CHEAPEST ONES> YOU KNOW NAMAN PINOY RITE?!?!?! Melbourne po sana na area
3. What are the things that I have to accomplish for the Visa I mean I passed IELTS over 7 lahat...what more
GUYS THANKS FOR READING THIS LONG MESSAGE.... I JUST PRAY THAT YOU HELP ME OUT HERE.. PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL.. MAY OUR DREAMS BE FULFILLED!!!
hY! im justvnew in here. and i read ur post. I will just like to ask how did you do it "the assessment in NBV" what u mean by the pre registration course? is that the bridging course? Please help me. I would also like to work in vic
Please make the effort to read back what has already been posted. This thread is so long because of repeated information posted for people who doesn't want to be bothered to backread.
i have spoken with this company and they are very good i have just registered to go on their course as a rn on a bridging course, they lent me the money i did not have to pay for it before i leave they were very good an directed me to their appointed agent in philippines, i checked their prices and found them cheaper than any one else offering the same.
moderator note, please do not post contact details, they can easily be looked for
hello! gud day maria! i supposed you are already in australia. i will just like to ask about this post.is it a fly now pay later in sawsee? have u taken out a penny from your pocket? as you have said that they lent u the money so meaning u did not pay for any thing. what im trying to say is " does it mean a salary deduction"?
just curious because it interest me to apply for it and so with my friends.
Are you already there in Australia? Do you have any recommendations regarding which state to apply for?
zstsc
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i'm very new here at allnurses.. while im back reading, i saw a lot of useful posts on regarding how a newly grad filipino nurse wanting to work in australia and nz.. but im quite confused of the terms and abbrev.. you used here.
like BP, CAS, EN, EEN, Div 1, Div 2.. etc.
MY STATUS:
** im a newly grad filipino nurse. graduate of april 2009
** i have passed the June 2009 NLE here in phils.
** i have NO working experience. NO volunteer experience.
because im quite having trouble in finding a job as a nurse here in manila.. almost all hospitals are closed for
recruitment. and if there is a hospital that is open. tremendous amount of applicants are rushing in. last time i
had applied.. we, 600 applicants, took the entrance exam for the hospital. and sad to say only 30-40 will be
hired. :C very low chance on passing.. yet i havent said about the interview screens for that.
** i haven't taken my IELTS
** i want to work in preferrably in Australia as a nurse.. what will be better? RN/EN/EEN.. for me as a fresh board passer with no EXP?
** i had orientations of these study and work programs abroad. namely australia, canada, UK. but they seemed to
offer caregiver courses.. where in, you will pay about 500K for every year of the course. lodging, food and expenses not shouldered. you can work part time for 20hours as a caregiver, while you study courses like:
"Certificate III in Community Services Work", or
"Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)", or other courses..
I am looking for your suggestions on how will i become a registered nurse in australia regarding my status
of being a Fresh board passer without any experience.
i just heard about these bridging programs here.. is there a step by step process? i quite finding difficulty backreading.
I am hoping for your replies.. Thanks!