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!

:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah:congratulaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaations!!!!

so happy for you!!!!:yeah::D:cool:

@countmein.. lol .. whats the age limit ? heheheh:imbar

lol. i miiiisssssssed you!! active again ei?! keep me posted :redbeathe

lol. i miiiisssssssed you!! active again ei?! keep me posted :redbeathe

awwww ...thanks:D i will...

so are you!!! lol! back from outer space!:yeah:

i might take CAS around that time toooooooooooooo!!!!:D

hi guys, i just want you to know that i have already received the offer letter of deakin university to do the BP in their institution in january...

at first, i really thought that my application has been forgotten, however they offered me a position...im so happy...:)

good luck to all of us pinoy nurses...

Way to go Ry, congratulations....:yeah::coollook:. How I wish to take that path but the money is too steep.:sniff::cry:

Congrats again bro. we're all happy for you, you're almost there.

to those who have offer letters already and are applying for their visas, way to go mates!!! hahah.. u're gettin there na talaga!..whew!..me, im still scheduled to take the CAS pa.. guys, just always remember to thank God in all your ways..God bless everyone..

AMEN to that bro. Give glory to God always guys.:loveya::yeah::D

yes! ;)

how long is the visa application?

6-8 weeks :( but at least, soon, i would have a Case officer already. if worse comes to worst and no decision is made 2 weeks before Dec 29, i will just withdraw and apply for a visitor visa instead. A visitor visa allows up to 3 months of study maximum. But I'm positive, God's favors is upon us...

It took me approximately 1 and a half month to obtain my eligibility/approval from the NMBWA. Make sure you have constant communication with your CSO (Customer Service Officer) once you lodged your application. Keep track of the documents you sent if the board received it in due time to avoid delays in your application.

You're almost there drednag..:yeah:

thanks, Blinq!!!:up::up::up:

6-8 weeks :( but at least, soon, i would have a Case officer already. if worse comes to worst and no decision is made 2 weeks before Dec 29, i will just withdraw and apply for a visitor visa instead. A visitor visa allows up to 3 months of study maximum. But I'm positive, God's favors is upon us...

ah ok...thats good at least there are choices for you on how to go to australia...:)

hows your house hunting? are you still going to stay in bendigo or melbourne?

Way to go Ry, congratulations....:yeah::coollook:. How I wish to take that path but the money is too steep.:sniff::cry:

Congrats again bro. we're all happy for you, you're almost there.

thank you...

yes it is really expensive, i dont have the money as well, good thing is if my scholarship will be approved then i would not spend a single cent to do the BP...im crossing my fingers...God will help me.

hows your application by the way?

ah ok...thats good at least there are choices for you on how to go to australia...:)

hows your house hunting? are you still going to stay in bendigo or melbourne?

thank you...

yes it is really expensive, i dont have the money as well, good thing is if my scholarship will be approved then i would not spend a single cent to do the BP...im crossing my fingers...God will help me.

hows your application by the way?

goodluck on your scholarship, Ryan09. :up: Who are eligible to apply for scholarship, by the way?

Hi, who is from Davao here? How long does it take for the Davao PRC to process our request for certificate of good standing?

Hi, who is from Davao here? How long does it take for the Davao PRC to process our request for certificate of good standing?

I am from Davao drednag:D

PRC Davao usually release requests approximately 3-5 working days, if I am not mistaken

Hi, who is from Davao here? How long does it take for the Davao PRC to process our request for certificate of good standing?

Where from Davao ka drednag?:D

goodluck on your scholarship, Ryan09. :up: Who are eligible to apply for scholarship, by the way?

thank you...

Im a Permanent Resident of australia, so im eligible for a scholarship...its really a great help if my application for it will be approved...

by the way, im from davao as well before migrating to australia...my cert of good standing took days before it was released...

i hope i could see filipinos doing the BP at Deakin University...:)

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