New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

[rnrn07]

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!

[dgreat80]

Hello dgreat, did you applied at Curtin on your own or you seek the assistance of IDP?;)

So, did they confirm that we really have to study for 1 semester?:sniff:

;)

Hi Blinq

I did it on my own. You don't need to worry since it will take 6 mos to the prog. but i think changes will be made at a later date.

Thanks.

[countmein]

@ryan You are so in demand..hehe being offered left and right slots to be accepted in ..hehe

[chabeli]

ryan, geesshh...too late... i think Farah is in La Trobe also ... but , let's just do the jobhunting together :)

[ryan09]

@ryan You are so in demand..hehe being offered left and right slots to be accepted in ..hehe

cos i have also applied at la trobe...

ryan, geesshh...too late... i think Farah is in La Trobe also ... but , let's just do the jobhunting together :)

yes sure...

[drednag]

@drednag:

Hi bro, sent you a pm!:D:D

Hey, blinq! Yup, got it. Thanks for the advice. my "secretary" replied to your pm already. LOL:jester::D:D

Hey, I finally mailed my application to NMBWA already..whew, still got a looong way to go. Wish me luck.

[armiRN]

I already have my ticket! I'll see you guys in Perth :)

[drednag]

I already have my ticket! I'll see you guys in Perth :)

Good luck, ArmiRN..all the best to you!

[anchpe]

hello Aelith....is is true that only paid hospital jobs are being recognized by Queensland Nursing Council and that volunteer jobs are not? I am currently a volunteer in a tertiary hospital in the philippines, are you saying i am just wasting my time and effort here? I am hoping the council will recognize this because i am currently applying with them...Please enlighten me...thanks :)

[chabeli]

Hi there:)

Also lodged my student visa application last 22 October, 2009 and received an email yesterday from the embassy re the receipt of my application 26 October, 2009. Hope to have the visa approval this month (sigh)

hi blinq, did you apply for subclass 575? I lodged mine last Nov. 6... i hope it can be expedited now that i realized that there are a lot of applicants.

[chabeli]

i already have my ticket! i'll see you guys in perth :)

hi armi, are you taking qantas? how much is the ticket? btw, are you on a student visa?

[blinq]

hi blinq, did you apply for subclass 575? I lodged mine last Nov. 6... i hope it can be expedited now that i realized that there are a lot of applicants.

Hello Chabeli:D

Nope, I am on a visa subclass 573 level 2:wink2:

We share the same sentiment though..getting so anxious each passing day:cry: My agent from IDP told me the whole process will only take 1-2 weeks yet no updates from them the past 2 weeks..

Hmm...well I think NO NEWS is still GOOD NEWS..simply means that my documents are in order..keeping my hopes high:dncgbby::dncgcpd:...

Will be having my bridging program at Curtin. What state will you be having your BP?

Good luck to the both of us chabelli, let's pray that our CO's will speed up the visa processing..

Please keep in touch as soon as your visa is granted as I'll do the same..

Now, the countdown and the waiting begins..(sigh)

:wink2::wink2::wink2:

[blinq]

I already have my ticket! I'll see you guys in Perth :)

Whoaaa!!! CONGRATULATIONS dear, you really nailed it, simply means that there's no turning back.:clpty:

What airline did you book your flight Arms?