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!

background, if a company is hiring a manager and a supervisor, it is better to apply for manager, they will not hire as manager then they will hire you as supervisor, but if you are lucky then they will hire you as manager..

i sent my applications, "beautifully|, cleanly, orderly, specially, with the intention of applying for a license without the need the of undergoing BP.. The context of my application documents and application letter was to convince them that i am a competent nurse; i presented to them all my credentials (exams, topnotcher, high grades, etc., references) anything that you would help persuade them to grant me immediate license..

Initially, they had positive reply subject to final decision of the nursing board.. As i have mentioned in my previous post, i am presently having my nursing training at DMC (Davao Medical Center in Davao City).. yes, i have not yet been in Australia, i am just here in Davao City, waiting for the final decision on my nursing license, through prayers they will approve, hence i will receive my aus. license sometime in December 2009..

im crossing my fingers and continue my prayers..

Good for you, cioman94!! Hey, may I ask something? I'm a little confused.. you said that you have not yet been to australia? and yet you are waiting for your aus license? wow, do update us on the progress of your application... wish you all the best!:up:

@farah

was it really that hard looking for a job/sponsor/employer after doing the BP course?

for awhile i thought, after doin the BP and gettin the license, gettin a job wont be that tough, even if one doesnt have any experience. so i guess this isnt the case???

@drednag

i havent applied @ NBV, im still finalizing my docs. im just thinking if i apply this dec. and get the assessment [which will for sure ask me to do the BP as I dont have any work experience], then take a BP course -apply for second intake which are offered on may or june 2010, how is this situation going to be affected by the newly formed Nursing & Midwifery Board to effective on july 2010?

anybody havin any idea please share your thoughts! :)

how much showmoney is needed for a single on a student visa?

student visa subclass 575 accdg to www.immi.gov.av

tuition fee plus 12,000 aud

12000 aud is the needed showmoney?

yes for a year check the the www.immi.gov.au.

thats what it says,,,,

hope some other people here can share their real experiences with this one.

so its not 18kaud, for a 14 week course, and if your going to study for a year, you need to show 40k aud as proof of funds, thats what an agency told me, thanks new mac

12000 aud plus the tuition. thats what the immi.gov.au said.

wow thats a lot of money ur agency is saying... hope its not true.

newmac, according to immi.gov.au, from 12k aud it will be 18k aud proof of funds for a year, starting next year, for a single on a student visa, thanks again

woah! didnt see that change. thats alot of money...

currently processing my application to NMBWA.. planning to take Feb2010 BP at Curtin.. nice to find you guys... i think we are on the same boat

how long is the process for nmbwa assessment? is experience required for the board and any BP course provider?

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