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!
yep, never been outside our country, my philippine passport issued in 2008 is clean.. nways, im still praying that things will go well come december 2009 board meeting..
nonetheless, those who undergo bridging program would have definite advantage when it comes to adjusting to the australian nursing setting, unlike those like me who are not exposed to it..
guess will have to do things as fast as we can prior july 2010 or before the Ampatuans terrorized our city of davao, better get out of here before hell freezes over.. condolences to the victim's family.. our prayers are with them..
Hi! im really interested in applying to NZ by march 2010. I have talked to one of the licensed immigration advisers by IAA, and was told that I should have at least 600 hours of post grad experience before I can apply to NZNC. Then continue working on getting experiences, since it would take some months before I can get to NZ, by then hopefully i have acquired one year experience or more. I have few thoughts in mind please help...
1. Should I go for a consultant agent, which I think is really reliable since its registered and licensed by IAA, PNZBC and UNITEC? I just want assurance that I would get a job in NZ right after CAP.
2. I know nurses arrive in NZ on a tourist visa, how many months are tourists legal to stay in NZ? I mean, if CAP lasts for 6-12 weeks then weeks again to get their work permit, would there be ample time to fix everything before their visa expires? or extension may be necessary?
3. Is it easy to find a nursing job in NZ, whether be it in a hospital or care home?
Please share ur bright ideas. thank you!
1) if you can afford, better have an accredited agent processed your applications (visa, CAP enrolment, etc.).. some of the agents have affiliate hospitals or nursing homes which are ready to accept you after you finish your CAP.. ask your agent about such affiliate hosp./nursing homes if they have..
2) do not deal with agents which will process you tourist visa, some fishy about it, you must have a student visa, no more & no less, period! that student visa will serve your 12-week need. if you get a job immediately after CAP, then even prior the 12-week deadline you will be able to get your working permit(visa).. otherwise, you will apply for extension, nonetheless clarify and ask these questions from your agent (and pls get a clear black and white answer from them)..
3) i don't have latest info about job situation in NZ, but just to give you a positive vibration (so to speak), there are lesser number of filipino nurses going there because 2nd coursers like me are not accepted in NZ, so only 4-year course nurse are accepted.. it is easier to find a nursing home job than hospital job there.. overall, having a good credential (experience, training, etc.) will surely help..
***Please clarify with your agent what specific "experience" is acceptable.. The last time i checked, "volunteer" experience is not acceptable, and im not sure if "training" experience is acceptable.. Also asked if having a "company/clinic" nursing experience is acceptable.. By the way, the NZ nursing board requires "1-year" experience, not 6-months experience.. Processing of your papers from the time you sent your assessment application to the nursing board up to the day you receive your student visa may take 6-9 months..
Finally, have patience to read the website of Nursing Council of New Zealand, afterwhich just post your questions here and i will try to answer them whenever i could..
Good luck Issy16, and as i always say, keep praying..
@ ryan.. is the selection process tough @ deakin? thanks!
@chabeli, thanks for the info! one more thing, sorry for being naive, for la trobe application which one should be filled up for bp course the undergrad or post grad? just wanna make sure.
Hi guys! I missed this thread so much! I'm sorry haven't been in touch for a while... busy with my review for another exam. But still.. NO ASSESSMENT for me yet... Anyway I see that people's discussions here are mainly about BPs in Victoria. Oh how I envy you guys! If I only have the finances to go through that avenue... But still God is good because I've learned about the CAS thing and I'm now waiting (patiently ) for my assessment.
Good luck and God bless to those who will be doing their BPs and also to those who will be taking the Part A CAS this December! God is always with us guys! Let's hang in there!
yup.. i was informed today about that.. sad to hear from them.. anyway the 2sem course does not ask for a 2sem tuition fee.. but still, its very expensive.. are you planning to do 6mos too? i already have my application to NMBWA but with some outstanding reqt.. im still willing to continue no matter what
yup.. i was informed today about that.. sad to hear from them.. anyway the 2sem course does not ask for a 2sem tuition fee.. but still, its very expensive.. are you planning to do 6mos too? i already have my application to NMBWA but with some outstanding reqt.. im still willing to continue no matter what
did u hear this directly from curtin?, the 6mos course is already expensive, i was planning on applying at curtin, i havnt started on anything yet, but with what uve said i might remova WA from my plan:sniff:
did u hear this directly from curtin?, the 6mos course is already expensive, i was planning on applying at curtin, i havnt started on anything yet, but with what uve said i might remova WA from my plan:sniff:
yes, that came from two of their student assistant through email..
just want to qoute my cousin in porthedland.. "it takes money to make money"... so sad...
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yep, never been outside our country, my philippine passport issued in 2008 is clean.. nways, im still praying that things will go well come december 2009 board meeting..
nonetheless, those who undergo bridging program would have definite advantage when it comes to adjusting to the australian nursing setting, unlike those like me who are not exposed to it..
guess will have to do things as fast as we can prior july 2010 or before the Ampatuans terrorized our city of davao, better get out of here before hell freezes over.. condolences to the victim's family.. our prayers are with them..