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!

hi, forumjunkie...I'm still trying to decide whether or not to submit my application to QNC because I have already submitted my application to NMBWA and NBV. I was about to mail my QNC application but I realized I still lack several required documents. I have to hurry because I think PRC mailed my Verification to QNC already.

How about you, forumjunkie?

i have already mailed mine and im still waiting for the assessment. hopefully ill make it to the cut-off. i mailed last november.

Hi ArmiRN & Blinq

Where do intend to stay in WA? I'm still processing my papers for Feb 2010 intake. Thanks.

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

toria.

hi jayBadette.... have you started your application to victoria? im also planning for victoria next year (june 2010) or if not, january of 2011. do you have a working experience? i dont have coz im taking up masters degree and been reviewing fot my nclex... i passed the nov. 2008 NLE

Hi ArmiRN & Blinq

Where do intend to stay in WA? I'm still processing my papers for Feb 2010 intake. Thanks.

I've set up an appointment with Curtin Housing. I really want a place near the school. But If that does not work out, My sister knows someone who is offering his place. It's one bus ride to Curtin. I will leave Manila Feb 1. :)

Hi Blinq

Is it ok if you could send me your e-mail? I am wishing to write you about my application in WA. Thanks

hi guys...

i got my visa today... grabehh, god is faithful and he hears our cry... i am encouraging everyone to persevere and not lose hope and pray fervently...

god be glorified.. my gf and i will be leaving on dec 29 :)

ryan !

what are the suburbs around bendigo? my gf is looking for a job and she's confused whether she will click on inner, melbourne east, melbourne cbd. please advice which one is nearest to bendigo among the searches, lol.

see you in melbourne, ryan! thanks for the encouragement as well...

hey chabeli... congatulations. by the way, are you on a bridging program in melbourne? are you in la trobe?

hi jayBadette.... have you started your application to victoria? im also planning for victoria next year (june 2010) or if not, january of 2011. do you have a working experience? i dont have coz im taking up masters degree and been reviewing fot my nclex... i passed the nov. 2008 NLE

@REDTAG

DONT HAVE working experience. just passed the board too last NOV 2008. still waiting for my PRC cert of reg. and still booking my IELTS.. I mean trying to book for ielts.

@RYAN

can send me via email the PMC EDU that is based in melbourne. i will ask them to help me gain quali here in oz... i will be going in melbourne to bok for ielts exam.. jujujuju scarryyyy...

hi!

congrats ryan and chabeli for making it and taking BP this jan intake!

i was trying my best and luck to make it this jan too but sad to say i still need to send a letter (stat dec) and i doubt if i may be able to enroll and etc.. its just that postal service in this country is frigging slowpoke and it delayed my processing big time!

would like to ask if any of you was asked a letter statutory declaration (i dont have work experience) i read cath 26 sent hers.. and bought or ask it from her news agent? but she is in australia while i am in manila.. so im basically clueless..

on the other hand, certified (notarized) documents stamped at the back page of documents are accepted as long as info is complete. meaning, it doesn't have to be at the front page. this is in the case of NBV.

thank u and hope someone would answer my querry :) happy holidays!

no experience as well..i was having second thoughts coz i dont have hospital experience... . i'll start processing my papers early january after i take my ielts .. are you in melbourne now?

@redtag

im in swan hill still part of victoria. and they said melbourne is 4 hrs drive from here. well just try and pass our docs even without exp. i know some people here doesnt have experience but still they are accepted to take the BP and some are already taking the BP.

TO ANYONE.... PLS HELP ME with this.

what to choose from here for IELTS. IS it education or health and services...

sorry for asking guys.. just wanted to be sure what to write in my form.

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