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!

@ ryan

in fairness!! so all the other filipinos are ladies? or all the rest in class? :)

nice pic! when and where is your first clinical placement? do you have classmates that do not have a post grad work experience as nurse also?

all in all we are 28 in the class, 2 males and the rest are females :D

our clinical placement will start in march...some of them have post grad volunteer experience...

@ ryan wow!!! u guys look happy! what sort of paper works do u do by the way? do u have classmates that are 2nd coursers that doesnt have work experience?

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yes we are happily stressed ;) :D

yes we have dentist and physiotherapist..some filos have volunteer experience..:)

we are doing a lot of library works and research here and there...plus hweeeewww..drug calculations...so better for you guys to review your drug calculations ;)

to ryan09......

hi... correct me if im wrong but did u pay $20,360* aud?? for your bp in deakin... i can see that your classmates are nice.. in a good way:d

hello, nope its au$9,600...au$7,000 for me as ive got a scholarship...yes they are nice...its nice to meet nurses from different parts of the world and know their cultures and make friends with them...all i can say is, no matter where you came from nurses are the same..:D

oh ok.. may i know please what is the course description because i can't find nursing conversion or the IRON program..tnx

@RYAN

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hi! i'll just ask something regarding about your scholarship in deakin?

is it a priviledge for a permanent resident like you?

Did you inform deakin that your a PR and ask if you are eligible for a scholarship??

can i do the same with any other edu provider??

hy to everyone in here!

I'm proudly announcing to every one in here that i'll be taking my ielts exam this FEB 27.:):):)

but to tell you frankly guys and gals. im not yet ready. any suggestions what site or books i'll be using for my review?

tips and inputs pleaseee

im scared and excited at the same time. i choose the earliest available date bcoz i dont want to prolong my agony.. :hrnsmlys:

one more goodnews.. i'll be having my board certificate at last. 1 year waiting is over. i took the board nov 2008 and i'll just get my board cert this week.. whew...... atlast.... i can pass my doc in NBV in bulk now excluding my ielts...

Specializes in Med-Surg / ICU / Aged Care.
hi cioman94 i just read this topic .. i would like to ask about the [color=lemonchiffon]aud 880 for hollywood private hospital is this the only fee i have to pay? also is this their bridging program...i only have 1 yr nurse trainee experience(volunteer) am i still qualified? thank you

carl............. yes 880 is the tuition fee only.. yes that is their bridging program in perth... i am not totally sure if they consider volunteer experience but i do know that hollywood private is accommodating/flexible on their experience requirements, example previously there were applicants accepted even if they have not yet reached the required experience but should be able to reach such experience by the time or as of the time the bp will start... my advice if you wanna try, just make sure to carefully and effectively write your volunteer experience certificate..

ryan09.... nice pics and i hope you'll continue to help us/others who are still under process, even after you've finished your bp.... thanks in advance and goodluck...

Thanks for the reply bro... Oh well, I guess I'll just have to take my chances. I already sent them my application form and other requirements last Friday and my credit card was charged of the application fee on Monday. I'll send you a PM now...

Guys, do you know anyone/someone who was denied by NMB-New South Wales?

Hi! Choko, I tried to PM you but seems your inbox is full, you cannot received PM anymore unless you clear some files and have some space so that you can receive PM. It would be very,very nice if you will do it soon. Coz I'm dying to send one. hehehe..cheers...:D

has anyone tried to contact etea [aside from me :)] i failed to ask their course fee! grrr! i think ryan said it's 10,600aud but he's not sure.

Wow, ryan..nice pic...you all seem very very happy!!! good for you, guys!!! Hoping to be in your shoes sooner than soon... right, classmates NewMac and reiken??? hehehe

Hahaha! I agree, bro! :D :lol2: :yeah:

Newmac and Reiken,please update us on your VIC applications and lists/intakes of BP providers which are still open.Hehe

I'll be submitting my application soon. Thanks

Still on waiting mode, bro. Just like everyone else here who have been dying to hear from them :yawn:... Sure! Will keep everyone informed about other openings for Victoria :up:

has anyone tried to contact etea [aside from me :)] i failed to ask their course fee! grrr! i think ryan said it's 10,600aud but he's not sure.

It's AUD$10, 600 for a 12-week course plus AUD$150 application fee :uhoh3:

@RYAN

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hi! i'll just ask something regarding about your scholarship in deakin?

is it a priviledge for a permanent resident like you?

Did you inform deakin that your a PR and ask if you are eligible for a scholarship??

can i do the same with any other edu provider??

hello, yes if you are a PR you are eligible to apply for a scholarship PLUS the australian government will pay for the remaining balance..so you will not be spending even a single cent for the course fee...;)

only certain institutions accept payments from the government...but for the scholarship thingy, im 95% sure all of the institutions are accepting it...

ryan09.... nice pics and i hope you'll continue to help us/others who are still under process, even after you've finished your BP.... thanks in advance and goodluck...

thanks...we will all get there..;)

just shoot me questions and i will answer it all, if i know the answers though..:) no worries..

has anyone tried to contact etea [aside from me :)] i failed to ask their course fee! grrr! i think ryan said it's 10,600aud but he's not sure.

yes its AU$10,600 excluding other expenses...

ryan09.... seems like you already have a lot of information about the BP.. do you know where is the cheapest uni that offers BP in VIC because i have a relative who lives there.thank you

@ryan & reiken... thanks! :)

Hi! Bro, thanks for the wishes and inspiring words you shed. And the picture too..Mabuhay ang Pilipino.:yeah::cheers::bow:

"You're the only thorn among the roses". hehehe I'm pretty sure you will reach to finish line. Good luck too all of you.

Nice to finally put a face to the helpful name of ryan09..i am assuming that the guy is you..hehe ..goodluck bro

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