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!

Specializes in ER,med surg, nursing home.
Hi gemini_star,

Haoyin might be referring to me. This is my timeline:

Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) Sent via ordinary post - End of Nov 2009

Application sent - 07 Dec 2009

Received letter requesting for CGS - 26 Feb 2010

CGS Sent 2nd time (via DHL) - 02 Mar 2010

Received letter of approval - 11 Mar 2010

You might notice that the letter of approval came too soon after the second CGS was sent. I suspect that my first CGS arrived nevertheless...after 3 months. :vlin:

Congratultions Silvermed!!!! and thank you for posting your timeline. At least it gives us a ballpark idea on how long the processing is...

Specializes in MS, ER.

I'm a regular reviewee of Niner.. you can see my name on the list of coaching one on one.. See you there.. Goodluck on your application..:D:D:D:D:D

WOW! You are lucky! I congratulate you. You have speedy approval from NBV. I wish narscathy and me will have speedy approval also when we apply together just like you.

wow, silvermed..good for you!!! I wish our NBV approval comes soon, too.

congratulations!!!:yeah::clown::cheers::yelclap::hrnsmlys::beer:

hello nurses,

greetings coming from Deakin uni...lol

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we are through with our theory component of the IRON Course so here we are circulating around chadstone mall..

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and now we are all busy for our clinical placements, it started two weeks ago...hope we can make it..i might be very silent these days but i have been an avid lurker during those times...:D

Congratulations to all applicants who have received positive assessments from the NBV..hope to see you in down under soon ;)

@uh_huh, i havent heard any updates from you, hows your applications going?

@haoyin, sorry it took so long for me to read your prvt message..i'll reply to it later on.

@chabeli, i guess you are very busy like me doing the clinicals, hows everything? we can make it...few more weeks to go...

@everyone, in God we trust! :)

Ryannnnnnnnn!!!!

Glad to hear from you after a lonnngggggggggggg time!

GOOD LUCK on your clinicals07.gif wish you all the besttttttttt!!!!!:up::up::up:

Thank you for keeping us posted!! God blesss!!!:p

@Lithotomy

:wlcmhnds:

Specializes in MS, ER.

Guys.. question..can I lodge my application to NBV even though I still didn't have my IELTS yet?..I will be taking it on March 27..just a just if I'm allowed to do that..hehe.. Thanks guys..

Specializes in Renal,Rehab,Oncology,Emergency.

@ryan09 Thanks man got your message. Glad you're already on your clinical placements. We wish you all the best and thank you for giving us updates even with your tight schedule. Post more pix for us if you can. :)

@uh_huh? I emailed you already what you were asking from me. Sorry it took a while.

@narscathy No problem! Anytime... Good luck on your IELTS. I'm pretty sure you'll ace it. And yes you can lodge your application with NBV even without your IELTS yet.

@chocokat79 Hope you're already okay. Cheer up!

@Lithotomy Welcome to allnurses.

@silvermed I know you'll still make it. I'm sure of it.

@ynez Pls send me copy of pic during our meet up. Thanks.

Specializes in MS, ER.

Thanks Haoyin!! King of Cool...:yeah::yeah::yeah::jester::jester::jester::D:D:D

uh_huh? haoyin Thank you for welcome me in forum. TY TY TY :)

narscathy Let us submit application to victoria together even no ielts yet then we can practise 1 on 1 speaking also. I ask you and you can ask me like coaching. Then we can even watch Remember Me movie after if you like. I want also be King of Cool for you. You are Queen of Cool for me. :) :redbeathe :nurse:

Specializes in MS, ER.

haha..funny..what is your real name by the way?

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