Glad that drednag mentioned "reality check" here. My wife (blinq) is currently doing the BP (yes, the 6 mos course) at Curtin Uni of Technology.
Last month during the school's job fair attended by prospective employers (hospital & aged care administrators, etc), nursing students (specially my wife along with her Pinay classmates) were surprised to know that these healthcare facilities can not take in (specially if they have to sponsor) additional staff for 2010 due to budget issues.
This case however may be different if you are a local or a permanent resident.
So, I have to disagree to a certain degree with what I have read in an earlier post that said "finding an employer after finishing the BP/conversion will be a breeze".
Let's just hope that healthcare reforms will make the situation brighter for Filipino nurses trying their luck in Oz.
This is only a temporary situation in perth mate. Wa is having financial mismanagement issues. Your wife can simply do mutual recognition or wait til July when her license will now be valid anywhere in aus. She should go to an agency for the mean time.
This situation is in Perth only by the way. If she's not choosy she can apply in rural hospitals where the situation is very much different. Shortage of nurses in wa is not in the city. It's in the rural. Another reality check for you guys who wanted to come in wa.
This situation is in Perth only by the way. If she's not choosy she can apply in rural hospitals where the situation is very much different. Shortage of nurses in wa is not in the city. It's in the rural. Another reality check for you guys who wanted to come in wa.
Yep, It seems that the situation is lot different in other states...my wife has friend that finished the 3 months BP in Melbourne, got an employer that sponsored her 457 and was able to bring her family on the 5th month . Rural hospitals may be my wife's best option if she decides to stay in WA or we can explore other states as well as soon as she's done with her registration. Given this situation, it should not be a deterrent for Filipino nurses from pursuing their dreams in Oz specially in Perth. :)
Yep, It seems that the situation is lot different in other states...my wife has friend that finished the 3 months BP in Melbourne, got an employer that sponsored her 457 and was able to bring her family on the 5th month . Rural hospitals may be my wife's best option if she decides to stay in WA or we can explore other states as well as soon as she's done with her registration. Given this situation, it should not be a deterrent for Filipino nurses from pursuing their dreams in Oz specially in Perth. :)
Rural nurse has its perks too. It's easy to be a pr and your hospital will sponsor your whole family. There's a monetary benefit too. So for nurses who want to bring their family here fast they should opt for rural. But if you have great experience or came from a reputable uni in the phils, you can have the same benefits in the city. It's a case by case situation actually. Can you pm to me blinq's email? Are you here in Perth as well? I'll sure love to talk to your wife personally and with her filipina classmates.
Guys sorry for asking a noob question but what is an Enrolled Nurse? If i opt for the conversion or a pre-registration course do I fall under the Enrolled Nurse?
and 2nd question is, do any of you know a school in New South Wales that offers the Conversion program?
Thanks in advance to those who reply :)
All I know is that ACU (Australian Catholic University) is offering it and that the deadline for the payment and submission of requirements is on April 16. The program takes 2 years though, as compared to the 1 year conversion program at Curtin.
Glad that drednag mentioned "reality check" here. My wife (blinq) is currently doing the BP (yes, the 6 mos course) at Curtin Uni of Technology.
Last month during the school's job fair attended by prospective employers (hospital & aged care administrators, etc), nursing students (specially my wife along with her Pinay classmates) were surprised to know that these healthcare facilities can not take in (specially if they have to sponsor) additional staff for 2010 due to budget issues.
This case however may be different if you are a local or a permanent resident.
So, I have to disagree to a certain degree with what I have read in an earlier post that said "finding an employer after finishing the BP/conversion will be a breeze".
Let's just hope that healthcare reforms will make the situation brighter for Filipino nurses trying their luck in Oz.
All I know is that ACU (Australian Catholic University) is offering it and that the deadline for the payment and submission of requirements is on April 16. The program takes 2 years though, as compared to the 1 year conversion program at Curtin.
ACU conversion is for 2 years, but is still depends on your credentials. My friend will study in ACU for one year only, although she doesn't have any work experience yet. I don't know if maybe they based it from her board rate or university, but it's really possible to shorten the study duration as confirmed by an IDP consultant.
I plan to study in ACU and I just wish that they'll consider my credentials too.
ACU conversion is for 2 years, but is still depends on your credentials. My friend will study in ACU for one year only, although she doesn't have any work experience yet. I don't know if maybe they based it from her board rate or university, but it's really possible to shorten the study duration as confirmed by an IDP consultant.
I plan to study in ACU and I just wish that they'll consider my credentials too.
I sincerely hope they will consider it for you. Cheer up!:)
Hi guys, for those who already submitted their documents to any Nursing Board (by post), did you bind your documents? compiled it in a folder? or just attach a big clip? or just loosely place them in a big envelope? Thanks for your answers in advance :)
blinq
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Glad that drednag mentioned "reality check" here. My wife (blinq) is currently doing the BP (yes, the 6 mos course) at Curtin Uni of Technology.
Last month during the school's job fair attended by prospective employers (hospital & aged care administrators, etc), nursing students (specially my wife along with her Pinay classmates) were surprised to know that these healthcare facilities can not take in (specially if they have to sponsor) additional staff for 2010 due to budget issues.
This case however may be different if you are a local or a permanent resident.
So, I have to disagree to a certain degree with what I have read in an earlier post that said "finding an employer after finishing the BP/conversion will be a breeze".
Let's just hope that healthcare reforms will make the situation brighter for Filipino nurses trying their luck in Oz.
Anyway,