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 Oncology, Medical.
hi, astromikaelo! thanks.

i submitted my application last week of november 2009...it got lost..had to resend again in december 2009 or january 2010 (i actually could not remember)....i guess counting from december, it would be 4 months...but if we count from january, 3 months... :rolleyes::)

have you submitted your application?

hi drednag, congratulations! that was fast. i submitted my application late february. i hope i will get mine by may. where do you plan to take your bridging program?

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thanks, guys!:up:

@jakey, gemini_star: Im preparing and gathering my documents for application to Deakin, La Trobe and ETEA.

All the best to everyone!!!:yeah:

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clips. :)

Congratulations drednag! Im so happy for you dude!

Keep us posted with your school hunting! :)

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Specializes in ER,med surg, nursing home.

NBV requested better format of the work experience document from me....well at least I know they are now checking my documents.

FEB2010

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thanks, guys!:up:

@jakey, gemini_star: Im preparing and gathering my documents for application to Deakin, La Trobe and ETEA.

All the best to everyone!!!:yeah:

please keep us posted on your experiences..it will mean a lot to some of us who are still starting from scratch.::)

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thanks, guys!:up:

@jakey, gemini_star: Im preparing and gathering my documents for application to Deakin, La Trobe and ETEA.

All the best to everyone!!!:yeah:

congratulations...

i would strongly suggest...go for ETEA..:)

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@Newmac, thanks bro...you're next, Im sure... we might still be classmates...

@Julia, I've got a long way to go...rest assured, I'll keep you guys posted..Im sure you will be on your way, too

@Ryan, yeah, bro, Im leaning towards ETEA too..hopefully I can still be accomodated for their 2010 intake..

@Jakey...just a few more i's to dot and t's to cross and you'll have your letter soon... :D

All the best to all of you, guys!!! :D

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Specializes in ER,med surg, nursing home.
congratulations...

i would strongly suggest...go for ETEA.

HI Ryan09;

I thought you are in Deakin...why do you suggest ETEA?

researching on ETEA....

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yes...just go for etea ;) just trust me...

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yes...just go for etea ;) just trust me...

Is deakin difficult that's why you're recommending etea or is it the other way around? Or is it more of employability?

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Specializes in ER,med surg, nursing home.
yes...just go for etea ;) just trust me...

ok Ryan09

thank you for your suggestion. seriously considering ETEA :)

Researching on it now .

I cant find the course dates though.

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Hey guys...when they require police check...is it the usual police clearance here or the NBI clearance? :uhoh3::bugeyes::)

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