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. I would like to ask about your colleagues who did etea. What opportunity awaited them after graduating? Private hospital, small govt hospital, rural hospital, nursing home, etc?

When I will make it to the very long curtin conversion this July opportunities will be from rph, scgh, and other leading hospitals so I'm really weighing my options. Why was the registration bridging course of curtin no longer offered anyway..? Curtin is the most practical for me coz my family's here. Well I just can't have the best of both worlds *sigh*

Hi terdjay, I'm also interested and weighing my options. Where did you get the info about opportunity in rph, scgh etc after conversion program in curtin? Does curtin secure/assist in job placement after the conversion or your on your own?

Specializes in Clinical Case Management; A&E.

Hi Everyone,

I am a nurse in the Philippines currently working in a tertiary hospital in Makati. I have one year experience and have passed the IELTS. I was hoping to find sponsors in either australia or nz who would be willing to pay for the cost of my bridging program.

Do you guys have any advice? I have applied for registration for the state of victoria and nz. :D

Any advice is appreciated guys.

Thanks!

macpao87

i went to IDP seminar last sat. and i don't know how to react! Most schools offer 2-3 years conversion course! What the heck! Now I'm thinking of going to Curtin. Is it worth it? Perth is so far from Sydney or Melbourne where my aunts are residing. Huhu. Well.... I love the idea of being independent but I'm still scared. :(

Specializes in medical-surgical.

yehey! I received an e-mail today from NMBWA that my eligibility letter has already been posted and on its way. Im planning to enroll at VCHN.is October the earliest month that is still open for BP? see you guys in VIC!

hi anybody here waiting for the national registration this july? i heard there's going to be a few changes..

I hope those changes are still favorable for me. ~.~

Specializes in ER,med surg, nursing home.

girlassh:::

:dncgbby:

Congratulations !!! does this mean you will abandon your NBV application? good luck :-)

You did apply in NBV right? with so many of us here, I am getting confused on who did what :-) good Luck girlassh

Specializes in Neonatal Intensive Care.
i went to IDP seminar last sat. and i don't know how to react! Most schools offer 2-3 years conversion course! What the heck! Now I'm thinking of going to Curtin. Is it worth it? Perth is so far from Sydney or Melbourne where my aunts are residing. Huhu. Well.... I love the idea of being independent but I'm still scared. :(

Why would you go for 2 to 3 years when in fact you can have a 3months bgc program and still be registered, so far nbv is the most preferred nurses board in Australia, for the simple reason that the requirements are very achievable even nurses without experience can have their credentials assessed by the board.

Hi guys!

For those who just had a few months working experience, did you have a hard time getting a work statement?

I went to the hospital where I was being trained and they seemed not to understand what it is.

Does anyone here have a sample work statement that he/she can share?

It'll be a big help!

Thankss!!! :)

Specializes in Neonatal Intensive Care.
Hi guys!

For those who just had a few months working experience, did you have a hard time getting a work statement?

I went to the hospital where I was being trained and they seemed not to understand what it is.

Does anyone here have a sample work statement that he/she can share?

It'll be a big help!

Thankss!!! :)

Work statement

A satisfactory work statement is required from your current or most recent employer

providing evidence of your registered nursing work experience within the past five (5) years.

The work statement must:

1) be dated

2) be on company letterhead

3) state the division of the register (if in Victoria) in which you are or were employed in

(e.g. registered nurse division 1) or if outside Victoria confirm the registered nursing

capacity in which you were employed

4) confirm the dates of employment;

5) confirm the mode of employment (e.g. full time, part-time or casual) and if

employed part-time or casual provide the total number of hours and date of last

shift; and

6) be signed by the Nurse Unit Manager or Nurse Ward Manager, or the Human Resources

Manager or more Senior Administrative Manager. (Please note that abbreviated titles

will not be accepted)

Work statement signatories must provide their full name, title and contact details,

including their direct email address (if available).

Thanks RN 0z1! :D:D

Actually I've included that in the letter I made for them but they kept insisting on the training certificate.

Well, I need to convince them that this is different. I'll be back there this Friday and if they still can't give it to me then maybe I'll just pass my requirements without the 3-month experience. :(

Specializes in medical-surgical.
girlassh:::

:dncgbby:

Congratulations !!! does this mean you will abandon your NBV application? good luck :-)

You did apply in NBV right? with so many of us here, I am getting confused on who did what :-) good Luck girlassh[/quote

Yes i also applied in NBV, actually i submitted my docs 1 week earlier than in NMBWA, but still my apllication is still on process. my goal is to enter VCHN because i have med surg experience.. So i guess ill opt to than school. Are u also planning to enroll in VCHN?

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