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 medical-surgical.
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. :(

I had a problem as well regarding my certificate of employment for lack of data included. I suggest you make a sample letter that they could follow or a template because they most of the time, they don't bother to compose one uniquely for an single employee or trainee. Your 3-month experience is valuable. It is your edge to other applicants as well. Just be a little patient

Specializes in ER / RENAL / ICU.

Usually the hospital issues a letter of employment but you have to approach either personnel or the chief nurse that you would want a specific format or details. I had mine revised three times :) Alternatively, you could ask for the standard certificate they are issuing then ask for the additional details in a separate letter. That works too.

Specializes in ER,med surg, nursing home.

girlassh;

i only applied in NBV so it is ETEA, Deakin or La trobe for me. I have mailed the last document they needed, hopefully, I will hear from NBV this May.

Goodluck Girlassh....keep us posted.

where is wahine888?

jakey what document was the nbv asking for?

good luck guys...:)

go for ETEA or VCHN...trust me...:)

hi ryan! what made you say that ETEA and VCHN are good places to do the bridging program?

hi!

for those who already applied, planning to apply: how did u explain that u dont have any work experience? hehehe

how did this affect ur applications?

m still thinking, searching, contemplating if AU is the right path for me...arghh

ur replies will really, really be pretty much appreciated!

when I was asked to make a stat. dec. (reason for not having work experience since i've been a reg. nurse in the phil since 2007) -i just said i have been employed in a different filed of work. Im not really sure if that was the best thing to say but it is what it is. :)

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.

I'm not confident enough for BP since I have not practiced my course for almost 2 years. They even said that BP is too stressful for those with experience, what more if you don't have experience. I just can't take risking a lot of money if I'm not sure about this path. I'm not just being pessimistic, I would have chosen this option if I was aware of this BP 2 years ago.

Anyway, I might change my mind anytime, if only somebody w/ no work experience could share their success stories regarding BP.

Specializes in Med-Surg / ICU / Aged Care.
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. :(

hello, strictly speaking they are correct to insist that they can only provide you with a "training" certificate because for them "work" is "paid employment". thus, you must use your charm, ask for their help so to speak in assisting you to meet your documentary needs. Nonetheless, such training certificate is still acceptable in australia, just have to explain it in your resume.. good luck..

Specializes in Med-Surg / ICU / Aged Care.
to wingcharm:

I just read your pm now. It may be too late but you can email me at [email protected]. I am still not allowed to reply to your pm. I will explain to you about CSW there.

btw, we have common friends in FB.. just keep posting your queries here as many of us are willing to answer your questions, or of course you can drop by your query through the FB..

Specializes in Med-Surg / ICU / Aged Care.
good luck guys...:)

go for ETEA or VCHN...trust me...:)

hi, what form/style of nurses notes does australian hospitals used? Narrative? DAR? F-DAR? or SOAPIE?.. davao medical center (a gov't hospital) is presently using DAR method.. thanks mate..

Specializes in Med-Surg / ICU / Aged Care.
There are lots already my friends alone 4 second coursers, 9months exp 4months exp 3months volunteer and no experience,

hello, were your abovementioned friends able to find RN job in hospitals (instead of nursing homes) there in Oz despite limited lenght of experience? thanks mate..

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