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!

It's in the web and news since midnight till today and probably till they give in.

The natl board is still in wa legislation waiting for approval

This is not a 'give in' this is the english way of parliament people sit and talk about things then vote, then the law is given a date to take affect.

WA has since Australian white history began, been the last state to join anything national, including our constitution for Federalism.

The Western Australian parliment did not sit (get together) in parliment in time to pass the legislation (law) in Western Australia. So therefore until October the Nurses Board of Western Australia is still operating and a nurse that wishes to work in Western Australia must be registered with that board not the new National Board,

btw the poster who said it was false - the Nurses Board of Victoria is still operating......it is not...Victorian nurses pra are now registered with the National Midwives and Nurses Board, not the NBV nor the NMBWA.

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Wa was the last to join Australia bec it was reluctant and doesn't want to do so. It just joined Australia bec it was pressured. Residents from other sates who settled here were the ones who pressured wa and voted to do so.

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help!help!help!

i'm completely lost!

i searched the ahpra website but found nothing "solid" about how to apply as an os nurse....

ok! it's the same for english as i've read; the fees and etc....but the "how to" i couldn't find it anywhere in their site.

i tried the queensland nursing council but they re-directed me to ahpra...

i know that in this thread most peolpe are going to vic but if there's anyone who can help me, i'd appreciate that so much!

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nursenathalie,

i think it should be the same process as how you did to the state you applied before. you have to fill up the application form and submit it to the national board.

here is the link for the forms: [color=mediumturquoise]http://www.ahpra.gov.au/health-professions/nursing-and-midwifery/forms.aspx

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Hi NurseNathalie:)

As i understand the site, we have to pass our requirements on the address listed on the bottom of the form. Either by mail in the main office or through their satellites offices per state.

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Hi NurseNathalie:)

As i understand the site, we have to pass our requirements on the address listed on the bottom of the form. Either by mail in the main office or through their satellites offices per state.

Yes, as said in the last page of the Application Form. :)

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Wa was the last to join Australia bec it was reluctant and doesn't want to do so. It just joined Australia bec it was pressured. Residents from other sates who settled here were the ones who pressured wa and voted to do so.

Maybe WA should become its own country, sorta like Canada and the US of A.

Good call! Hope they stick to their guns then.

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It's because after the bridging program, it is highly likely that you would get a job in Australia, thus making it easy for you to convert your visa into a different business visa subclass. Thoughtful government right? :)

Oh, okay! so that's it. Because when I checked the website they do give student visas to non-award programs. So i was wondering why its easier to get a business visa subclass. Thank you so much for shedding light on this matter. I'm still trying to find a school for this year's intake.

btw, my aunt suggested the following schools near their place:

Mercy health

Epworth Freemasons

would anyone know if they require experience?

Thanks!

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not yet.

i've sent out applications to etea, alpine and ub-wli. :)

when did you send them? i heard there's deadline for ub-wli 2010 intake? i just got my letter from NBV that's why ill start sending applications now. Can I ask what are the requirements you sent? I have to wait 10 days for my NBI clearance because apparently my name is common.

Thanks!

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hey dear,

dont be disheartened! I´m on the sameboat....took my IELTS twice...the 1st time I got a 9 in the speaking and 6 in the writing....the rest I did OK...overall 8

2nd time.....**:mad: writing 6.5 it really broke my heart.........overall 8.5......

In Brazil it´s also very, veryexpensive to take and besides, I spent alot ofmoney taking private English classes:yawn:

No,no, u r definitelynot destined for conversion!!! We´ve already spent years in college...it´s enough!

Let´s cheers ourselves up and go for the bp!

God bless us all:nurse:

Thank you so much. I need this. :)

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Does anyone know if nmbwa vchn students are classmates with nbv vchn students?

I've heard that there are 40 students in class with 75% Indians.

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Specializes in ER / RENAL / ICU.

Regarding IELTS: Don't be disheartened by the fact that you have to retake it or file for a EOR report. I've known cases where people have to retake the test more than 5 times. Also, us nurses don't have it that bad. AHPRA requires pharmacist to have 7.5 (no kidding)

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