I just called today and they said that they only need verification for my PHilippine license since I did not work in the US yet. But I have verified my license since August 2008. I have verfied my license before even lodging my application. I don't know if PRC or the postal service is unreliable. Im getting in touch with PRC to get the tracking number. I will track this and let them pay the price. I've been waiting for ages.
Regarding immunization, you can have yourself immunized in certain clinics which provide these services. If you are from Davao, Fabie near Ilustre offers immunization and releases certification(got this info from Mercan applicants).
Visa 456 takes 3-7 working days processing while a student visa will take at least 2 months.
The timeline for visa conversion is relative. It ranges from 2-6 months. If you are in OZ, you can apply for a bridging visa while awaiting for the outcome of your visa 457 application. In that way, you can still legally stay in OZ and do your thing.
Are you currently employed or undergoing a training program?
Good luck and God bless.
Hi nursemavi,
yep that Fabie corner Duterte St. i think.. whew! if i have to be immunized with all of those vaccines as required by Australia, that's a lot of money! we're talking of measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, hepatitis A and B, pertussis, tetorifice, diptheria, influenza, TB, polio, varicella.
the way i see it now, if it takes 2-6 months for the student visa conversion to 457, then even if they give me bridging visa, i think it still wont help me because it wont allow me to work during that "bridging" period, im just allowed to stay but not to work (the mere fact that im waiting for the working visa 457).
According to one migration agent, Bridging visas have full working rights. Although, I have read that not all will be granted a bridging visa with working rights - apparently, it will depend greatly on what type of bridging visa you will be applying for. Usually, the Bridging Visa A has a higher chance of getting working rights. Also, other factors come into play with this, e.g. lawfulness and work rights associated with their previous substantive visas (e.g. student visas).
I received a letter from QNC today. Though I already fowarded all the necessary requirements including my IELTS when the time I applied, they are requiring me to verify my license. Well, I have requested PRC to verify my license before I even forward my application to QLD. I am not sure what license are they verifying since it is not specific in the letter. They may want a verification from New York State since I have forwarded a copy of my New York license and Parcel as well. And I am actually working in a healthcare outsourcing company based in the US. So we actually cater to US patients. But I am in the Philippines. I have already e-mailed them to clarify what information are they looking for. This is actually delaying my timetable. I am actually planning to take the exam by December this year. I will also need to check with PRC if they really did forward those verification. I'll be needing the tracking numbers. I'll update everybody on this. (just venting out my frustrations)
Hi xysy25, let me answer your question. I emailed the council before regarding the same question and from what they said, it's like once you are granted the eligibility, (btw i just used this term to stress the difference between the acknowledgment letter and QNC's approval letter to take the CAS, sorry. ) you are given 2yrs to finish the whole program. Be it the Education Module or the Challenge Test.
Its like this, for instance you received your eligibility to take the CAS on October 2008. Your next step is to register for your Test A. If you wish to delay your test A and you want to take it by January 2009, it's ok provided that you have to finish Test A and B before October 2010.
You also have to consider that if you fail your test A and you need to take the Education Module of the subject where you failed, it should be completed within the two year period that was given to you.
As for test B, as far as i remember, you have to take it within 3 months after you passed your test A.
This is based from my conversation with QNC few months back, around May to be exact.
Its good that this topic was brought up, beneficial to many members..
just to confirm what was mentioned, yes within 3 months you must take part B after part A.. just obtain temporary short stay visa which is cheaper and faster to obtain.
to further clarify, if you fail the "clinical topics/module" of the Part A written test, you will not be eligible to take the 1-day part B clinical test in brisbane, instead you are required to take 4-week clinical placement in brisbane.
if you fail the other module in the Part A, like Professional Ethics, or Legal system, but passed the clinical topics of the written test, then you study online the modules you failed and after passing it, you are still eligible to take the 1-day part B test.. see the difference..
According to one migration agent, Bridging visas have full working rights. Although, I have read that not all will be granted a bridging visa with working rights - apparently, it will depend greatly on what type of bridging visa you will be applying for. Usually, the Bridging Visa A has a higher chance of getting working rights. Also, other factors come into play with this, e.g. lawfulness and work rights associated with their previous substantive visas (e.g. student visas).
thanks aelith.. pardon my being hardheaded, but i do wish that i am wrong.. whats ur opinion for the sake of opinion, if you have your student visa converted to 457 visa and you were given a bridging visa, will you be allowed to a total number of 20 working hours per week as originally granted to a student visa?
thanks aelith.. pardon my being hardheaded, but i do wish that i am wrong.. whats ur opinion for the sake of opinion, if you have your student visa converted to 457 visa and you were given a bridging visa, will you be allowed to a total number of 20 working hours per week as originally granted to a student visa?
anyway, just something to ponder..
You are not being stubborn, not even close so don't think about yourself as that. :) Actually, that is what I have asked the migration agent because the case I have asked him is that of a student's visa. He specifically said that I will be getting full working rights opposed to what I thought - that I will not be able to work at all. By full working rights, it means one is able to work for unlimited number of hours or basically to work full time. However, I have read somewhere too (just now), that you may be granted limited work rights - same as your work rights in the previous substantive visa, however, you are entitled to apply for full working rights.
When you do a lot of experience then wish for the star?
Fresh grad? think about this:
experience 3 years
NZ Registration
IELTS 7
Supervise practiceAgency to represent you in finding a job!
substantial abount of funds to sustained your quest.
Have you all have this ...if not!
stay back and work for it! abisyoso!!!
To Greatking:
Good day!
I would like to believe that we help each other in this forum. Abovecited message is uncalled for. There are various pathways available for nurses and what you cited is just one of them. If certain states in OZ accept newly graduate nurse, who are you to dampen the spirits of this nurse applicant. If you have nothing better to share, please keep your knifelike thoughts to yourself. If you mean to offer unsolicited advice, give it constructively and please no labelling.
I pray that you will be enlightened and may peace be upon your heart.
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical.
Hi xysy25, let me answer your question. I emailed the council before regarding the same question and from what they said, it's like once you are granted the eligibility, (btw i just used this term to stress the difference between the acknowledgment letter and QNC's approval letter to take the CAS, sorry. ) you are given 2yrs to finish the whole program. Be it the Education Module or the Challenge Test.
Its like this, for instance you received your eligibility to take the CAS on October 2008. Your next step is to register for your Test A. If you wish to delay your test A and you want to take it by January 2009, it's ok provided that you have to finish Test A and B before October 2010.
You also have to consider that if you fail your test A and you need to take the Education Module of the subject where you failed, it should be completed within the two year period that was given to you.
As for test B, as far as i remember, you have to take it within 3 months after you passed your test A.
This is based from my conversation with QNC few months back, around May to be exact.
thanks for answering my question. I would also like to ask NurseMavi if it's the same with WA? :nuke:
I have read too that you need to have at least a year training/experience to do the bridging course in hollywood hospital.... I have read somewhere in this forum the number of hours needed but I can't remember the exact # of hours. is it 1,860 hours?
When you do a lot of experience then wish for the star?
Fresh grad? think about this:
experience 3 years
NZ Registration
IELTS 7
Supervise practiceAgency to represent you in finding a job!
substantial abount of funds to sustained your quest.
Have you all have this ...if not!
stay back and work for it! abisyoso!!!
Hello Greatking,
As for your post, I cannot help but ask what is it with cioman94 that you dislike so much to post this kind of message here? Most of the posters in this specific thread are inexperienced nurses, myself included although I am not a fresh grad. And mind you, there are pathways which inexperienced nurses can take since currently, some states in Australia doesn't require experience to gain registration. The choice is up to the person if he/she wants to take the risk on such path. Although, your thoughts are very much welcome, the way you said it is just not even close to acceptable. There is nothing wrong in dreaming or even wishing for something good, at least his being "ambisyoso" (translation: dreamer used in a negative way), might lead him somewhere. He has a goal and he is doing something to achieve it.
Also, you really do not need that much experience but that is your opinion. NZ only requires at least 6 months experience (and still employed) or 1 year experience. You don't need to talk down to anyone here as what Nursemavi has said, we are helping each other not bullying each other. We would highly appreciate it if in the next posts , should you decide to comment some more, you will not be degrading anyone else here and just give out important facts that need to be addressed - good and bad things.
Aelith
Avoid negative people. Negative people are individuals who have forfeit their dreams, and settled for the norm and traditional... they become envious and critical when they hear someone is pursuing their dreams. Avoid them like you would shun the plague.
) you are given 2yrs to finish the whole program. Be it the Education Module or the Challenge Test. 
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I just called today and they said that they only need verification for my PHilippine license since I did not work in the US yet. But I have verified my license since August 2008. I have verfied my license before even lodging my application. I don't know if PRC or the postal service is unreliable. Im getting in touch with PRC to get the tracking number. I will track this and let them pay the price. I've been waiting for ages.