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!

:igtsyt: :tku:

Wow!!! My second batch of thank you's to jakey, drednag, mooh mooh, unadunad, cioman94, ehhh, NurseNathalie and the rest of our fellow nurses here in this wonderful thread!

We may be 'technically' strangers to one another but we've all been meshed together to help one another unconsciously to achieve that one common goal - our Australian dream for ourselves and our family!

Let's keep the faith and the goodwill amongst us going, friends! :up::lvan::up:

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best of luck reiken! :) btw, how many days did the visa processing take? :)

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Specializes in Medical/Communicable Ward.
hello guys!

first of all, i'd like to say that i agree with our newbie fellow above.....you are all so inspiring!!!:yeah:

well, i'm filling the ahpra form and i have 2 doubts::uhoh3:

1)where in the form should we write the state in which we wish to practice?

2) i really didn't know what to answer in question 18...

18. do you commit to only practise the profession if you haved

hi nathalie,

you don't have to state the state of your choice, that is the point of national registration. when you get their approval you can choose any of their appoved courses which is listed in ahpra site. the approved course list is also categorized by state. and when you are registered, you can practice in any state of australia and even in new zealand.

as for question 18, it asks you if you'd be practising only as an rn whilst you're bound to pii. it's a conditional question,answer whatever applies to you. if you plan to work as an rn only then yes would be your answer.

just my point of view ü

goodluck!

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Specializes in Medical/Communicable Ward.

Reikken congrats! It'll be summer by then, enjoy down under. ü

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Today, 17 July 2010, the FedEx people delivered the good news to me... got my 456 visa multiple entry (3 months each entry) that started yesterday for 12 months... Well, Melbourne, wake me up when October comes! :D :D :D

In this regard, let me extend my heartfelt thanks to our Big Bro here whose valuable information he selflessly shared on this thread, especially on visa matters among others, made it possible for me to achieve such feat... to JavRN, kudos to you! Many thanks, bro! :up: :up: :up:

God is constantly good. Thank you! :up: :up: :up:

CONGRATULATIONS! :yeah:where in Melbourne will you be staying and in what school?

i'll be going to Melbourne too, i just got my Letter of Offer from ETEA and i will lodge my visa application this week.

keep me posted, it'll be nice to have some Pinoy company around!

anyone taking the September intake? LETs TALK! :D

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hi .. i have been reading postings every now and then to check for any latest informations that might be of help to my filing of application with AHPRA.hmmm if you guys have anything more to add, something like tips before i finally send my docs to my sis in oz, pls pls feel free to drop me a message as i am in dire need of advice on that matter . im currently doing my cv huhu.. my sis was the one who actually gave me this site to read on .. im kinda new, infact, i just registered hehehe .. :rockn: to those with visas already ..

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Hi nymph76!

Do you have any working experience? I'm planning to pass my credentials as well as soon as I'm done with IELTS.

:)

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@ NewMac: Thanks, bro! :cool:

@ dreaminOz: Thanks for the greeting and the season reminder. Appreciate it =) ;)

@ marclorenz: I am ETEA-bound this October, bro... so, when's your intake? If you are scheduled for September, then you may likely be classmate with my good bud, drednag. Best of luck in progressing with your next steps. :up:

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Specializes in community health nursing.

hello everyone! i'm done backreading the partial part of the thread from pages 300 up to the lastest page. i am aware that there are new changes that commenced last july 1 2010. I've already downloaded necessary forms in this venture and i am quite confused regarding some of these instances:

1. Under the new rules from the AHPRA-NWBA, are we allowed to submit the application forms even without the IELTS results? (just in case they received my papers then i will take the IELTS exam)

2. For CRICOS BP providers there is a higher chance to get a 457(676) visa unlike with non-CRICOS BP providers i'll end up with a 456 visa am i right? any updates.

3. About the CV part, as of now i don't have working expierience but next week i will undergo a hospital training for 2 months then if possible it will lead to employment. am I allowed to indicate my current expierience in the CV? no more need for statutory declaration? (as discussed in the CV format from AHPRA under gaps in work) correct me if I'm wrong

4. About the AGOS application form:

-some of the questions here are AU related, is is ok to answer them by indicating N/A or other/s

[confused with questions # 6,7,11(is certificate of good standing sufficient),13,16(IELTS?),17,18,20,]

5. about the immunizations: is it allowed to provide a photocopy of my baby book (signed by my doctor) or am i required to have a form/check-list (signed by my doctor)

right now i'm leaning towards to the BP rather than conversion....at first i am confused on what to do but upon backreading this thread it shed some light to all questions lingering my head.

Thanks!

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the only thing that attracted me to mercy is because they assist in finding jobs after the BP. is it true?

I don't know anything about that. but that would be great news if i get accepted. where did u hear that?

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Yes, I do have hospital based nursing experience. But I don't think that matters at WLI.

Okay thank you!

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HI EVERYONE...:nurse: a newbie here..just read all your posts..and i really want to thank all of you...:) anyway, i just got my IELTS result and fortunately i got 7 above in all 4 sections..(THANk GOD!)i already had my 6mos. volunteer duty last year..

i would like to ask if its okay to start processing my papers for national registration?MAybe, I can send my papers by the end of this month...by the way, i have some questions and i hope u can answer my questions.. I would really appreciate ur answers..so, here it goes...

1. how much is the total money needed for registration? is this right? ( 115 AUD for general registration + another 115 for annual fee for gen. reg. + 220 for overseas assessment charge= 450 AUD)

2. do we send the money in cheque/bank order together with our applications (in one envelope)?

3. how long will it take for us to receive the reply of the board?

4. what are the circumstances when one cannot be approved for registration ( if anyone knows)?

THAnk you very much everyone!!! i would really appreciate your replies...

:hug::clown::)

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