New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

[rnrn07]

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!

[pinkshadoe]

The first thing to do is apply. Only then you will find out if you will be required to take the competency assessment program or not.

You need the following for the application in Queensland:

Certified True Copies of the following:

• • evidence of successful completion of a nursing course, eg: degree
    
  • the course transcript
    
  • evidence of initial licence in the place where the course was completed
    
  • evidence of identification (birth certificate or passport or marriage certificate for name change purposes)
    
  • evidence of competent, licensed nursing practice within the five years prior to the application
    
  • the application fee of A$49.00 and application processing fee of A$109.00

Here is the link for the application form: http://www.qnc.qld.gov.au/upload/pdfs/Application_package_QNC1.pdf

And here is the link for the checklist to guide you:

http://www.qnc.qld.gov.au/upload/pdfs/CHECKLIST_for_Overseas_Applications.pdf

While you prepare the necessary documents, I would suggest that you read more about the CAS program and other options you may have for Australia.

If there's anything else you need, just tell me

i dont have experience yet so thanks :)

[Aelith]

Who said you need experience?

Anyway, if you don't to go to Queensland. Try Victoria.

2. Directly applying for Registration in Division 1 at the Nurses Board of Victoria.

2.1. Fill out and print this form: http://www.nbv.org.au/media/43455/in...tion%20app.pdf

2.2. IELTS (Academic) result should have at least an overall band score of 7 with scores no less than the ones indicated below:

2.2.1. Reading & Listening 6.5

2.2.2. Writing & Speaking 7.0

2.3. Prepare all other necessary documents before lodging your application which includes the following:

2.3.1. Evidence of Identity (true copy of Passport or Birth Certificate)

2.3.2. Certified true copy of Transcript

2.3.3. Certified true copy of Diploma

2.3.4. Certificate of initial registration

2.3.5. Verification of Registration (As far as I know, you will need to go to PRC and ask them to send Nurses Board of Victoria the said certification)

2.3.6. Work Statement (if applicable)

N.B. The Nurses Board of Victoria does not specifically require one to have relevant nursing experience however if you do have, you are required to provide evidence of this. It does not specifically say if the experience would only be recognised if it is from a certain type of hospital (e.g. tertiary hospital).

2.3.7. Evidence of Change of Name (if applicable e.g. marriage certificate)

2.3.8. Enclosed Fee (kindly check the website for the updated fee as this change yearly i think)

2.4. Submit the application including all the documents needed and the fee.

2.5. Wait for the Nurses Board of Victoria's decision. It can be either of the following:

[pinkshadoe]

thanks a lot! theres a lot to accomplish and i have to consult with my mom first cause this is gonna cost a lot right? hahaha. super thank you :) you made my day.

[Aelith]

There's a long list of requirements for that. And I suggest you to make extra copies so that if ever you need it for something else, you wouldn't have to go back and get it again. This will save you time and effort.

As for Queensland, it is stated in their checklist (#7) that if you cannot provide evidence of recent practise, and fitness and competence to practice, you will be required to address ANMC standards for the registered/enrolled nurse. I'm guessing this is where the competency program comes in. I'll double check for you. I'll mail the council and see what they'll tell me. :)

[shish]

Hi hotpotato101. There is this training school that I just discovered which claims to be the only one which gives review in the Phils. The reviewers, in fact, come from Queensland Nursing Council (QNC) itself. This school also acts sort of an agent to QNC. Btw, what is name of the agency you have attended in the past, maybe we are referring to the same thing.

Has QNC responded to your application yet? How much time did it take for them to respond?

[shish]

Im joining this boat ride. I, too, am a fresh grad and just passed the 2008 board exam. Has anyone here started working on his/her application? Ive been wanting to start this long process asap, unfortunately, i still do not have my license number and it will be released in november. By the way, I-e mailed an agency in australia, and the consultant suggested that i try applying in victoria since i do not have any experience yet. What would be the difference between queensland and victoria? and which could be faster?

Hello pastasana. I hope to send my QLD probably next week. Maybe you could start your application even without your license number:D. Just start uploading the needed forms so you could start complying their requirements.:wink2:

Do you really mean faster or easier? Among the states in Oz, it is believed that it is much easier to get your license if you apply it in QLD then, eventually if you passed their competence exams, you could transfer your license into any state you like, say Victoria. I heard Victoria prefers overseas applicants which have one year clinical experience.

[Trion08]

Shish, I hope you could share the training school or review center affiliated to QNC but it is prohibited to post it here. Sigh! I also hope to send my application in the coming days. Have you taken your IELTS already?

Aelith: I cant thank you enough for the infos.

[shish]

I am more than willing to share it to you Trion08. You are near your 15th post you can PM me sometime soon.

[pastasana]

Hi Shish, Do you already have your license card? Because this is where my problem lies. I went to PRC last week to ask them fill out the verification form that goes with the QNC1 Application form. The registrar said she needs my license card before she could fill it out for me. So I guess I have to wait until November to get this started. I emailed QNC if I could send the rest of the requirements but no reply yet.

[Aelith]

@ pastasana: I would advise you to wait for your license to come out. It is clearly stated in Queensland Nursing Council's website that if you pass your application without all the requirements needed then they will just return to you your application with a checklist and letter advising you to complete the necessary requirements. And then you will be given a certain amount of time to follow up the requirements (6 months I think). If you are not able to follow up the requirements within the time span given, you'll have to re-apply. So, if I were you, I'll just wait and pass your application when you have your license. It'll be less of a hassle for you in the end.

You guys could all start with your IELTS exam if you haven't taken the exam yet. That's one of the first things that you need to do. After that, you can start with your review for the Challenge test. Like I said, you're looking at a year-long process for the whole registration alone. But better start with the application as soon as you can.

[hotpotato101, RN]

Hi hotpotato101. There is this training school that I just discovered which claims to be the only one which gives review in the Phils. The reviewers, in fact, come from Queensland Nursing Council (QNC) itself. This school also acts sort of an agent to QNC. Btw, what is name of the agency you have attended in the past, maybe we are referring to the same thing.

Has QNC responded to your application yet? How much time did it take for them to respond?

am i allowed to post the name of the agency here? maybe ill just PM you. by the way i just lodged my application recently but i think nowadays the queue is getting longer. a friend told me he got his result after a month but i also knew someone who's waiting for more than a month now so i guess it will take a while. I already got an acknowledgment letter from them saying that they received my application already and now im just waiting for the result.

[gingerbreadman0214]

I think I have a pretty good idea of what drives you to go to dreamy Australia. It might have something to do with the heart and it's got nothing to do with anatomy. :) It's very admirable (and cute), this big effort that you're doing evidenced by the vast knowledge of the Australian immigration that you're sharing with us and that we're also very thankful for. :) God bless you in your endeavors.