to those who knew the agency or review center. pls do pm me.. tnx in advance.
to aelith, how much will the pre-enrollment cost? the one that you are planning for? because if this is much convenient for me, then i will probably opt to go through it.
I know how hard it is for the pinoy nurses and would help in anyway I can :)
As to why I prefer studying over the bridging course, it is more of a unanimous decision (parents, me and aunt). Studying may be overly expensive but for me, it is the most secure path.
- The bridging program and the sponsorship will take approximately 2 years to finish. The degree will take me 2 years to finish too. And if I choose to take the Master's degree (pre-registration), I would have another title next to my name apart from RN and BSN which is MN or MScN.
- The sponsorship is only good for a few years and is not a permanent or a resident visa. You still need to apply for a permanent visa after.
- After I finish my 2-years course, I will be eligible for a Graduate temporary visa or a Skilled Independent Resident visa.
- I can work while I am studying whereas in a bridging course you cannot (especially during the waiting time for sponsorship visa to finish).
- I can freely choose where I want to work during my studies and after I graduate in Australia. I can even apply for the graduate programs in Australia.
- When a certain hospital or agency sponsor you, you are stuck with them until your sponsorship ends or as agreed upon on your contract.
- Most agencies prefer overseas trained nurses with working experience (at least a year). On the other hand, they accommodate freshly grad nurses from Australia.
So far, that's all I can think of lol. But basically, those are my main reasons. I wouldn't mind studying too as I have not practiced for almost 3 years now.
hi,your posts are really of great help esp to newbies like me. thank you very much for taking the time to answer all queries posted here.:)
thank you for giving us your reasons why you chose the 2 year program. im weighing my options as well. thanks again.
Oh! Aelith ....i dont expect you to intertained my post...free world and this forum is my medium of expression.
Nurses without experience can go and work overseas? why not!
They can easily make any documents in "RECTO"(Diploma mill) a place in Manila who manufactures certificates,transcipts of records and diploma.BUT....based on my experience?
Singapore,staff nurse less than 2 years experience can work as Healthcare assistant,assistant nurse,or carer? likewise in the UK.
Now thats what you call career pathway for success.
Filipinos are desperate..fact! they will grab any single opportunity to go overseas.That will lead them into dissapointments,and shame towards thier countrymen.Teachers who becomes domestic Helper,Nurses who struggles to find success ending up working elsewhere as prostitutes and sorts.
If fortunate enough to go overseas and find a job? they are pathetic in the clinical areas? dumb ass ,who think they have sorts of qualification they think they can managed?
Yes ! you can register to any Nursing Council or state board in US,
Think!! this Filipino Nurses? in the UK stringent immigration policies prohibits you from coming? The biggest employer NHS will not attract candidates that needs work permits? but how could have work visa if Immigration doesnt qualify you to have one?Chances Filipino Nurses are subject for abuse!! as i said they will grab any single opportunity there is...so most of them will only be a carer in the run down nursing homes,now thats what i call determination? (hopeless!!):bowingpur
Communication problems are likely the problem of this nurses in the UK or US...its a fact.
So my OPINION is....Nurses from Philippines who are desperately wants to go overseas without experience? way too GULLIBLE!
hi,your posts are really of great help esp to newbies like me. thank you very much for taking the time to answer all queries posted here.:)
thank you for giving us your reasons why you chose the 2 year program. im weighing my options as well. thanks again.
You're welcome. :)
Those were my reasons then though, but to make it clear I still haven't decided which path to take. If ever you need some more clarifications, I'll try and help explain - for the other pathways as well.
Some corrections and additional information:
Some graduate programs accept newly registered overseas nurses. The only bad part is, of course, the priority is for those who graduated from their programs. But they did say they do accept overseas newly registered nurses. It varies from state to state by the way so you will have to double check their own graduate programs first.
The bridging visa one will get while processing another visa, may or may not have work rights. Several factors will affect this including the work rights imposed on your previous substantive visa. You can also apply for work rights but would depend on some other factors too including lawfulness in previous visa. - According to migration agents and immigration website.
The bridging program and the visa processing plus the preparation of documents will add up to 6 months or so to up to more than a year. With average ranging from 8-12 months. - those are just approximate times and may or may not be longer depending on one's case.
hi, we are on the same boat. got no relatives in australia since most of them are in california. however, im willing to try my luck in australia. have u started with ur application? :)
yeah hop on the boat with us! we're all off to OZ. anyway, goodluck to you and your application. I suggest you start collecting all the required documents and lodge your application as soon as possible as processing time becomes more lengthy these days.
I am going to Sydney to study too and so is my other friend and maybe a few more will come too lol. The only University on the western part of Sydney is University of Western Sydney which has several campuses. Other Universities in Sydney are University of Sydney, University of Technology, Sydney and Australian Catholic University. The 3 Universities are pretty much near each other and are located near Sydney CBD. All but ACU offer a graduate entry program. University of Sydney offers a Master of Nursing (pre-registration) program. The rest are your typical Bachelor of Nursing programs.
hi,aelith! are you going for the master's degree program (pre-registration)? thank you. i'm seriously thinking also of taking the 2 year pre-reg.however,i'm still weighing my options since the tuition fee cost so much.
Yes you can. I'll be taking up the Master's degree in USyd which is a pre-registration course.
Requirements are IELTS (no score less than 7.0 in all bands), Transcript of records, Diploma and filled out application form plus the 100 AUD application fee. The deadline for March 2009 entry is on October 31, 2008.
i'd like to be guided too. thank you,aelith. but too late for me, huh?
hi,aelith! are you going for the master's degree program (pre-registration)? thank you. i'm seriously thinking also of taking the 2 year pre-reg.however,i'm still weighing my options since the tuition fee cost so much.
I've already applied to the University but up to now I'm still undecided. :uhoh21: I am also thinking twice about this one because it will literally cost 8 times more than the other options - including tuition and living expenses.
i'd like to be guided too. thank you,aelith. but too late for me, huh?
For 2009, I'm afraid you are a bit too late now. If you still want to take this path, you can apply for 2010. Or you can apply for other universities which offer a July entry, although these Universities only offer a BN program.
Congratulations to Aelith and others for selflessly giving all the right information to all aspiring and would be Australian RN/migrants. Whatever it may take to realise your aspirations, be focused and go for it. Ten years ago, I applied on my own for family permanent visa under the Independent Skill Migration programme. For 2 years I can’t get a proper job here but made another life changing decision to change career pathway towards nursing. It was a long arduous process of completing the 3-year BN, then later the 2 year Masters in Psychiatric Nursing in a Queensland university while working with QLD Health and Aged Care facility. I’m now planning to do Nurse Practitioner course.
Last year, I personally sponsored my sister and her family under the Regional Skilled programme after a year of processing all the necessary requirements (IELTS, points system, skills assessments, permanent resident visa, etc). Prior to forwarding her application, I did the entire exhaustive resources gathering; mainly through relevant authoritative websites such that the degree of success of her meeting the minimum required points is high and so, avoid financial losses.
Knowledge and right information are powerful assets, and the ever resourceful and resilient Pinoys are very good on this. There is acute and chronic shortage of nurses here and lifelong opportunities abound to those who can surpass the big hurdle that is, getting the RN registration – in my case with Queensland Nursing Council. Early next year, we are sponsoring my wife’s cousin who is an RN in Philippines. I hope I can contribute to this message board when I start collating information and contacts. My unsolicited advice:
1.Almost all first hand information is available on reliable websites such that I don’t ever use agencies or third parties at all. I used http://www.google.com.au a lot. Be knowledgeable as only you have the vested interest on this.
2.Plot strategies, doable action plans, to-do lists, timetables to achieve your desired goals such as Australian registration, Permanent resident, employer.
3.Make contact with Australian offices such as QNC, Immigration, University (by phone or email) only when necessary after you done the hard work. Be direct and specific.
4.Be patient, passionate, committed and focused to your end goal as the lifetime rewards are sweet and great.
5.Depending on how Australia fares with the current global financial crisis, there are still a lot of nursing opportunities mainly in public health.
6.RN wage is at par, at best competitive with other professions with yearly increases for level 1 RN, shift and weekend premiums + other incentives (annual leaves, professional development, retirement benefits, salary sacrifice to offset taxes, etc)
Cheers and all the best to all, whatever path you take!
Congratulations to Aelith and others for selflessly giving all the right information to all aspiring and would be Australian RN/migrants. Whatever it may take to realise your aspirations, be focused and go for it. Ten years ago, I applied on my own for family permanent visa under the Independent Skill Migration programme. For 2 years I can't get a proper job here but made another life changing decision to change career pathway towards nursing. It was a long arduous process of completing the 3-year BN, then later the 2 year Masters in Psychiatric Nursing in a Queensland university while working with QLD Health and Aged Care facility. I'm now planning to do Nurse Practitioner course.
Last year, I personally sponsored my sister and her family under the Regional Skilled programme after a year of processing all the necessary requirements (IELTS, points system, skills assessments, permanent resident visa, etc). Prior to forwarding her application, I did the entire exhaustive resources gathering; mainly through relevant authoritative websites such that the degree of success of her meeting the minimum required points is high and so, avoid financial losses.
Knowledge and right information are powerful assets, and the ever resourceful and resilient Pinoys are very good on this. There is acute and chronic shortage of nurses here and lifelong opportunities abound to those who can surpass the big hurdle that is, getting the RN registration - in my case with Queensland Nursing Council. Early next year, we are sponsoring my wife's cousin who is an RN in Philippines. I hope I can contribute to this message board when I start collating information and contacts. My unsolicited advice:
1. Almost all first hand information is available on reliable websites such that I don't ever use agencies or third parties at all. I used www.google.com.au a lot. Be knowledgeable as only you have the vested interest on this.
2. Plot strategies, doable action plans, to-do lists, timetables to achieve your desired goals such as Australian registration, Permanent resident, employer.
3. Make contact with Australian offices such as QNC, Immigration, University (by phone or email) only when necessary after you done the hard work. Be direct and specific.
4. Be patient, passionate, committed and focused to your end goal as the lifetime rewards are sweet and great.
5. Depending on how Australia fares with the current global financial crisis, there are still a lot of nursing opportunities mainly in public health.
6. RN wage is at par, at best competitive with other professions with yearly increases for level 1 RN, shift and weekend premiums + other incentives (annual leaves, professional development, retirement benefits, salary sacrifice to offset taxes, etc)
Cheers and all the best to all, whatever path you take!
Sam
Very inspiring indeed. Your words lifted our tired spirits. What we've been going through is not easy and it really feels good when we see fellow nurses giving us some boost up. gets me moving.
anyway, goodluck to you and your application. I suggest you start collecting all the required documents and lodge your application as soon as possible as processing time becomes more lengthy these days.
Your words lifted our tired spirits. What we've been going through is not easy and it really feels good when we see fellow nurses giving us some boost up. gets me moving. 
wishingstar
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YEAH, PLS. do pm me as well. thank u much :)