Due to recent changes regarding applications for International nurses to Australia and the combining of the nursing boards to one central nursing board in Australia AHPRA I have started a new thread for people to discuss the new process on working in Australia.
Currently New Zealand is not accepting new applicants from International trained nurses except those that meet the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement {TTMR} this will be updated once the New Zealand nursing board reopen their books to International nurses.
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA
So nursing is just a way to get out of the Phillipines then? Not to move to a country that you really desire to work in because of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, equal rights to all, rule of law, opportunity to build/buy own home, free school education, etc etc.
Nursing is just a ticket out of the country to any country, as long as it has jobs and pays better? and does not cost an arm and a leg.
Sorry to put it like this and please do not take offence, but this is how it all seems.....:) and sometimes......thats how it comes across occasionally with some Fillipino nurses registered here in Australia.
In a way, I admit you are right there. But more than that, My wife and I decided for me to take up nursing when we had our firstborn 5 years ago. We want our kids to have a good education abroad and give them a wider perspective in life. They can choose whatever college course and career abroad and still be able to afford a house, car, travel, and other things in life that you can never afford here in the Philippines. I took my 1st course from a top notch university in Manila upon the prodding of my parents only to come home and help in the family business. And if I decide to get a career of my own here, I cannot anymore support my family from the meager wage that Philippine companies offer.
So, yes, I am glad that I have gotten to this point in my life that I have more options. Had I been given this option way earlier, life would have been much easier and fulfilling. This is the opportunity that I, hopefully, will be giving my kids.
Yep....I imagine it would be much different here, yes, you can be anything you want to be in Australia, but you need to really want to do it.
Thats what makes me mad about those who laze around of government benefits...paid by the taxpayer. (all types of cultures including my own mostly)...........errrrghhh
Your children will be have a broader education allright....hope you guys are open minded, they will have much opportunity.
Yes the pay is better here. Unions ran the country at one stage and are still very strong, so therefore workers are united and have some bargaining power to get better wages, though this sometimes backfires and they can bring in people that are not union or they give higher wages and sack some people instead....would like to see them try it with nurses.......
Anyway back to the New grad Filipino nurses forum.......please continue....
Hi, I recently received a message from AHPRA regarding my application. I submitted all my documents first week of February 2011 to AHPRA-VIC. Now, they are asking me to pass my transcript and/or curriculum of the nursing program/course which include the following: Applicant's full name, length of course (commencement and completion dates), theoretical components listed in hours, and Clinical components listed in hours. Moreover, they are also asking for a statement:
"Please Note: We require a statement from yourself stating if you have completed any studies in aged care. You will need to list the subjects and any theoretical and clinical placement and include a course outline."
With regards to the transcript and/or curriculum, I already submitted that one, I don't know what happened, may be I just need to clarify it with them. As for the second requirement, the "Please Note part", did any of you guys were asked for this statement letter? When they said to "list the subjects and any theoretical and clinical placement and include a course outline," are they only referring to those subject/clinical placement related to aged care only? If one state that they do not have any specific studies in aged care, will that mean you will not be assessed as RN? Any reply will be greatly appreciated.
I went to an agency which helps in assessing applicants for migrating to Australia.
they mentioned that a BP is not necessary if you have work experience as a Nurse already. I just want to clarify some questions.
-Is it true that if you have working experience for more than 1 year, you don't need to take this bridging course?
-Do you have to take the ANMC licensure exam for foreign nurses?
thank you
according to an australian nurse that i've spoken to and with the researches that i've made, BP is necessary however it all depends on the assessment of your docu by the Aus Board.
If by any luck that they've deemed your application to qualify you as an aussie nurse without BP or conversion prog that's great, good for you:):):) ... but as far as I know, most of the applicants had been required to undergo BP first before registering...
I don't have an idea what the ANMC licensure is.... :crying2:
Thank you cioman94. US is my only option really, but since it has become so hopeless.. Oh well, I guess I'm just like joiemike, trying to get out of the family business and wanting to create something for myself. I have to think things thoroughly because applying again to another country is a huge decision.
Hi, I recently received a message from AHPRA regarding my application. I submitted all my documents first week of February 2011 to AHPRA-VIC. Now, they are asking me to pass my transcript and/or curriculum of the nursing program/course which include the following: Applicant's full name, length of course (commencement and completion dates), theoretical components listed in hours, and Clinical components listed in hours. Moreover, they are also asking for a statement:
"Please Note: We require a statement from yourself stating if you have completed any studies in aged care. You will need to list the subjects and any theoretical and clinical placement and include a course outline."
With regards to the transcript and/or curriculum, I already submitted that one, I don't know what happened, may be I just need to clarify it with them. As for the second requirement, the "Please Note part", did any of you guys were asked for this statement letter? When they said to "list the subjects and any theoretical and clinical placement and include a course outline," are they only referring to those subject/clinical placement related to aged care only? If one state that they do not have any specific studies in aged care, will that mean you will not be assessed as RN? Any reply will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
All nursing degrees in Australia must have aged care component and aged care clinical component, to qualify
though if a prospective student is an EN, who has also studied aged care in their course, this can be waived and the university often gives them credit, not to do the aged care components.....this is what they are asking, if you have done any study and clinicals in aged care and are asking for the curriculum and hours done.
As for the rest, they want detail of your subjects and what clinical hours you did in each of them....a transcript and list of subjects, apparently is now not enough for AHPRA and others have been asked for the same recently and they want to know exactly what your NURSING subjects actually taught you theory wise in hours and how many hours you practised them.
If you do not answer them about the aged care you will never know how AHPRA is going to assess and you have already paid the money....just hope, it might be just a hiccup and be okay.
It is considered aged care the standard for basic nursing care.....medical and surgical nursing next and then we must study mental health......midwifery is not standards in a degree course,usually as these are considered post grad studies and not required for a general nurse.
HI! I'm planning to submit my requirements to AHPRA by August or September. Then if I get hold of my eligibility letter, will do BP asap next year . Anyone here who is on the same boat as mine...?:)
Thanks Cioman, you and Ceridwyn's information had been really helpful to me this past week (I tried to search for answers to my questions but Im afraid some of the info I gathered were a bit outdated, hence my post)
I totally agree with your warning, that is also the reason I wanted to have a confirmation from the experts here as well as from those who have undergone the same process that I'll be going through.
I really appreciate your kindness in replying, I know some of the info you have provided me were already discussed in previous posts, but I want you to know that my need for clarification will also enlighten others who are planning to take the same path as me.
Thanks again, all the best :)
We are kinda in the same situation. Although I am familiar with the whole process of registration with AHPRA, and I think I can do the it all by myself, I'm afraid I would still have to go to an agency for their financial help. Recently, I talked to an consultancy agency located in Ortigas which has a partner loaning agency. This loaning agency is willing to lend money for the bridging program, accomodation and living expenses. I'm still undecided though. I really wanna work in Australia badly but I don't wanna rush into borrowing a huge amount of money from them and later on have a hard time paying them off.
HI! I'm planning to submit my requirements to AHPRA by August or September. Then if I get hold of my eligibility letter, will do BP asap next year . Anyone here who is on the same boat as mine...?:)
Hi. I'm also set to file for registration with AHPRA soon. My plan is to enroll for BP as soon as I have the eligibility letter. Hopefully, I get it in time for the January 2012 intake.
Hi. I'm also set to file for registration with AHPRA soon. My plan is to enroll for BP as soon as I have the eligibility letter. Hopefully, I get it in time for the January 2012 intake.
Good thing. Maybe we can be classmates in the BP, are you also opting for a slot in a BP school in Melbourne? I just hope AHPRA's processing will be fast and my requirements will be accepted. :)
Ahhhh Australia always bridesmaid, never the bride....does anyone think of coming to Australia first before the the US or is it built in to all nurses DNA? I mean to say retrogression has been around before many nurses that are applying now, even started their nursing degree, yet......second choice
Ceridwyn are you filipino? -out of curiousity only. As far as I remember, America is the much talked about place than any country. I have many relatives there and I visited Hawaii, SF and LA years ago with my sister. Did not renew my visa because I thought I would never come back. To me, it's just a vacation destination. I think the main reason US is prioritize more is because we have family and friends there. I regret filing my nclex application my vermont expiration is on dec. I honestly don't want to go there now, I only copied what my cousin did. If I don't take it, my relatives might think I failed. Pride over practicality. I can definitely use the money for aphra than pearsonvue. I'll pray about that.
I took up nursing cause I wasn't successful being a doctor. I only lasted the 2nd year of medicine proper. Anyway, it's kinda related right? I'm not doing much here, hospital trainings, review for exams & most of the time I'm a certified R.N. (Relaxed Nurse). I have a friend who took her bp last January, I saw your country (Australia) & people and I like it.It's definitely different and a nice place to live. Hopefully, God willing, I can go there too. CHEERS
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and others have been asked for the same recently and they want to know exactly what your NURSING subjects actually taught you theory wise in hours and how many hours you practised them.
. I have a friend who took her bp last January, I saw your country (Australia) & people and I like it.It's definitely different and a nice place to live. Hopefully, God willing, I can go there too. CHEERS 
joiemike
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In a way, I admit you are right there. But more than that, My wife and I decided for me to take up nursing when we had our firstborn 5 years ago. We want our kids to have a good education abroad and give them a wider perspective in life. They can choose whatever college course and career abroad and still be able to afford a house, car, travel, and other things in life that you can never afford here in the Philippines. I took my 1st course from a top notch university in Manila upon the prodding of my parents only to come home and help in the family business. And if I decide to get a career of my own here, I cannot anymore support my family from the meager wage that Philippine companies offer.
So, yes, I am glad that I have gotten to this point in my life that I have more options. Had I been given this option way earlier, life would have been much easier and fulfilling. This is the opportunity that I, hopefully, will be giving my kids.