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
i just received an email from la trobe stating that i wasnt included in the january 2012 intake. they were asking if i would like to join the may 2012 intake instead. boooooo...lol.
oh well, back to the drawing board!
aaon, mhti, and con are the bp schools that im targeting.
good morning rajo and to others!
i'm sorry for the miss at ltu.
you might try applying at alpine health which is in victoria also.
i was scheduled for an interview just this week however refused them but thanked them for the offer.
their 12-week program is commencing on the 3rd week of january, much like ltu.
the fee is set at 10,000 and i dont know which visa type best applies.
you must visit their site at once because i think interviews are on-going already.
here is what i receive during my application:
thank you for your application to alpine health iron/rtp program.
the next program is commencing on the 16th january 2011. whilst we are receiving applications for this program the next stage of the selection process will occur between the 27th of september and 14th of october.
this will include a phone interview and referee check; if assessed as suitable after this process an offer letter and invoice will be sent out.
Here is also a direct e-mail address to the person in charge at Alpine Health:
********
I tried to rung them sometime last August but got only an electronic machine answer. But you might try at this time.
It was also on that same month, after I got junked at CON
that I asked Robinvale District Health Service for their IRON
and here's what I got:
INFORMATION REGARDING IRON & RTP as at 10/06/2011
-Participants must have a current letter from the Australian Health Practioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) stating which course they are eligible to attend.
-Participants must have passed the required English exam in one sitting and have evidence of that.
-Course duration is 3 months with possible early exit points if eligible.
-The course/s comprises a combination of theory and clinical components.
-RDHS profile - A&E, 14 acute beds, 14 aged care beds, 30 low care beds (offsite). We have Dialysis and a palliative care unit.
-Only 3 participants per course. Consideration will be given to the current and ongoing environment and demands at ward level. At times, one or maybe two participants only may be chosen.
-Course will be fulltime and involve shift work, including weekends. Night duty will NOT be undertaken.
-Assistance is provided from a wide range of personnel at RDHS. Primary supports will be the clinical educator and the designated preceptor.
-Participants are responsible for their own travel and visa requirements.
-Accommodation is available for our overseas participants and assistance is provided for others if able. Robinvale District Health Services (RDHS) has a 3 bedroom share house at the back of the Hospital, within walking distance. Cost is $110 per week per person (subject to change without notice). Fully functional house (Linen, cooking items, washing machine etc), participants supply own food and individual needs. This fee is payable at the commencement of the program.
-The cost per participant is $10,000 (GST inclusive) for Registered Nurses and $7,000 (GST inclusive) for Enrolled Nurses to attend a course. Half of course fee is required prior to commencing program with the reminder due on commencement of program. FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
-Participants MUST abide all course guidelines and successfully complete all work requirements to satisfy RDHS to make recommendation to the AHPRA for suitability for registration. All relevant information is given to participants on commencement including the course handbook.
-Participants with very good English speaking and writing skills are preferred.
-Participants with at least 3 to 5 years experience are preferred. Overseas nurses that have worked in an English speaking Hospital are preferred.
-Overseas nurses that want to stay on and seek full time work in Australia are preferred. RDHS can provide some assistance for employment opportunities within the region.
That's NOT what IDP here in Cebu told me. In order for us to pass without any hassles at NAIA, the passport must be stamped by The Australian Embassy. IDP had asked this several times at VIA Center here and agreed to its need.
Anyway its just a P500, a medical receipt and your passport...
When will you be going to VIA? Where is it located in Cebu? SO all you will need wil be those 3: Php500, medical receipt and passport? Maybe your TRN also?
When will you be going to VIA? Where is it located in Cebu? SO all you will need wil be those 3: Php500, medical receipt and passport? Maybe your TRN also?
Hey oceanspray! Lovely Weekend!
As promised, I will be filing the stamping on Monday after straight shifts...
Ill call you afterwards.
The VIA center in just at the same building with IDP at Keppel Center sa Ayala...
As promised, I will be filing the stamping on Monday after straight shifts...
Ill call you afterwards.
The VIA center in just at the same building with IDP at Keppel Center sa Ayala...
"sa Ayala..." Probably just a typo, right? LOL Do you think the stamping thingie will be quick? Like, less than a day? The soonest I would be able to go to VIA would be around the end of October.
Alright, I'll wait for your call. Might just call you later myself to talk about those tickets. I wasn't able to answer last night as I left my phone at home. Sorry...
I just received an email from La Trobe stating that i wasnt included in the January 2012 intake. they were asking if i would like to join the may 2012 intake instead. Boooooo...LOL.
Oh well, back to the drawing board!
aaon, mhti, and con are the BP schools that im targeting.
Same here. I was actually very disappointed on how they've handled my application. I applied last August 4 but I experience a month of delay since they have to make some clarifications with AHPRA regarding my IELTS. So to expedite my application I did contact AHPRA directly and it just took me a day to receive their reply. I forwarded AHPRA's reply to LTU and after a day I received my offer letter. They only sent the letter of offer late last week. Like you they've offered me a slot for the May intake but I refused. *rolleyes*
I am going to send my application to AAON, INHA and Alpine Health.
[color=rgb(65, 105, 225)]checked my inbox today and this is the message i received from ahpra:
"i refer to your application for general registration (graduate or trained overseas) as a registered nurse received on 23 august 2011. assessment of your application form and all documentary requirements has been assessed.
should the board find you eligible to enrol in an accredited registration bridging program, an email confirmation will be sent."
it seems vague. what do they mean about that?
hello zonroxrn. to which state did you send your application? thank you. :)
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical.
Hi guys, i have sent my application to ahpra today. Verification was sent some time back in july. after this, will i get some correspondence from ahpra acknowledging receipt of my documents? if so, how soon, approximately? Or am i only going to get some correspondence after a determination is made on my application or when they need to clarify something with me? Please help!
Hi. AHPRA will acknowledge the receipt of your documents. I sent mine Sept. 6. My docs arrived ahpra Sept. 9. However, they informed me Sept. 19. 10 days after. I think nowadays, it will take longer because my friend sent her docs a week after and until now they haven't acknowledge receiving the docs.
Here is also a direct e-mail address to the person in charge at Alpine Health:
**********
I tried to rung them sometime last August but got only an electronic machine answer. But you might try at this time.
It was also on that same month, after I got junked at CON
that I asked Robinvale District Health Service for their IRON
and here's what I got:
INFORMATION REGARDING IRON & RTP as at 10/06/2011
-Participants must have a current letter from the Australian Health Practioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) stating which course they are eligible to attend.
-Participants must have passed the required English exam in one sitting and have evidence of that.
-Course duration is 3 months with possible early exit points if eligible.
-The course/s comprises a combination of theory and clinical components.
-RDHS profile – A&E, 14 acute beds, 14 aged care beds, 30 low care beds (offsite). We have Dialysis and a palliative care unit.
-Only 3 participants per course. Consideration will be given to the current and ongoing environment and demands at ward level. At times, one or maybe two participants only may be chosen.
-Course will be fulltime and involve shift work, including weekends. Night duty will NOT be undertaken.
-Assistance is provided from a wide range of personnel at RDHS. Primary supports will be the clinical educator and the designated preceptor.
-Participants are responsible for their own travel and visa requirements.
-Accommodation is available for our overseas participants and assistance is provided for others if able. Robinvale District Health Services (RDHS) has a 3 bedroom share house at the back of the Hospital, within walking distance. Cost is $110 per week per person (subject to change without notice). Fully functional house (Linen, cooking items, washing machine etc), participants supply own food and individual needs. This fee is payable at the commencement of the program.
-The cost per participant is $10,000 (GST inclusive) for Registered Nurses and $7,000 (GST inclusive) for Enrolled Nurses to attend a course. Half of course fee is required prior to commencing program with the reminder due on commencement of program. FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
-Participants MUST abide all course guidelines and successfully complete all work requirements to satisfy RDHS to make recommendation to the AHPRA for suitability for registration. All relevant information is given to participants on commencement including the course handbook.
-Participants with very good English speaking and writing skills are preferred.
-Participants with at least 3 to 5 years experience are preferred. Overseas nurses that have worked in an English speaking Hospital are preferred.
-Overseas nurses that want to stay on and seek full time work in Australia are preferred. RDHS can provide some assistance for employment opportunities within the region.
Principle contacts for the course are;
*************
Hi! Invanz, How is this institution related to Alpine Health? Because the information sheet that was provided by Alpine to me is exactly the same. Are they affiliated or are these institutions really just one and the same? TIA:)
Hi! Invanz, How is this institution related to Alpine Health? Because the information sheet that was provided by Alpine to me is exactly the same. Are they affiliated or are these institutions really just one and the same? TIA:)
Hello!
I think they are some sort of district hospitals. They are both located in Victoria and run separate BP's.
I applied to both of them however end up with LTU.
can i ask some help regarding certifying documents?because i let my photocopied docs notarized but no note of 'certified true copy of the original'.. do i need to bring it back to the lawyer and let him put in every page the phrase 'certified true copy of the original'??
help pls..urgent i'm about to send my docs tomorrow,..TIA
Like you they've offered me a slot for the May intake but I refused. *rolleyes*
Invanz
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good morning rajo and to others!
i'm sorry for the miss at ltu.
you might try applying at alpine health which is in victoria also.
i was scheduled for an interview just this week however refused them but thanked them for the offer.
their 12-week program is commencing on the 3rd week of january, much like ltu.
the fee is set at 10,000 and i dont know which visa type best applies.
you must visit their site at once because i think interviews are on-going already.
here is what i receive during my application:
thank you for your application to alpine health iron/rtp program.
the next program is commencing on the 16th january 2011. whilst we are receiving applications for this program the next stage of the selection process will occur between the 27th of september and 14th of october.
this will include a phone interview and referee check; if assessed as suitable after this process an offer letter and invoice will be sent out.