New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

Noelle18 · Feb 29, 2012

hi guys! help! how do we answer #16 of the AGOS application regarding Professional Indemnity Insurance? i.e Do you commit to only practice the profession if you have appropriate professional indemnity insurance arrangements in place? Yes or No. thanks in advance =)

You should answer yes :)

cummulus · Feb 29, 2012

You should answer yes :)

thanks noelle18 for the rep =)

ladydee-rn · Feb 29, 2012

aila, lady dee rn, irin, angelslove,any news? Loe's? its been a sloooooww couple of months, feels like, again: so slow...... huhuhu we need some good news (:

HI vanessa . no LOE yet . .I guess we need to wait again . . I'm always praying that we will get our LOE soon . . . :nurse:

aila61 · Feb 29, 2012

aila, lady dee rn, irin, angelslove,any news? Loe's? its been a sloooooww couple of months, feels like, again: so slow...... huhuhu we need some good news (:

i agree!! lets update each other!!

iamnomad · Feb 29, 2012

I am really happy for you! super!!!!

Thank you. God bless!

danceinstructor · Feb 29, 2012

Thanks for your help danceinstructor and ceridwyn! :-)

Would you recommend any specific state to apply for? I'm stuck between Victoria, Queensland and Perth.... :-(

some forumers sent their application to Perth but it seems that it took them a longer time in receiving their LOE's than expected . have you tried asking any feedback from those who sent application to ACT?

markfields · Feb 29, 2012

hi dudes.. congratulations.. jayvinsible how long did you wait for your 456 visa? thanks

alrakeam18 · Feb 29, 2012

hi! i've been eyeing this forum for months now and this is the first time that i will be posting...

Is there anyone here who applied for the bridging program with ZERo work experience? i've been thinking about applying for the BP but the problem is i still dont have any nursing work experience, just graduated last year and passed the boards july, am i eligible to apply for BP? how about conversion program for nurses the one which you are going to undergo bachelors again, i heard there's a one year program at the University of Queensland in brisbane and i am wondrin' if Deakin University in Melbourne is also offering a 1 year conversion program, any feedbacks? thanks!

Karla

angelslove · Feb 29, 2012

aila, lady dee rn, irin, angelslove,any news? Loe's? its been a sloooooww couple of months, feels like, again: so slow...... huhuhu we need some good news (:

Hi vanessa, no news yet, & it's driving me crazy.. :banghead: i don't know what's holding them. sooooooooooo very super slow. hopefully tomorrow we'll have it hehehehe...:bowingpur

markfields · Feb 29, 2012

how long did you process your 456visa..thanks

DreamMeansWork · Feb 29, 2012

Hello..

I've been reading and following this thread for like a month now (though I haven't really read everything) and I must say that it really helped me understand the process that I have to go through for the Bridging Program...

i just graduated last year and just recently passed the NLE.. i still do not have any hospital experience yet.. i'm taking things slow though i really REALLY really wanted to apply to AHPRA real soon... :lol2:

I hope to meet some of you guys, someday...

GOD SPEED for our OZ DREAM! :loveya:

ladydee-rn · Feb 29, 2012

hi! i've been eyeing this forum for months now and this is the first time that i will be posting...
Is there anyone here who applied for the bridging program with ZERo work experience? i've been thinking about applying for the BP but the problem is i still dont have any nursing work experience, just graduated last year and passed the boards july, am i eligible to apply for BP? how about conversion program for nurses the one which you are going to undergo bachelors again, i heard there's a one year program at the University of Queensland in brisbane and i am wondrin' if Deakin University in Melbourne is also offering a 1 year conversion program, any feedbacks? thanks!
Karla

HI ALRAKEAM I had attended the Australian Exhibition last May 2011, and I applied for the 1 year RN Conversion for overseas nurses offered by University of Queensland. Actually, I received the letter of offer last August 2011, but I declined it. The course started last February 24, 2012, and it will be ending on November 2012. The course fee is about 24,000 Australian dollars and it is twice as much as the 3-month BP tuition fee. It will take me several months to study as well. These are the reasons why I opted for the Bridging program. I was having a dilemma that time whether to accept the offer or not because I know that it will take a long time to undergo the AHPRA application. But i was enlighten when one of my classmates got her AHPRA LOE in just 1 month and a half, so I decided to apply in AHPRA as well. I am currently waiting for my LOE, but it is taking toooooooo loooooooonnnnggg. :crying2:

During the Australian Exhibition, I had the chance to talk with the International Manager of the Univ. Of Queensland. The requirements are: IELTS all 7, evidence of successful completion of 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing, other documents from school and PRC, and NO EXPERIENCE needed. However, after the course, you will apply in AHPRA as well. I haven't clarified whether to apply for GRADUATE application or for the overseas educated nurses application (AGOS-40) after the schooling. ( You can just ask the school for clarification :)).

Aside from this, though experience may not be needed in this 1-year course, you need to have an impressive resume when you are applying for work. Employers would prefer applicants with experience. But, some hospitals in Australia have a "graduate nurse program" for newly graduate nurses.

I hope these have enlighten you . . .:cheers: