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

joiemike · Mar 4, 2012

i certainly do. it's just walking distance from the school. i stayed there. and the landlady is quite nice. her house is very neat and clean. and she has a preference for filipinos. :lol2:

joiemike · Mar 4, 2012

Hello Sir Joiemike, does ETEA have minimum years of hospital experience requirement before we can apply for their IRON? I was looking over their website and i haven't read anything about it.. Also, can i start with my immunizations now even if i haven't lodge my application to AHPRA yet? Thanks! :)

during our time, they require at least one year work experience. i dont know now though. i really dont know about when is the best time for immunizations though. i came prepared because i had them already way before when i was applying for NZ. And besides, my hospital really didnt bother checking our immunizations nor my police check. the police check is required by the embassy though.

danceinstructor · Mar 4, 2012

hello guys, i just got my ielts results today. I got a score of 7 in listening, 7.5 in reading and speaking and unfortunately a 6 in writing. What shall I do with it? If I take again and got a score fo 7 in writing and if incase i didn't pass the other three will i be able to pass the aphra requirement since i passed the other three in my first exam. thanks.
kristine

You need to have a score of at least 7 in each sub-test in one siting.

DreamMeansWork · Mar 4, 2012

during our time, they require at least one year work experience. i dont know now though. i really dont know about when is the best time for immunizations though. i came prepared because i had them already way before when i was applying for NZ. And besides, my hospital really didnt bother checking our immunizations nor my police check. the police check is required by the embassy though.

Thanks for answering my queries! :) so will i take that as a YES i can start my immunizations now?

hmmmmm if i'm not mistaken, the police check they require is it the same as the police clearance/nbi clearance here in our country?

red_hot_chili_oreo · Mar 4, 2012

thanks for the help iamnomad! good thing u stressed prinicipal place of practice in question number 5,i was thinking of the intended place of practice which is entirely different!

for those who moved there from the philippines, is it necessary/helpful to open an australian bank account (eg ANZ) while im still here? I was wondering how you went about your financial transactions while doing your bp :)

danceinstructor · Mar 4, 2012

Thanks for answering my queries! :) so will i take that as a YES i can start my immunizations now? hmmmmm if i'm not mistaken, the police check they require is it the same as the police clearance/nbi clearance here in our country?

Where are you planning to submit your application? I'm almost done with my documents to be submitted to AHPRA, I just have 1 requirement that is lacking.

__minja__ · Mar 4, 2012

For those who have less than 2 years hospital experience and are planning to apply for ACFE's bridging program, I suggest you try other BP providers first. Reasons: 1st, ACFE charges $250 application fee; 2nd, in case, you interview successfully, they would issue a "conditional letter of offer" which stipulates that you risk losing the amount of the tuition fee ($12500 for now) in that, if you fail the theoretical component, you would have to terminate from the program without gaining anything.

ceridwyn · Mar 4, 2012

For those who have less than 2 years hospital experience and are planning to apply for ACFE's bridging program, I suggest you try other BP providers first. Reasons: 1st, ACFE charges $250 application fee; 2nd, in case, you interview successfully, they would issue a "conditional letter of offer" which stipulates that you risk losing the amount of the tuition fee ($12500 for now) in that, if you fail the theoretical component, you would have to terminate from the program without gaining anything.

Sounds like they have not been able to pass some students and they wanted their money back.It sounds reasonable though, when you sign up it cannot be a sure thing for them that every student is capable of finishing the course. If you pay for a course in Australia, if you fail it, you cannot get your money back, it is not very often the education providers fault that you did not pass, it is the students'.

DreamMeansWork · Mar 4, 2012

Where are you planning to submit your application? I'm almost done with my documents to be submitted to AHPRA, I just have 1 requirement that is lacking.

Hello.. i'm planning to submit my application at WA.. or NSW.. but that is waaaaaaay far from now since i will still be taking my IELTS next month... :) i just wanna prepare my immunizations if ever.. :) if you don't mind me asking, what is your lacking document? TIA! :)

danceinstructor · Mar 4, 2012

Hello.. i'm planning to submit my application at WA.. or NSW.. but that is waaaaaaay far from now since i will still be taking my IELTS next month... :) i just wanna prepare my immunizations if ever.. :) if you don't mind me asking, what is your lacking document? TIA! :)

I am still waiting for my PRC i.d to be released some time this month. When did you graduate, if you don't mind me asking? :cool:

DreamMeansWork · Mar 4, 2012

hihihih.. i just graduated last year and recently passed the NLE.... :) so i still do not have any EXPERIENCE.. LOL

sarangelei · Mar 4, 2012

my question is if you already paid for the school and you have a problem w/ your visa (example medical exam issues) will you be able to get the money if you will no longer pursue the BP?