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

mbtaRN · Apr 14, 2012

Hey iamnomad. Thanks a lot for your input. I guess I really do need to apply for a nursing position. I mean, I really don't have any problem in working as a nurse, the thing is IT REALLY IS DIFFICULT to acquire a decent position here in the PI. Not to mention, you won't be paid for a certain amount of time if you do get one. It really is frustrating looking for a job without you actually getting something from it, financial wise that is. Yes, there's that fulfillment of having to help someone out, you gain knowledge and familiarity through it, but practically speaking especially nowadays, that "fulfillment" isn't enough to build a life. Oh well. Just thinking out loud. Haha.

iamnomad · Apr 14, 2012

Hey iamnomad. Thanks a lot for your input. I guess I really do need to apply for a nursing position. I mean, I really don't have any problem in working as a nurse, the thing is IT REALLY IS DIFFICULT to acquire a decent position here in the PI. Not to mention, you won't be paid for a certain amount of time if you do get one. It really is frustrating looking for a job without you actually getting something from it, financial wise that is. Yes, there's that fulfillment of having to help someone out, you gain knowledge and familiarity through it, but practically speaking especially nowadays, that "fulfillment" isn't enough to build a life. Oh well. Just thinking out loud. Haha.

i totally understand. we all need some sort of monetary gains in order to survive. but think of your nursing experience as an investment for your future. the more experience you get, the higher the chances of being employed abroad. but always remember that money is just one part of the game. we still need the passion to care above everything else.

mbtaRN · Apr 14, 2012

i totally understand. we all need some sort of monetary gains in order to survive. but think of your nursing experience as an investment for your future. the more experience you get, the higher the chances of being employed abroad. but always remember that money is just one part of the game. we still need the passion to care above everything else.

Of course. I'm a dude and I was never a part of the cliche "my parents just forced me to take up nursing". I actually wanted to be nurse. Haha. I don't know. There's just something about helping others out that entices me. Hahaha. Its sorta sad that everyone here, or mostly, is doing voluntary work cause its a "requirement" and not cause they genuinely want to do it. Not everyone okay? - don't get me wrong here. Hahaha.

ceridwyn · Apr 14, 2012

I personally have never heard of EMT's. Our para medics in Victoria, get diplomas and Batchelor degrees in emergency medicine.

I have never heard of them in Queensland or NSW. They may be used at private functions maybe. We have St johns ambulance for first aide at events and para medic standby. There are transport services for hospital transfers etc, but they are not called EMT.

Telling an employer that you have EMT experience will not help at all if most have never heard of this job, and if you have no RN experience. This could not be put in your nursing experience CV. It may help if going for a ED position only and you explain what it is and what experience you have gained. BLS and IV part of our nursing degree education so therefore they are not recognised outside a nursing degree.

b.cez · Apr 14, 2012

Victoria is crazy fast these days. don't try submitting to WA, submitted mine there last dec 2011 still no LOE upto now. Ladydee-rn submitted hers oct and she hasn't received hers either.

hey aila61,,i already have a pending application in NSW and ive been waiting for 4 months now and still my docs are on the queue waiting for assessment..

i just wonder if you have any idea,if its advisable to send another set of documents in Victoria if thats the speediest processing state as of the moment..?because that last time i checked,,they would only allow to transfer the application if i could provide an address on that state (which i dont have,cause im just here in manila).

aila61 · Apr 14, 2012

hey aila61,,i already have a pending application in NSW and ive been waiting for 4 months now and still my docs are on the queue waiting for assessment..i just wonder if you have any idea,if its advisable to send another set of documents in Victoria if thats the speediest processing state as of the moment..?because that last time i checked,,they would only allow to transfer the application if i could provide an address on that state (which i dont have,cause im just here in manila).

how come their asking for an address in victoria? i happen to know someone who submitted hers in wa initially then requested that her application be transferred to victoria. her case officer then sent her files to vic without any additional requirements.

sledcrn · Apr 15, 2012

is it really required to get detailed course description besides from you TOR? mine is like 100 pages up. should i have every page notarized??

iamnomad · Apr 15, 2012

is it really required to get detailed course description besides from you TOR? mine is like 100 pages up. should i have every page notarized??

Mine was 4 pages, very brief, TOR.

The first 2 pages list all the subjects undertaken (including general education) with corresponding units and grade earned. The last 2 pages specifically list all the nursing-related subjects with brief descriptions, units and grade earned, then the number of theory/lecture and clinical hours.

I got my approval without any problems. But I guess that also depends on your case officer. Or if AHPRA is familiar with the school and have handled previous applications from these schools. I don't know.

iamnomad · Apr 15, 2012

Oh I didn't have to notarize mine because our school did that. So I submitted it sealed from the school envelope.

Check your TOR if there's any marking in there that says "certified" or "authenticated" or check your school if they have this kind of service.

glitzdelight · Apr 15, 2012

is it really required to get detailed course description besides from you TOR? mine is like 100 pages up. should i have every page notarized??

mine was like 13 pages (detailed course description nsg subjects only). Additionally, because Im OC I had it notarize by our lawyer even though our school certified it already.

cheskaval121 · Apr 15, 2012

hi! while i was anxiously waiting to be called for IHNA interview, i stumbled upon this thread and read ur messages. really helped in reducing my anxiety. thankfully, my interview lasted less than 10 minutes. interviewer asked me about the usual surgical cases in my workplace, and the immediate post op management. she also asked me about meningitis, and what bridging course is about. with that, my interview was done.

good luck to anyone who plans to enroll at IHNA. my prayers are with you. i hope i get to meet a lot of pinoys there this june! =)

cheskaval121 · Apr 15, 2012

Thanks for the info. This is very helpful.
I applied for IHNA Perth campus and I'm scheduled for an interview next week. That's why i'm growing anxious each day.
Only 7 minutes?! Wow! you must have a very impressive CV. I heard that Aussie prefers short but concise answers, so, i'm guessing that you have already provided them the important points they need.
Anyway, thanks again for the reply.
Let's just hope for best. My prayers are with you.
hi! while i was anxiously waiting to be called for IHNA interview, i stumbled upon this thread and read ur messages. really helped in reducing my anxiety. thankfully, my interview lasted less than 10 minutes. interviewer asked me about the usual surgical cases in my workplace, and the immediate post op management. she also asked me about meningitis, and what bridging course is about. with that, my interview was done.
good luck to anyone who plans to enroll at IHNA. my prayers are with you. i hope i get to meet a lot of pinoys there this june! =)