:nuke:hi everyone! i'm a recent board passer in the Philippines and also an MDRN...took up nursing 3 years ago finished it year 2006, got pregnant and pursued my nursing career just end of last year, i'm planning to take up ielts in preparation for my application in Australia as a nurse...my question is as i heard from lots of people that in australia there is a need for at least 2 year experience...is this true...coz i consider myself a freshly grad who wants to work abroad with no nursing experience wat i have is the medical experience as an MD...aside from ielts of 7, a conversion course...do i need to have experience? pls. help coz i'm beginning to feel discouraged! thanks a lot!:nuke: