Aelith

Aelith

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  1. new filipino nurse doesn't know where to start.

    Aelith replied to ruffy's topic in International Nursing

    Yes there are some hospitals which have a certain board rating requirement. I have to say that they are strict with this as it is their requirement especially now that so many nurses are applying....

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

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    the part-time job can sustain your living expenses especially if you will be living in a shared accommodation. i can help you in the accommodation part. casual jobs are around 18 up per hour and you...

  3. philippines to australia

    Aelith replied to nabana's topic in International Nursing

    follow kit's link and post there.. il be happy to answer your questions there.. just so there wont be too many threads on the same

  4. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Yes, you can apply for reciprocity. There's no wrong or right choice so try not to stress yourself too much. It seems everyone gets scared when they find out that in NSW the cost of living is higher....

  5. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hehe :) Well, if your family's there then that's good. You can take the nclex path I'll message you about the other one. Btw, don't mind how many times you ask me. I've been talking to people for...

  6. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Waaa.. don't call me ma'am lol.. I'm still really young.. Anyway, glad to hear you received your acknowledgment letter. Keep us posted so the others can learn a thing or two from you.

  7. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    I'd like to help you understand more of the pros and cons for some of your options. Then maybe, it can help you decide. About NCLEX, I wouldn't really recommend doing that if you don't have any visa...

  8. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Yes it is a bit different in a way. However, the general knowledge for nursing is the same just that it is applied in their own settings. Yes, I know quite a few who were accepted. You can also find...

  9. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    If you are going for Skilled Migration, you need to have a certain number of years experience for a start. Your Bachelor of Nursing degree should also be comparable to an Australian degree and if not,...

  10. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    The agencies have their own review program. At the moment, you can apply with or without experience. As for the answer in #5, they said you have to declare that you don't have experience. I'm not too...

  11. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    That is true. Actually, the July 2010 one is not even sure yet. It might still be pushed to 2011. But, like what all Universities and state regulating authorities have told me, you need not to worry...

  12. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    By 12 weeks you mean per module not the whole 4 modules I suppose? Cause I'm not too sure how you can finish all 4 modules in just 3 months... basically it's 12 wks/module. Your input will be much...

  13. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    In NSW, it's actually 10k AUD

  14. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Nope. The exchange rate is going down. You can double check with

  15. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    As far as I know, it doesn't include the air fare and accommodation. The majority of it goes to what they call "processing fees". And according to them, they don't have placement fees... but they...

  16. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Well you have some point with taking the challenge test first. You won't have to pay as much anyway - at least it wont be as high as the agency's fees. If you are lucky and passed the first part then...

  17. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    I am going for the 2 years Masters degree

  18. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    You can probably ask QNC regarding review materials. Maybe they can advise you where you can get those or what books to read. CQU might also be of help for that. As for the Agency, I'm not really...

  19. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Yes, the 1 year program will not make you eligible for the permanent visa nor the graduate visa so you will have to find an employer for you to apply for a 457 visa. Also, licence is not a requirement...

  20. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    What do you mean by foreign registration? When you graduate from a 2 year course, you would not really need a sponsor. Because you can apply directly for a Skilled-Independent visa - no need for...

  21. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Uhm, all states in Australia do require registration so you can be able to work as a Registered nurse. :) But you can be eligible for registration after you complete either the bridging...

  22. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    NOPE. lol :chuckle Well, not yet. I have just been researching since July 2008 lol. And I really read a lot and have talked to a lot of Universities and the state regulating authorities. I have also...

  23. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    1. YES. :) Thus, the registration process for all the graduates of those recognised courses will be expedited because the state board would not need to reassess the course they took. Also, note the...

  24. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Skilled Occupation List (SOL) - for Skilled Migrant/Resident Visas Employer Nominated Skilled Occupation List (ENSOL) - for 457 Visa

  25. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

    Aelith replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Yes, I know several Universities who offer the 1 year program. But the question is, what visa do you want to have after the studies, a 457 visa (temporary long stay business visa) or a permanent visa?...