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

    sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    sjbubbles 24: In my case, i just sent my certified true copy of TOR to NMBWA since it's already certified by our school's registrar.. with regards to the certificate of employment, 4vida was right,...

  2. wondering

    sofia*26 replied to 13th stranger's topic in International Nursing

    don't lose hope... we're from the same batch and have accomplished with success every exams needed to become USRN.. but because of retrogression and downturn of the economy worldwide, our dreams of...

  3. for filipinos nurses who had undergone bridging course

    sofia*26 replied to APS's topic in International Nursing

    hi sjbubbles!.. i suggest visiting the other thread titled ''newly grad filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand." The requirements, costs and how to go about processing your papers in...

  4. RNs / Student nurses slapped in the face

    sofia*26 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just happen to stumble into this particular article... http://www.nurseinaustralia.com/nursing-student-slapped-in-the-face/ Having been able to work for 2 years both at a hospital and a clinic, i've...

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

    sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    I think they do have a limited slot at DOH because one of the members of this forum who applied at NMBWA also inquired there and was informed that they don't have any available slots left for the BP...

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

    sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    4vida: hi! im not considering DOH because I've worked in a hospital for only 1 1/2 years and 7 months in a clinic so i don't think i'm qualified to apply there.. But yeah they differ in BP fee, the...

  7. Filipino nurses and CMDHB (Middlemore Hospital), NZ

    sofia*26 replied to Titanium888's topic in International Nursing

    I've read a lot of articles as well as threads from this forum that NZ does not accept filipino nurses who are second coursers. They only accept those who finished their BSN for four years..

  8. Inactive Nurse who wants to continue career in nursing

    sofia*26 replied to ut_utRN's topic in International Nursing

    There's a nurse re-entry program at the Philippine Heart Center for nurses who have been out of practice.. It's a four month training program which is only conducted once a year, if i'm not mistaken....

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

    sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    hey sure no problem.. i'll keep you posted :) i have the assessment letter already. Just waiting for the result of my application to HPH if i'll be included in the sept run. I'm really keeping my...

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

    sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    hi 4vida :) it took a little longer for me to receive my assessment letter from the NMBWA because unfortunately, my RLE was not attached to my TOR. I thought the TOR was already enough.. So, when i...

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

    sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    hi angel!.. yup working as a volunteer nurse is also considered at HPH.

  12. medical exam for nurses going abroad

    sofia*26 replied to icko806's topic in International Nursing

    each country has their own set of medical requirements so i think it is difficult to specify the vaccinations / procedures that you are asking. However, as what Silverdragon mentioned, most medical...

  13. pls confirm

    sofia*26 replied to sweetie5's topic in International Nursing

    what your friend might be referring to is the fact that, if you already finished a first course ( healthcare course related or not ), your credentials will be evaluated by any school you are...

  14. about bridging courses

    sofia*26 replied to txx119's topic in International Nursing

    it's ok don't worry :).. i applied at WA and has received the assessment letter already. I'm just waiting now for the result of my application at HPH if i would be given a slot for the september run....

  15. about bridging courses

    sofia*26 replied to txx119's topic in International Nursing

    hi :) i just sent you a private message.. Cheers!

  16. about bridging courses

    sofia*26 replied to txx119's topic in International Nursing

    sure anytime, glad to be of help :)... Goodluck in your application and God Bless!

  17. about bridging courses

    sofia*26 replied to txx119's topic in International Nursing

    hi.. i was told that the program is not that difficult if one has a work experience already. Though the program itself comprises of theoretical and clinical placement, one must demonstrate knowledge...

  18. about bridging courses

    sofia*26 replied to txx119's topic in International Nursing

    hi txx119 :).. I have not taken yet the bridging course as i am still waiting for my offer from the hospital in Australia to take the program. However, from the infos i have gathered with regards to...

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

    sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    hi jeplong.. you can apply for the bridging program by choosing first where in Australia you intend to take your BP. Then you apply to the State Board, as mentioned by Aelith. The cost of the BP...

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

    sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    hi jeplong RN :) I''ll try to explain bridging program in my perspective if there's anybody who wants to add, please do :) ... A bridging program is available only for overseas nurses whose first...

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

    sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    ... so sorry to hear that why not try other parts of Australia who doesn't require experience like Queensland? I've read from this thread that they accept applicants even without experience.. cheer...

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

    sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    hi marcelinho :)... i've known some people who were given an assessment letter by NMBWA to take the bridging course even with zero experience. However, it is the course providers who require...

  23. for filipinos nurses who had undergone bridging course

    sofia*26 replied to APS's topic in International Nursing

    hi MFVL .. you should apply for employment in any hospital when you do your bridging program so that when they hire you, they can sponsor you for a working visa, and wouldn't prompt you to leave...

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

    sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    it took me almost a month because upon receiving my application form along with the required credentials, i was told by the client officer of NMBWA that i still needed to request the breakdown of my...

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

    sofia*26 replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    hi gail nope i don't have any place to stay yet during the bridging program as i am still waiting for HPH's response to my application. I was told that you can have a shared accomodation to lessen...