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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    As per my experience, we have the Indians as our number 1 competition for RN jobs in Australia. Fortunately, with the IELTS now strictly required as a prerequisite for registration, we Filipinos are...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    I am glad you are now working towards going to Australia. Your questions are very basic. They can easily be answered by reading the instructions in the AHPRA registration form for overseas trained...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi isingrn, It's been awhile since we've been in touch. So you are in Mosman, NSW. How very fortunate. I am flying back to Sydney on Feb 4. My work starts on Feb 6 at Woy Woy, NSW. I'ts farther...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Lots of them. We were also required to do a Literature Review just like the ones we did in our nursing

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    You can pay

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    OEC - Overseas Employment Certificate All OFW's are required to get it from POEA whether you were directly hired by a foreign employer or you went through a local recruitment agency. Since I will be...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Of course. You just put it in your CV that your registration is pending. Then you put in your cover letter that you have just finished the bp and are looking for a

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi everyone, It's been quite awhile since I logged on. Still getting used to the new lay-out of this blog site. Anyway, just want to share to you all the good news from my end. I am about to start...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Yup they do. Only the ones that are really bad in English are sent packing. And that's about only 1 or 2 students per batch. Of the 8 of us assigned to this particular hospital, there were at least...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Your friend was right. Emphasis on the "was" I'm afraid. Most (about 99%) of the Indian classmates I had didn't go through the IELTS route. But sad to say, AHPRA stopped this option starting Sept 19...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    They don't have definite schedules. They open intakes when they have enough students. Try emailing them. That was what I did. And after a week, I got a letter of offer for the next month's intake....

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi aila, You are on the same boat as I am. I just finished my BP last week with ETEA. I have about 2 years work experience in ER. I was fortunate to do my clinical placement in NSW (Sydney) and...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi ceridwenRN, I would like to ask for clarification regarding the points system. If for example, I'm going to be applying for an employer sponsored working visa, do I still need the 65 points for my...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    I'm afraid you will have a hard time finding a BP school that will accept you. They need at least 1 to 2 yrs experience depending in which school. My niece last year was able to enroll with ACFE...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    There are two options. You can retake the exam this month, Dec, or even Jan before the start of the intake. Or, you can submit your reason for not having one.

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi, that is fortunate of you to have an employer willing to sponsor your working visa even before you have your license. Anyway, to answer your first question, I answered "yes" - reason "to follow...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    I applied with AHPRA Vic and it took 7 months for me to receive my eligibility letter. Although it's entirely not their fault though. Had some issues regarding documents of my 1st course. Anyway,...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Education, Training, and Employment Australia or ETEA for short.

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi everyone, I agree with ceridwenRN about NSW hospitals being understaffed. Just got done with the 1st week of clinical placements at a private hospital 80kms north of sydney. Oh boy, the 1:4 ratio...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi everyone, It's been awhile since I last logged on. Anyway, just to give you update, am just done with my 3 week lectures in ETEA. Other forum members with me are Mhai and Kokology. With the...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hehehehe. There is no sense in arguing here guys. There are many ways to kill a cat. I agree with you both here. The point is not about fairness as far as English language competence is concerned....

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Getting accommodation is just a minor concern unless you are after a free stay with relatives or friends. I would prefer going to the Uni's because their tuition fees are cheaper, they have early...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    The school is really taking advantage of the numerous applicants right now. I just feel it dubious, though, for them to make you enroll in a pre - bridging course program. Well, on the other hand,...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Huh? Is it going to cost you? Sounds like they are just adding an unnecessary course for the bp. Your AHPRA letter of eligibility should be good enough to enroll in a bridging course for overseas...

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

    joiemike replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    I think it doesn't matter for as long as experience in an acute hospital setting I guess. I can't really