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Do a google, type statutory declaration australia. Click, read and learn what it is. Educate yrself dear friend....yes a JP is in effect a notary in your country.

It depends on how a State Nurses Board responds to yr application; and that depends on yr experience as a paid, professional RN, type of hospital, where you studies, etc. etc. etc. There is NO straightforward answer to yr question.

Its a pity to read about so many poor experiences in the UK with the above company, ISA. The Australian Immigration Skills List, 2010 has not changed with respect to RNs from overseas. The pathway is difficult, certainly, because a very high standard is maintained; but that does not eliminate conscientious, hard-working students from doing the bridging study or conversion courses to upgrade their qualifications. Nor does it alleviate the need for a high English standard, IELTS Level 7.0 in all four test areas. Good luck, persevere and results can be achieved.

Whether a particular disease will "hinder" an application will depend on final analysis of your state of health, and hence, as a Nurse, you will know there is no black and white answer. All your answers are on the net anyway, under our Immigration site. Whether its for Nursing Registration, student visa, short term work, etc. you will require health tests, by Australian Govt. appointed medical officers in Manila, so look here to be prepared: Australian Immigration Fact Sheet 22. The Health Requirement Note: Careers/Industry Advice only. For a Reg. Migration associate for specific Immigration matters contact me for details, [email protected]

please read my posts. i am an industry consultant and and have close associations with reg. migration agents. anmc is really not relevant; its a bureaucratic 'overkill' given that it does not register anyone. out confused federal and state government system creates such confusions. all states will seek nurses with experience, especially since, in the wa situation very high quantities of rns would seek to get on the well-costed ramsay bridging course ($a1,100 for 10 weeks !) if there was not an 'experience' requirement. remember, australia has a very high nursing and health professional standard and virtually all phil. rns will need a bridging course, some exceptions do exist, but they would be rare. effective 1 july, 2010 there is one national registration system to be introduced, and in theory, at least, that should mean all state nursing boards will operate under the same standards. this will remove the need to ask "oh, wa is faster, better than qld or nsw" or similar. wa nurses board says as follows: " registration process for internationally qualified applicants please note: if you are required to undertake a 'registration bridging program', please be aware that current availability of courses may be limited. " they are saying "there are limited overseas places at the moment". this is because of local politics, cutbacks in nurse numbers, etc. only for the current year. most other states have a similarly confusing array of forms and procedures to comply with, only to often find you will need to complete a bridging course. under those circumstances it is almost better to present your transcript of qualifications to a reg. australian migration agent such as my associates, and have these assessed with a view to doing further university studies directly in australia. these costs may be financed in some circumstances. you will firstly, always need the ielts test at level 7, and the universities will want this also.

It is true that many Australian states will always employ their graduating RNs first; that's only logical and politically the correct arrangement set up between state universities and state governments. This also happens in the teaching and other academic professions. Nothing new there. What IS new is that on 1 July 2010 a National Health Professional registration system comes into existence, affecting RNs, doctors, dentists, chemists, etc. Australia is LONG OVERDUE in having its registration systems nationalised. We are a very large country, geographically, and divergent systems do not benefit us. As to Immigration changes; professions such as nursing, medicine and teaching have not been affected. Please contact me to obtain migration advice from registered Australian migration agents. From a work perspective RNs may work short-term or become permanent residents in Australia, subject to becoming eligible. The English test standard is IELTS, level 7.0 minimum in all four testing areas. There are also ways to finance your RN bridging studies in Australia! The above comments about shortages in mental health, intensive care and rural areas are indeed correct.

Hi there, as an industry consultant engaged in many Australian and Asian industries, I can advise you that (a) Commonwealth country RNs are not given 'preference' to working in Australia's health industry. (b) Some 'success' may emerge from some being more fluent English speakers and in having a Nursing qualification (e.g. UK, NZ, Canada & South Africa) 'more closely aligned' to the Australian RN qualification, and it's only natural that this would occur through closely similar tertiary and clinical practice educational systems. There is indeed a strong RN demand in Australia, but first gain your IELTS level 7.0 or above in all four test areas....test then valid for 2 years. A national Nurse registration system is scheduled to commence 1 July, 2010. Although the $ Aust. is a little less than that of $US, nursing salaries are reasonably comparable, especially if you look at the national Australian health system, its essentially free, as largely funded through your tax; whilst in USA you WILL pay much more at all levels. As a guide, about $US40,000 - $US65,000 annually depending on state, special skills, and location. Australian State Nursing Boards all have 'bridging programs' (for overseas RNs) prior to full registration for working as an RN, with course costs varying from $A1,100 - $A12,000....you are essentially placed in a program by the State Board, based on Board's professional assessment of your qualification and experiences. Currently, as a rule of thumb, have at least one year's professional working experience (as an employed RN) to be considered; preferably from work in an "acute hospital environment". You could also come as a student and enrol at a university with "advanced standing"; and as a student you may work 20 hours per week. You may also work for 2-3 years and then move on, or you may choose to stay and become a skilled migrant, but always use a Reg. Australian Migration agent in all cases. There are both private and state hospitals who employ nurses, one of the largest private groups is Ramsay Healthcare. Good luck...

For Australia, the bar has been lifted again, as we had some differences across the states. A national Nursing Registration system is due to take effect on 1 July 2010, but since September last year, the IELTS was lifted to 7.0 minimum in all four language testing areas. In a multicultural society with many medicos of differing regional backgrounds, it was decided ALL should have one high English standard. So all those RNs interested in Australia, study and get your IELTS up to speed first. It is the first and most fundamental requirement.

i'm also looking for nurses in cebu interested in the australian scene and various bridging course options. thanks:):):) note: please do not post any email addresses on these forums.

Many who come to Australia, as a student, can work 20 hrs per week whilst studying. Carer work is popular but there are others. Also am doing more research on RNs in Cebu?

If you have not completed the Licensure exams in the Philippines you are not RN. In Australia, because your degree is from overseas, you will need to start at http://www.nmb.nsw.gov.au/Is-My-English-Language-Adequate/default.aspx which explains the English test is first and foremost. Then, after meeting that requirement you will need to lodge your transcript of tertiary Nursing studies for assessment, as well as any references from the places you have worked since graduation. If you look around the http://www.nmb.nsw.gov.au website you will find that further bridging studies will be necessary before being eligible to register as an RN in Australia. Good Luck.

Your question is not clear: Do you have PR in Australia? If you are NOT RN, what two years experience do you have? IELTS is the English language requirement test for RNs applying to come & work in Australia. Your RN is normally a 3-4 year degree program at a university, either in the Philippines (plus licensure exam), or in Australia. If you chose to study Nursing in Australia you will have to pass an english test, such as IELTS, to be able to understand the study course and handle reading and assignments in English. These include clinical asssignments where quality English is important to work with the English-speaking health professionals.

Regretfully you are misunderstanding. I am only talking about RNS who are employed, recruited to work. 'Volunteer work' of any kind is not considered real work. The work 'paid' means 'employed' in the normal sense, nothing to do with any unscrupulous organisation which may charge for volunteer experience.

In the above posting the quote "...Once they have completed their two-year Bachelor in Science in Health and Social Care program, Stringer said there will be better job opportunities for them in the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand." is incorrect, in respect to Australian requirements. All Nursing courses leading to an RN in Australia are 3 years Tertiary training and therefore all Nursing Boards in Australia will, generally, NOT accept an overseas application without a 3 year tertiary training course.

In all Australian States & Territories, volunteer nursing does NOT count as work experience when applying to register as an RN. It will be a useful notation on a good resume prior to gaining paid work experience with your RN qualification being used for such work. It only stands to reason in any profession to have such a standard.