needlefoxRN

needlefoxRN

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  1. Essential Skills Trainings (IVT, BLS, etc.)-Are They All Worth It?

    needlefoxRN replied to mikeru22's topic in International Nursing

    Yup. If possible, get your training from Red Cross. They are up to date and you can be rest assured that the training is definitely worth your time. The HR from both hospitals I worked with didn't...

  2. Bridging program in vICTORIA? anyone? did, doing? plans?

    needlefoxRN replied to cheesey's topic in Nurse Registration

    VCHN's FAQ is here http://www.vchn.vic.edu.au/news/Review%20of%20Nursing.pdf I hope it helps! Try to make it into the March intake so we can be

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

    needlefoxRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Like kokology, I got mine in about the same time. The postman was "kind" enough to fold it between the gates so I had the "pleasure" of using a book to flatten it out and make it presentable again....

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

    needlefoxRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    I know someone who got told by the school they would give her slot away if she isn't able to make payment. Here's the thing... they promised her a late slot this year but got bumped off to a later...

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

    needlefoxRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    I think they call this a rort? Come October NMBWA would be part of the national scheme so I'm still sitting on it. I've taken it upon myself to ask around for alternatives

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

    needlefoxRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    They also expanded to cater to ACT applicants. I don't know if they charge the same

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

    needlefoxRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Nope. They only say that verbally . The $1,000 is stated as "Enrollment Fee". I did ask them about it and they said it's an increase for 2011 entrants. Here I am working my ass off just to pay back...

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

    needlefoxRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    I only have a digital copy of the document they required me to sign and send. They sent it that way - a scanned copy of the offer acceptance

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

    needlefoxRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    The $1,000 AU "reservation" fee is paid on top of the 10,000 AU. They offered the same thing to

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Thank you sir

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    If ever I get to be registered as nurse in Australia and I have 2 years prior experience, will they recognize my practice as a Div 1 year 3 or as a Div 1 year 1? I don't know if this would give more...

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    @ceridwyn Contrary to what you said before editing your post, I am researching it. You: "Its the Australian Practitioner Health Board of Australia.....APHRA, that Western Australia has yet to pass...

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    I still can't find anything about WA rejecting the NRAS. All I saw was the issue of PM Gillard and Health Minister Roxon about Abott's $1.5bn proposal. It has nothing to do with WA rejecting anything....

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Regarding IELTS: Don't be disheartened by the fact that you have to retake it or file for a EOR report. I've known cases where people have to retake the test more than 5 times. Also, us nurses don't...

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    @terdjay May I ask where you got the info regarding WA refusing to comply with the National Registration Scheme or them being pressured to comply? It would be an interesting

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    That statement is false. Here is evidence. Western Australia has not yet joined the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme but is expected to do so soon. If you require information...

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    It's because after the bridging program, it is highly likely that you would get a job in Australia, thus making it easy for you to convert your visa into a different business visa subclass. Thoughtful...

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    @Ricardo Yeah I emailed you the link about the medical exam. The list of accredited panel doctors are also in the DIAC website specific to our country @Jesse_Gurl Did you do the check up with a panel...

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    i think it has something to do with politics over there. with wa paying the same percentage as the other states when it comes to health funding yet contributes more money than the other coag members...

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    @Alexey VCHN Takes time to reply to queries. I suggest you should probably wait for a couple of days. You could also try to email the HCIG group of the

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    This is from the anmc regarding the future of BP's This is more good

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Is it just me or is the AHPRA site

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    snail mail really is

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Yup and VCHN offers bridging courses for both NMBWA and NBV. By the way, regarding the waiver of the IELTS after two years of study... it was an nmbSA-approved condition back then for the ARNTP....

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

    needlefoxRN replied to rnrn07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Sorry for the bad editing. I was answering some private messages and when I got back to the main thread, the thread editor program thingy notified me that there is a time limit for editing