bellaire

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

   bellaire replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

   TST is not the definitive test for PTB, chest X-ray is. I tested positive for mantoux as well but I didn't have to defer any application. Most of us will test positive for mantoux because we had BCG...

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

   bellaire replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

   Try contacting the school directly to get up to date information. The "within this year" stated by the agency is very vague so it is best to get a hold of the school. The BP of VCHN are more frequent...

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

   bellaire replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

   Is this really necessary? By the time you will have your theory, you will know about BP itself anyway. Read up on what BP is all about then you won't have to spend unnecessary dollars for it. But if...

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

   bellaire replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

   some employers require IELTS as

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

   bellaire replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

   The accommodation package IS through the roof! One is better off finding a place nearby and just walk to school. There were Filipinos who took the accommodation package but mostly the Indians do. In...

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

   bellaire replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

   If I remember it correctly, I got the letter of offer a day after the interview. You will know that you got accepted when you receive the offer letter mate. You could give them a ring and ask them to...

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

   bellaire replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

   If I remember it correctly, I got the letter of offer a day after the interview. You will know that you got accepted when you receive the offer letter mate. You could give them a ring and ask them to...

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

   bellaire replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

   No they don't have an institution in India - they have a recruiting office there instead. The school is owned by an Indian so that is why they have an office in India and the one who interviewed you...

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

   bellaire replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

   Hmm that's weird. I was interviewed but I don't remember having been asked about diseases and stuff. But no worries mate, you'll be accepted. Most that get interviewed do; unless one can't speak a tad...

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

    bellaire replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Usually after your phone interview, they will email you the letter of acceptance. After you sign the acceptance form and paid at least the enrolment fee, they will send you the receipt of payment and...

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

    bellaire replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    I'm not really sure about how it is from where you will be studying, but yes there are a lot of essays to write when I had my BP at VCHN. It would be convenient to just bring your own laptop. Good...

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

    bellaire replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    All nurses wanting to do BP must have medicals. Not just the regular blood tests and chest Xrays but the whole lot - HbsAg and HIV included as you will be entering a hospital during clinical...

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

    bellaire replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Tick "do you intend to enter Australia on more than one occasion" in your application form. They could grant you the visit visa in 1-2

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

    bellaire replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    Since you will be entering/working in the hospital during your BP, you will be required to have medical tests for your 456 visa. HIV and HbsAg are included. These medicals are valid for one year,so...

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

    bellaire replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurse Registration

    @judfort: You must NOT have a 'no further stay' condition on your 456 visa to apply for the visit