Question on bridging course in Australia

mariesantos90 · May 11, 2012

Typo error- its supposed to be bridging

ceridwyn · May 11, 2012

The short bridging courses are designed to assess if the nurse in clinically competent as an Registered Nurse in Australia.

The theory part is educating the overseas nurse into Australian health system, values, culture etc etc.

If a nurse from the Phillipines has at least 3 months experience in english speaking countries, such as the UK, Canada, Ireland, USA, it appears that AHPRA do not require the bridging course, because the nurse has proven themselves clinically competent.

A masters degree in nursing, in Australia can only be undertaken if a nurse has at least 1-2 years clinical experience.

On these observations, I would say yes and no. If you have not experience in the said countries, then yes you will be required to do a bridging program and no the Masters degree would not get you are free pass, past the bridging program as a masters, taken in the Phillipines, would not address the objectives of a bridging program in Australia

mariesantos90 · May 11, 2012

thanks ceridwyn, that was really helpful... If i intend to apply under the GSM independent, does it mean that after my assessment with ANMC, ill register with APHRA then take the bridging course before i could lodge my application to DIAC? thats how i see the process. thanks again :)

ceridwyn · May 11, 2012

You cannot register until after the bridging course, then Register as a nurse.

Personally I would be assessed by AhPRA first then ANAMC then once registered and assessed by ANAMC apply for GSM btw need 7 in IELTS.

Are you aware the GSM changes in July to EOI, expression of interest, then if nurses are still on the SOL list, you will be given an invitation to apply for a visa.

mariesantos90 · May 11, 2012

yes, ive read that somewhere. before i could apply for EOI, i should be done with registration and assessment? i am so sorry if i have a lot of questions. Im trying to figure it out if i could do the process on my own. Thanks

mariesantos90 · May 11, 2012

ok, ive read your message again. got a clear picture. thank you so much ceridwyn :)

migraineattack · May 11, 2012

ok, ive read your message again. got a clear picture. thank you so much ceridwyn :)

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donnalapasaran · Jan 3, 2014

hi

i am a registered nurse here in philippines, I want to apply in australia as a nurse and i hear about this bridging course but i dont have any idea about it, though i did sum research still im having hardtime to get it, especially the APHRA thing, im having hardtime to understand if what comes first when u do this APHRA thing..the process im having hard time how to ask them my situation

,,,maybe sumbody can give me an idea to help me out on this. thank you :)

donz

iamnomad · Jan 3, 2014

hi
i am a registered nurse here in philippines, I want to apply in australia as a nurse and i hear about this bridging course but i dont have any idea about it, though i did sum research still im having hardtime to get it, especially the APHRA thing, im having hardtime to understand if what comes first when u do this APHRA thing..the process im having hard time how to ask them my situation
,,,maybe sumbody can give me an idea to help me out on this. thank you :)
donz

There's a huge thread about the bridging program for nurses from the Philippines. Try reading that.

To begin with, you are basically applying for registration as a nurse. You apply, through mail, to AHPRA. Check their website for the requirements and the needed forms. You also have to have an IELTS Academic with a score of at least 7 on all sub test. Then wait for AHPRA's decision, which is for you to undertake a bridging program.

Just a quick sequence:

1. IELTS exam

2. Apply to APHRA and Wait for decision

3. Find a school that offers a bridging program and apply

4. Student/short term visa application

Good luck.