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NURSES: What you need to know

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  • yuki_00yuki_00 Philippines
    Posts: 48Member
    Joined: Sep 13, 2018
    @ning PM me your email ad, I'll send you mine for reference.
  • sabchiesabchie Philippines
    Posts: 4Member
    Joined: Oct 11, 2018
    Hello guys. I was backreading post. Nagkakaubusan na ba tlga school for bp? Im planning to take the pte test this december then eventually apply for an loe. So ung plano ko wla na kayang patunguhan? Thanks in advance.
  • pautylipspautylips Manila
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Apr 05, 2018
    Hello! I need some opinion. Im not sure kung magpapass ba ko ng documents to APHRA for the bridging program. Based sa experiences ng iba, 4-5 months ang processing bago makakuha ng LOA. Kung magpass po ko ng december baka umabot sa 2nd half of 2019 which will they apply the OSCE. Should i still pass the documents/requirements for APHRA and wait for LOA or should i wait na implement nila ung bagong system nila? Nacoconfuse po ako. Salamat po sa mga sasagot
  • cuccicucci NSW
    Posts: 981Member
    Joined: Jan 27, 2018
    @pautylips I think most of the required documents will still be the same. The only thing is that we do not know what is the exact process and if the fees will still be the same. At least if you submit now, by the time they implement the new pathway, you will be first in line. And if they still allow bridging program, you will be ready to enrol. But if time is not of the essence for you, wait and see would be fine too.

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++
    07.2016 | IELTS
    01.2017 | Applied to AHPRA
    04.2017 | received Letter of Referral
    09.2017 | finished BP
    11.2017 | AHPRA Registration / Employment Offer
    12.2017 | Lodged 457 Visa Application (onshore) / ANMAC Assessment
    01.2018 | 457 Visa granted / Received positive ANMAC Assessment / Submitted EOI

    04.11.2019 | Received Employer Nomination
    04.26.2019 | Submitted Visa application (186 DE)
    05.06.2019 | CO contact for medical exams
    05.09.2019 | Visa Granted (186 DE)

    17.09.2021 | Application for Citizenship
    21.03.2022 | Citizenship exam, interview and approval
    02.07.2022 | Citizenship Ceremony
    (Thank you Lord!!!)

    21.03.2023 | Citizenship interview, exam and approval of dependents
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++

  • cdmercado111cdmercado111 Philippines
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Apr 24, 2017
    Hi guys, may nagschool ba dito sa CQU Cairns? Gano katagal lumabas ung full offfer? Thanks
  • charyamoncharyamon Davao City
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Jan 31, 2014
    Hello,

    My sister is coming here in Sydney to study Nursing at WSU in 2019. Can anyone help or provide a thread for what is the checklist or first things to do when she arrived (e.g. I.D. etc.)?

    Thanks po.
  • manpimanpi melbourne
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Dec 03, 2018

    Hello everyone,

    I've recently joined your forum and noticed that every discussion here is very informative and guiding. I want to get some more information about work training programs for AHPRA registered overseas nurses. I received my AHPRA registration couple of weeks ago and just applied for ANMAC assessment.
    I've applied for jobs but I got same response from every employers that they need post IRON program experience. Can I get some help in this matter. More importantly I want to do one request if possible please do every discussion in English only.

    Thank you.
  • nuraenanuraena brisbane
    Posts: 6Member
    Joined: Dec 02, 2018
    pwede po magtanong, may saudi experience po akong 2 years, pero hindi naprocess ng employer ko yung license ko dahil at that time, i still lacked experience. they promised to process my license if i renew my contract for another 2 years but i did not renew. now im not sure po kung idedeclare ko pa ba yun for iron program application sa ahpra? kasi kahit may COE ako as staff nurse, hours not included, eh wala naman po akong COGS na makukuha. I was thinking kung ibahin ko nalang ilagay ko for the year 2013-2015 para di magka problema. but i am also afraid na baka magkaproblema din kung mag lie ako. i really dont know what to do. please help. would greatly appreciate your response. God bless!
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @charyamon There will be an Orientation before the classes start so don’t worry about it too much.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @manpi If you have an overseas experience, you might wanna try to submit your CV to agencies like Sugarman or you can start off by being an agency nurse.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited December 2018
    @nuraena Are you a registered Nurse Tech in Saudi? I’ve read somewhere that AHPRA recognizes this role as long as you can prove that your roles are that of an RN. I’m not too sure if it’s still the case though. I hope someone can share their experience with you.

    Anyway, you should not lie in your application. You would be jeopardising everything if you choose to do so. They do random checks every now and then.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • nuraenanuraena brisbane
    Posts: 6Member
    Joined: Dec 02, 2018
    Hi @Cassey thanks for the response. I passed the prometrics, and so they hired me to work there thinking that I would be able to process for the license upon arrival. Pero I lacked work experience which the saudi council requires, so hindi naprocess. Then the contract ended. I got employment cert that stated na I worked as a staff nurse. Pero hindi indicated yung hours. It will be difficult to get another coe from them now, and I wont be able to get cogs from saudi too kasi I dont have a license number. What do you think I can do? Although I have 1 year experience sa pinas naman din na pwede ko magamit. Would it hurt my application if I indicate in my CV na nag work ako in saudi but cannot provide cogs? Your response will be appreciated. Thanks
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @nuraena Sorry but I don’t know anyone who is in exact situation as you are. If you think that it was somehow illegal to be working as RN there then best not to declare it.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • pautylipspautylips Manila
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Apr 05, 2018
    @cucci thank you for your response :)
  • KorenaiKorenai Butuan
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Dec 07, 2018
    @Cassey hello po. IHNA offered me Graduate diploma in nursing + cert in aged care 4 20K AUD then i can take OBA by mid 2019 while the program is ongoing. Is this the best option to be a RN in Australia? or i will take conversion in nursing in 1 year 26k AUD? what is the best and safest pathway po?
  • danjoe03danjoe03 Oman
    Posts: 65Member
    Joined: May 13, 2018
    @Cassey what does @manpi means by Post IRON program experience? Work experience as RN in AUS or Local / abroad exeriencs?
  • cuccicucci NSW
    Posts: 981Member
    Joined: Jan 27, 2018
    edited December 2018
    @manpi It would be helpful if you can provide more details regarding your experience and background prior to getting AHPRA registration. AHPRA only requires 450 hours of experience/nursing practice to be registered and this is only about 3-4 months of full time work. Many employers prefer those with experience in specific areas partially because there are also many new nursing graduates from Australian Unis. I believe this is the reason why those whom you have applied to requires post BP experience.

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++
    07.2016 | IELTS
    01.2017 | Applied to AHPRA
    04.2017 | received Letter of Referral
    09.2017 | finished BP
    11.2017 | AHPRA Registration / Employment Offer
    12.2017 | Lodged 457 Visa Application (onshore) / ANMAC Assessment
    01.2018 | 457 Visa granted / Received positive ANMAC Assessment / Submitted EOI

    04.11.2019 | Received Employer Nomination
    04.26.2019 | Submitted Visa application (186 DE)
    05.06.2019 | CO contact for medical exams
    05.09.2019 | Visa Granted (186 DE)

    17.09.2021 | Application for Citizenship
    21.03.2022 | Citizenship exam, interview and approval
    02.07.2022 | Citizenship Ceremony
    (Thank you Lord!!!)

    21.03.2023 | Citizenship interview, exam and approval of dependents
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @danjoe03 It’s Au RN experience.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @Korenai Hi,sorry I’m not familiar with the pathway that IHNA is offering you. Ask them if that leads to registration and make sure that it really does. The only thing that I can think of why one takes up Aged Care is to somehow lengthen their stay here in Au or help with their settling in.
    I would rather go through a pathway that’s guaranteed like the Conversion Course. It maybe a bit more expensive but at least you know that it’ll lead to registration.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • danjoe03danjoe03 Oman
    Posts: 65Member
    Joined: May 13, 2018
    @Cassey aww. Hehe. How do we get post AURN experience if they wont hire us? LOL.
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited December 2018
    @danjoe03 You just have to keep on trying, keep your options open and don’t limit yourself to hospitals. I’m pretty sure there will always be a place that will accept those RNs without local experience. I know a lot of nurses who got hired without local experience so it’s pretty much dependent on your circumstances and how well you present yourself.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @Soleng Please see the first page of this thread for the requirements.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • mrsespejomrsespejo Melbourne
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: May 09, 2017
    Hello po, ask lang po if pwede ba mag full time work ang student dependent during school breaks? Hindi po masteral or Phd ang kinukuha ng primary holder. thanks!
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited December 2018
    @mrsespejo Yes, pwedeng magfull time work during your school holiday ONLY.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • mrsespejomrsespejo Melbourne
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: May 09, 2017
    hi mam @Cassey, thanks po sa response, dependent po kasi ako. Nagconfirm na po ako sa DHA hindi daw po pwede. Yung primary holder lang daw po entitled dun.
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited December 2018
    @mrsespejo Dependent din ako before and all throughout our SV days I worked full time whenever my hubby is on his school holiday. Never naman akong nakakuha ng warning. Even his classmates’ dependents do. Baka binago yung ruling, ang sinabi ng agent sa amin before kung ano yung rights ng primary ganun din yung dependents. But anyway, if that’s what they say then just follow it or check your visa conditions thru Vevo to confirm what you’re entitled to.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • paanfsurnpaanfsurn Philippines
    Posts: 65Member
    Joined: Jul 03, 2016
    Hi good day! Sino po dito nag take na ng conversion program sa deakin univ? May mga tanong lang po regarding orientation and mga bagay na kelangan dalhin ganun. TIA! ;;)
  • pmacpmac Philippines
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Dec 22, 2018
    edited December 2018
    @Cassey
    Hello! Good day! I just want to know if okay ba education linkages. Sa AECC kasi University of South Australia na lang school na may slot for bridging. Kaka receive ko lang ng LOE ko kasi last Dec 19. And now I’m in search for a school. Umalis kasi ko sa agency ko dahil na delay applications ko dahil sa kanila. Monash univ preferred ko pala dapat kasi dun din yung friend ko but sadly close na slots nila.
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited December 2018
    @pmac Hi, Hindi nagmamatter yung school, ang pinakatinitignan nila is yung experience mo overseas. If I were you, I wouldn’t be picky especially that most of schools are already closed for the next year’s intakes.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • pmacpmac Philippines
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Dec 22, 2018
    @Cassey Hi! Not for being picky but more on para makatipid din ako sa accommodation kasi para pwede na dun ako sa kanila instead of renting saka if sa Monash pwede dun ako mag placement sa Hosp nila sana. Kaso ayun nga reading from the previous comments here talagang pahirapan kumuha ng slots. Tapos mas mura din sana sa Monash or IHNA din sana. Btw, regarding UniSA in Adelaide okay naman po ba? Wala talaga kasi ko kilala dun and sabi ng friend ko tahimik daw dun.
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