Nursing 1 yr conversion program

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• Electrical_Engr_CDR Mandaluyong
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  June 2014

  Isa pong requirement sa Curtin is AQF 3year diploma equivalent yung BS nursing sa pinas pano po ba malalaman eto?

  Nominated occupation: 233311 Electrical Engineer

  April 2013: ielts S8, W7, R7.5, L6.5 hays
  May 2013: started CDR and obtaining docs
  July 2014: Finally issued my CDR
  August 2014: EA asked for update of payment (Outdated application form )
  Sepetember 2014: received shortcoming letter (lacked docs)
  November 2014: Re-issued CDR having addressed shortcomings
  December 2014: Received positive outcome Prof. Engr (Elec Engr)
  February 2015 : ielts W6.5, R6.5, L6.5 S7.5 bakit ganito?
  May 2015: ielts W6, R8, L8.5, S7.5 susuko na ba ako?
  June 20, 2015: PTE-A L77, R84, W82, S80 God is good
  June 21, 2015: Submitted EOI - 65pts
  July 6, 2015: Received ITA
  July 11, 2015: lodged visa application for subclass 189.
  August 7, 2015: Finalised Medicals
  September 18, 2015: Visa Grant
• Electrical_Engr_CDR Mandaluyong
  Posts: 453Member
  Joined: May 04, 2013

  June 2014

  @caiomhe10 Isa pong requirement sa Curtin is AQF 3year diploma equivalent yung BS nursing sa pinas pano po ba malalaman eto?

  Nominated occupation: 233311 Electrical Engineer

  April 2013: ielts S8, W7, R7.5, L6.5 hays
  May 2013: started CDR and obtaining docs
  July 2014: Finally issued my CDR
  August 2014: EA asked for update of payment (Outdated application form )
  Sepetember 2014: received shortcoming letter (lacked docs)
  November 2014: Re-issued CDR having addressed shortcomings
  December 2014: Received positive outcome Prof. Engr (Elec Engr)
  February 2015 : ielts W6.5, R6.5, L6.5 S7.5 bakit ganito?
  May 2015: ielts W6, R8, L8.5, S7.5 susuko na ba ako?
  June 20, 2015: PTE-A L77, R84, W82, S80 God is good
  June 21, 2015: Submitted EOI - 65pts
  July 6, 2015: Received ITA
  July 11, 2015: lodged visa application for subclass 189.
  August 7, 2015: Finalised Medicals
  September 18, 2015: Visa Grant
• eden17 Singapore
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  Joined: Aug 10, 2014

  August 2014

  @Yukishih
  
  Hi Yukishih, I got interested reading your post. Yun din kasi ang name ng school na nagoffer sa husband ko pero di pa nagstart si hubby ko for a 2-year study sa Deakin Univ. Nagtry muna sya ditto sa Singapore pero not as nurse . Before he came in SG naofferan na sya ng Deakin Univ (that time Nurse pa sya sa barko). Can you update me please sa mga kaganapan ng pagaaral mo jan at kapag RN kana. We just want to know what will mostly happen right after you become a Reg. Nurse. Kung madali na ba makakuha ng work.
  
  Thanks a lot and God bless you on your endeavour!
• valiantboy Melbourne
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  Joined: Jun 30, 2014

  August 2014

  Isa pong requirement sa Curtin is AQF 3year o diploma equivalent yung BS nursing sa pinas pano po ba malalaman eto?

  Aqf is australian qualifications framework.. Philippines will have it soon with K-12.. Anyway 3 years is typically bachelors degree.. Just be wary though coz at the moment our sytems aren't compatible.. So it depends.. Usually a bachelor's degree in the Philippines will be equal an associate diploma here..

  573 (Bachelor's) TIMELINE:
  22/03/14 Online application (with regrets--dapat nagagent!)
  26/06/14 Offer letter received
  27/06/14 Payment made / Offer accepted
  30/06/14 electronic Confirmation of Enrolment received
  01/07/14 Lodged with VFS
  02/07/14 Received by Australian Embassy
  03/07/14 Medicals with St Luke's Extension done
  09/07/14 Medicals uploaded
  09/07/14 Email of Notice of Grant received
  14/07/14 Arrived at Melbourne / First day of classes
  06/10/15 Deakin Graduation!
• santosjed21 Brisbane
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  Joined: Jul 28, 2014

  August 2014 edited August 2014

  @iheartoz Hi maam,. What is the difference between a conversion and bridging program for nurses? Are they the same? Thank you!
• Yukishih Melbourne
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  Joined: Jan 27, 2012

  August 2014

  @eden17 RN Div 1 na po ako since Jan and working na however di makahanap ng sponsorship. I applied for pr under visa 190. Madaming work for nurses kaso kailangan PR holder ka na unless di ka choosy you can opt to apply s ibang state or regional areas na nag oooffer ng sponsorship. Dito lang kasi ako sa melbourne nakafocus hanap ng work and hindi rin regional ang target ko kasi nga sa city lang nagwowork kapatid ko. Same house lang kami kaya wala sa option ko ang lumayo unless lilipat din sya. Hehe.

  22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
  24May2012 Deakin University assessment
  11June2012 Offer Letter
  13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
  03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
  12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
  17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
  18July2012 Received eCoE
  30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
  31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
  01August2012 Medical Notification
  Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
  which is pending
  25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
  31August2012 Visa Granted!
  01September2012 Received Confirmation

  That in all things GOD may be glorified!
• armina Brisbane
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  Joined: Oct 20, 2013

  September 2014

  Hi to all,
  I have some questions and I hope somebody can help me as this forum has proved to be helpful to most of the members here. I came in Australia last month on a student visa and doing my MBA which is only a 1yr programme. Basically I want to acquire PR here and I came for that motive. Can somebody please guide me the procedure and requirements to apply for Temporary Graduate Work Visa.
  I graduated in nursing from the Philippines in 2012 but due to some reason I was not able to write the NLE so in short I dont have license to practice my profession and thats why Im doing MBA which is far related to nursing. Please help me to enlighten all things.
  Thank you in advance.
• Born Mandaluyong
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  Joined: Sep 08, 2013

  September 2014

  Hi. AHPRA through AQF assessment assesses our BSN as AQF level 7. This means they consider our degree as comparable to them. However, we still do not qualify for registration as an RN.
• Born Mandaluyong
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  September 2014

  @eden17 RN Div 1 na po ako since Jan and working na however di makahanap ng sponsorship. I applied for pr under visa 190. Madaming work for nurses kaso kailangan PR holder ka na unless di ka choosy you can opt to apply s ibang state or regional areas na nag oooffer ng sponsorship. Dito lang kasi ako sa melbourne nakafocus hanap ng work and hindi rin regional ang target ko kasi nga sa city lang nagwowork kapatid ko. Same house lang kami kaya wala sa option ko ang lumayo unless lilipat din sya. Hehe.

  Do you mean to say that there are employer in regionals areas that sponsor overseas nurses?
  
  
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  September 2014

  @armina ....you will be eligible to apply for Graduate Temporary Visa 485 (Post study visa) if you will finish a 2 year program in OZ hence you still need one year of study to have that 2 year Australian Study requirement.

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• armina Brisbane
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  September 2014

  @danyan2001us
  thank you but still im confused if i will apply to Deakin how many years do you think i have to study for nursing ?
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  September 2014

  @danyan2001us
  thank you but still im confused if i will apply to Deakin how many years do you think i have to study for nursing ?

  hi sis....weigh thoroughly your options and put into consideration the issue on GTE since if you will apply for further student visa let us say one more year and then you opt for nursing, will you not be questioned on your genuine desire to study here since you are presently taking MBA and then transfer to nursing. side tip sis, i don't know if you are aware of it pero ang MBA ay wala yata sa SOL so kahit na makatapos na nyan ng 2 years ay mahihirapan ka pa ring mag apply ng 485 graduate temporary visa since one of the requirements for that visa is yong occupation mo ay dapat nasa SOL. Thus I think your best option is to study nursing which would allow you to apply for pr later on.
  
  

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  September 2014

  @danyan2001us
  thank you but still im confused if i will apply to Deakin how many years do you think i have to study for nursing ?

  just to share wit you one concrete example: our friend is a physician in our pinas. nong pumunta sila dito ng hubby niya, she studies Community Welfare which happens also to be excluded from 2014 SOL so ang option nya ngayon ay mag proceed ng nursing ng one year (Geelong school) so that she will be qualified to apply for pr later on.
  
  

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• armina Brisbane
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  September 2014

  @danyan2001us
  Thank you again, your response is really appreciated!
  I will take the nursing course once I finished my MBA.
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  September 2014

  @danyan2001us
  Thank you again, your response is really appreciated!
  I will take the nursing course once I finished my MBA.

  welcome sis.....tulungan lang tayo dito hehe at i spread natin yong bayanihan spirit ng mga pinoy....good luck and God bless
  
  

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• sophiamarc Mandaluyong
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  October 2014

  Sir dan if mag Masteral ako tapos after 2 yrs mag aral ako nursing ok lang ba yun di ba maquestion sa embassy GTE? Salamat kuya
• shin Melbourne
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  Joined: Nov 22, 2013

  November 2014

  hello, ask ko lng if meron pa bang bridging program? dami ko kc naririnig n wala n dw at conversion program n nga dw po pinalit. Nalilito n kc ko if ano gagawin ko if mag BSN or bridging since may years of experience nmn ako s pinas at napasa ko n OET. Panu din po b magapply s AHPRA? Salamat
• meechan_rn Pasig City
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  February 2015 edited February 2015

  hi po guys, I'm a BSN Graduate po nung 2011 pa po, RN na din po same year. pinagtatake po ako ng Tita ko ng IELTS. Then mag student visa daw po ako. Anu po ba ang mas dapat gawin. Need po ba na mag register muna ako sa AHPRA, para maassess nila ako at marecommendan na mag bridging ako? o mag direct na po agad ako sa school na mag apply? Wala pa nga po pala kong nursing related na working experience. Di po kasi nurse ang job ko ngayon.
• arcs Quezon City
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  Joined: Mar 03, 2015

  March 2015

  @meechan_rn
  Hi. there are lots of consultancy offices here sa philippines which offer no processing fees.. they are a big help especially if di ka sure on your pathway to Australia to become an Australian nurse. They can give you advice and help you with what school to go
• meechan_rn Pasig City
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  March 2015

  @arcs hi thanks po. Good luck po sa atin.
• GoldSeeker Adelaide
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  Joined: Dec 26, 2014

  March 2015

  Hi guys!
  
  Meron ba mga nagtatake sa inyo ng BS Nursing na Graduate Entry or BS Nursing 3 years pero health related course ang natapos? Pharmacy grad kasi ako and I plan to study Nursing pero sana hindi 3 years dahil napakamahal ng tuition.
  
  BTW, to those who are planning to take the bridging program, sabi ng ate ko hindi na ata inaapprove ng AHPRA yung applications nila. So I personally think its best for you guys to take the conversion program instead.

  Feb 2016 - BS Nursing (Graduate Entry 2yr Program)
  Oct 2016 - employed as nursing assistant with agency
  Jan 2017 - employed as nursing assistant at public hospital
  Dec 2017 - received AHPRA registration
  Dec 2017 - granted Temporary Graduate Visa (485)
  Dec 2017 - took PTE to increase points for PR application (Superior 1st take)
  Jan 2018 - job hunt for RN Positions/awaiting for ANMAC assessment for PR application
  Feb 2018 - ANMAC assessment approved/EOI 189 (70pts) and applied for 190 SA state nomination
  Mar 2018 - ITA 190 SA (70pts), visa lodge, attaching documents
  Apr 2018 - commence work as RN
• rejai_11 Mortdale NSW
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  Joined: May 23, 2013

  March 2015

  anong basis mo nito? the last time i checked wala namang na published na ahpra tungkol dito. well of course, for you to apply ahpra you need to meet their standard registration requirements or else you will not be referred to take the bridging program.
  please read ahpra's site and don't post things pag di ka sigurado.
  

  Main applicant : husband Occupation: Software Engineer
  June 2, 2013 : Submitted ACS Skills assessment
  July 27,2013 : IELTS GT- Competent
  Sept.3,2013 : ACS suitable AQF Bachelor Degree, 8yrs
  *ayaw na mag ielts after 3 takes- 55pts. waiting for NSW state sponsorship
  May 22,2015 : NSW invitation recieved
  June 12,2015 : Skillselect invitation to apply visa
  June 16,2015: Lodge visa, Applied SG COC
  July 3,2015 : All documents, medicals,COC uploaded
  August 7, 2015: CO Allocated. Asking for Form 80.
  August 25, 2015: Visa Grant
  Oct.20,2015: Last day of work in SG
  NOv-Dec 2015: Bakasyon gallore in Pinas
  Jan 2016: THE BIG MOVE!!!
  ---------*****---------*****---------*****--------
  *Your's truly: RN
  August 2013: IELTS Academic : Competent [OBS 7 needed]
  March 29,2014 : OET Exam SG
  April 17,2014 : Passed OET
  May 20 ,2014: Sent Ahpra NSW application
  Jan 20,2015: Referral for Bridging Program
  April 20-July 4: Bridging Course in ACN Sydney
  July 5, 2015: Awaiting AHPRA registration.
  Aug.20,2015: Ahpra registration finalized
  Aug, 21: Last day of work in SG
  Aug 25,2015 : Visa Grant (190) Thank you Lord!
  Sept 15,2015: Initial Entry (alone)
  Sept 21,2015: Back in SG
  Nov-Dec 2015: Pinas, bakasyon gallore
  Jan 2016: THE BIG MOVE!!
  *** Currently happily working at NSW Health***
  Life has been great!
• GoldSeeker Adelaide
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  Joined: Dec 26, 2014

  March 2015 edited March 2015

  @rejai_11 I was just trying to help. I have not thoroughly read APHRA's guidelines with regards to this matter kaya nga po I stated "sabi ng ate ko" instead of having APHRA as my reference. I think sharing the opinion of someone who has gone through the applications itself would help the readers with the decisions that they make lalo na madaming institutions and agencies na nagiging bias lang sa opinions nila dahil sa kikitain nilang pera sa atin. I know Australia gives out detailed information and guidelines with regards to registration and licensing but I think it's also important to consider what is happening in reality. And of course as adults, we should also do our own research to confirm whatever is stated here and clarify any erroneous comments.
  
  Anyway, sorry for the confusion this might have caused you.
  
  

  Feb 2016 - BS Nursing (Graduate Entry 2yr Program)
  Oct 2016 - employed as nursing assistant with agency
  Jan 2017 - employed as nursing assistant at public hospital
  Dec 2017 - received AHPRA registration
  Dec 2017 - granted Temporary Graduate Visa (485)
  Dec 2017 - took PTE to increase points for PR application (Superior 1st take)
  Jan 2018 - job hunt for RN Positions/awaiting for ANMAC assessment for PR application
  Feb 2018 - ANMAC assessment approved/EOI 189 (70pts) and applied for 190 SA state nomination
  Mar 2018 - ITA 190 SA (70pts), visa lodge, attaching documents
  Apr 2018 - commence work as RN
• rejai_11 Mortdale NSW
  Posts: 212Member
  Joined: May 23, 2013

  March 2015

  No worries i'm not confused i know very well how ahpra works and how to get things done. Felt sorry for your ate if she was refused and not being referred to BP or whatever circumstances in between, but i'm sure it's not about "hindi na inaaprove" but rather of the qualifications.
  Suggesting people to go conversion program instead of bridging, the you are not helping at all, it's two different things [timeline & cost]
  goodluck anyways..
  
  peace!
  

  Main applicant : husband Occupation: Software Engineer
  June 2, 2013 : Submitted ACS Skills assessment
  July 27,2013 : IELTS GT- Competent
  Sept.3,2013 : ACS suitable AQF Bachelor Degree, 8yrs
  *ayaw na mag ielts after 3 takes- 55pts. waiting for NSW state sponsorship
  May 22,2015 : NSW invitation recieved
  June 12,2015 : Skillselect invitation to apply visa
  June 16,2015: Lodge visa, Applied SG COC
  July 3,2015 : All documents, medicals,COC uploaded
  August 7, 2015: CO Allocated. Asking for Form 80.
  August 25, 2015: Visa Grant
  Oct.20,2015: Last day of work in SG
  NOv-Dec 2015: Bakasyon gallore in Pinas
  Jan 2016: THE BIG MOVE!!!
  ---------*****---------*****---------*****--------
  *Your's truly: RN
  August 2013: IELTS Academic : Competent [OBS 7 needed]
  March 29,2014 : OET Exam SG
  April 17,2014 : Passed OET
  May 20 ,2014: Sent Ahpra NSW application
  Jan 20,2015: Referral for Bridging Program
  April 20-July 4: Bridging Course in ACN Sydney
  July 5, 2015: Awaiting AHPRA registration.
  Aug.20,2015: Ahpra registration finalized
  Aug, 21: Last day of work in SG
  Aug 25,2015 : Visa Grant (190) Thank you Lord!
  Sept 15,2015: Initial Entry (alone)
  Sept 21,2015: Back in SG
  Nov-Dec 2015: Pinas, bakasyon gallore
  Jan 2016: THE BIG MOVE!!
  *** Currently happily working at NSW Health***
  Life has been great!
• GoldSeeker Adelaide
  Posts: 202Member
  Joined: Dec 26, 2014

  March 2015 edited March 2015

  @rejai_11 My sister is actually a registered RN in MEL and has been granted a PR just recently. Yung nakwento kong disapproval is about the registration of becoming an RN already upon completion of the BP program and not on the application to the BP, just to clarify.
  
  Again, it's a PERSONAL opinion that I wish people in this forum would respect and maybe take into consideration. It's just so sad to come across unappreciative people like you in a forum that aims to help by sharing each others' personal experiences.
  
  Anyway, good luck to our applications!

  Feb 2016 - BS Nursing (Graduate Entry 2yr Program)
  Oct 2016 - employed as nursing assistant with agency
  Jan 2017 - employed as nursing assistant at public hospital
  Dec 2017 - received AHPRA registration
  Dec 2017 - granted Temporary Graduate Visa (485)
  Dec 2017 - took PTE to increase points for PR application (Superior 1st take)
  Jan 2018 - job hunt for RN Positions/awaiting for ANMAC assessment for PR application
  Feb 2018 - ANMAC assessment approved/EOI 189 (70pts) and applied for 190 SA state nomination
  Mar 2018 - ITA 190 SA (70pts), visa lodge, attaching documents
  Apr 2018 - commence work as RN
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  March 2015

  Sir dan if mag Masteral ako tapos after 2 yrs mag aral ako nursing ok lang ba yun di ba maquestion sa embassy GTE? Salamat kuya

  anong imasters mo? if it would be related to your planned course after the masters then i reckon there is no big deal on that
  
  

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  March 2015

  hope you guys appreciate our deeds of helping each other here on the forum...we are not here to add stress to each other...i know how stressful it is to plan, make actions and then wait for one's application (not mentioning the amount of time and money we will spend)...spread the good vibes guys (and junk the bad ones) cheers

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• dukesgirl2006 Brisbane
  Posts: 30Member
  Joined: May 14, 2015

  May 2015

  Guys hello! Anu po ba mga required docs to apply for the bachelor of nursing conversuon program?thats the 1 yr course right? 4years na po ako nagwowork as nurse dito. Parabg sumasakit kasi ulo ko pag bnabasa ko yun requirements ng ahpra with regards to the bridging program. anu po ba advantages kung mag 1 yr conversion vs bridging program lang?
• amedina Sydney
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  Joined: Sep 25, 2012

  May 2015 edited May 2015

  @dukesgirl2006 Hi. I suggest u call IDP. Education agent sila that helps students to go to aust w/o
  processing fees. From school to visa application. Cheers.

  11/17/12: passed school application thru IDP * 12/4/12: received letter of offer (univ. of newcastle) * 12/12/12: credit application * 2/22/13: received new letter of offer * 2/26/13: paid deposit fee * 3/8/13: received COE and paid visa fee * 4/10/13: visa application thru IDP * 4/11/13: medical request from DIAC * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 4/19/13: SLEC uploaded my medicals * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 7/11/13: VISA GRANTED
• dukesgirl2006 Brisbane
  Posts: 30Member
  Joined: May 14, 2015

  May 2015

  Hello po sa mga nag 1yr conversion program. After po ba nito madali kayo nakahanap ng work?kung next year kaya pumasok ng conversion program okay pa kaya maghanap ng work? May 4 yrs experience na po.sana may magreply po.ty!