Pursuing Masters in Nursing :)

teachernino · May 2015

Hello everyone! I really need your info if you have something to share. Here's my concern:
1) Graduated from Cebu Doctors University, passed the Board exams and undergone a training for first aid, Is it equivalent for Bachelor's degree in Australia?

My target is in UNE, Armidale... Thanks mga Pinoy! this site is the best!!!

Born · May 2015

Ask ko lang, bakit ka mag masters doon? Gusto mo bang maging RN doon? Or gusto mong mag masters para added qualification at bumalik sa Pinas? Or para maging permanent resident doon?

Hindi ko sure sa background ng Masters sa UNE pero usually hindi ka magiging RN doon with that. Check mo kung makaka qualify ka as RN after. Mostly kasi hindi talaga maliban na lang kung entry level masters iyan katulad sa UniMelb. Kung mag RN ka take bridging, conversion or bachelors.

Kung babalik ka ng Pinas, no problem.

Kung gusto mo maging PR, just make sure na two years ang course mopero yun nga, baka hindi ka maging RN.

Born · May 2015

I just read their website, may Master of Nursing Practice pala sila na entry level. 2.5 years which will lead to RN registration.

I think there are better, cheaper, shorter and more practical options than this.

teachernino · May 2015

I just read their website, may Master of Nursing Practice pala sila na entry level. 2.5 years which will lead to RN registration.

I think there are better, cheaper, shorter and more practical options than this.

Thank you very much Born for your suggestion, Yah that's really one of my major goal to be an RN that is qualified for international standard. Since I'm a graduate from Cebu Doctors University, Board passer as well. I really don't know if my credential belongs to Section 1 or section 2..

Got any ideas?

I will do my research on Master of Nursing.

GoldSeeker · May 2015

I just read their website, may Master of Nursing Practice pala sila na entry level. 2.5 years which will lead to RN registration.

I think there are better, cheaper, shorter and more practical options than this.

Hi po! Yung sa unimelb na master of nursing sci will automatically lead to registration? Talked about this with my agent and sabi niya hindi daw pero sa website naman parang iniimply na pwede naman.

Born · May 2015

Yes, I think so kasi may iba talaga silang Master courses. Yung Master of Nursing Science kasi ay para doon sa mga may previous degrees na or international graduates. Kung titignan mo kasi ang courses nila, wala na silang Bachelor sa nursing. Sariling understanding ko lang ito, pero most likely tama ako at tama ka rin sa intindi mo. Mas matalino ka pa sa agent mo. Madalas kasi yung gusto nilang ioffer ang ipipilit nila sa iyo. Doon kasi sila kikita. Haha.

Pero yun nga, sobrang mahal sa UniMelb.

teachernino · May 2015

I just read their website, may Master of Nursing Practice pala sila na entry level. 2.5 years which will lead to RN registration.

I think there are better, cheaper, shorter and more practical options than this.
Hi po! Yung sa unimelb na master of nursing sci will automatically lead to registration? Talked about this with my agent and sabi niya hindi daw pero sa website naman parang iniimply na pwede naman.

Hi gold!!!! what's the name of your school that you've graduated when you took up your bachelor of nursing? is it equivalent of AUS degree?

Born · May 2015

@teachernino Your bachelor's degree should be equivalent with Au bachelor's degree as per AHPRA/DIBP. Kapag board passer ka kasi, kahit anong section ka pa, equal ka.

teachernino · May 2015

Wow.. Thanks @born ... That gives me an assurance.. What phase are you now in your application process?

Born · May 2015

RN now.

GoldSeeker · May 2015

@Born I just checked uinmelb's website regarding this. It states that the Master of Nursing Sci program is acceedited by AHPRA pero it did not say anything about being an eligible registrant upon completion of the course. So I guess tama naman ang advice sakin aince family friend din yun

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GoldSeeker · May 2015

@teachernino Im not a nursing grad but I plan to be a registered nurse by doing a graduate entry course

teachernino · May 2015

Thats good @Goldseeker.. are you from Cebu? sa IDP kasi ako.. ikaw?

Born · May 2015

Approved Program of Study po siya sa AHPRA for RN Div 1.

Check mopo: http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Education/Approved-Programs-of-Study.aspx

PR ka ba @GoldSeeker?

GoldSeeker · May 2015

Approved Program of Study po siya sa AHPRA for RN Div 1.

Check mopo: http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Education/Approved-Programs-of-Study.aspx

PR ka ba @GoldSeeker?

Oo nga noh. I asked my agent twice about this na kasi. I'll try to ask an agent from another company. Thank you for this.

Hindi po eh. Pathway ko to PR yung studies ko if ever.

Born · May 2015

Sabihin mo mag research kasi siyang mabuti. Haha. Grabe ang mahal ng course na iyan. Haha

GoldSeeker · May 2015

Sabihin mo mag research kasi siyang mabuti. Haha. Grabe ang mahal ng course na iyan. Haha

Yup pero compared sa 3yr course, mas mura na siya. Considering na masteral pa

) Pinaka mura sa Flinders naman graduate entry course sin

GoldSeeker · May 2015

Thats good @Goldseeker.. are you from Cebu? sa IDP kasi ako.. ikaw?

Manila based ako. Pace migration ang agent ko

valiantboy · June 2015

I just read their website, may Master of Nursing Practice pala sila na entry level. 2.5 years which will lead to RN registration.

I think there are better, cheaper, shorter and more practical options than this.
Hi po! Yung sa unimelb na master of nursing sci will automatically lead to registration? Talked about this with my agent and sabi niya hindi daw pero sa website naman parang iniimply na pwede naman.

yup, may friend ako na Oz, nag Bachelor of Health Promotion siya dati at gusto niya maging Div 1 Nurse kaya nagenrol sa Masters in Nursing Science ng Melb Uni

valiantboy · June 2015

Sabihin mo mag research kasi siyang mabuti. Haha. Grabe ang mahal ng course na iyan. Haha

tama at tsaka isa pa, may sariling process yung Melb Uni at tatanungin talaga nila kung bakit ka pa mag maMasters in Nursing Science, eh nurse ka na sa atin at may bridging course naman. Yan yung feedback sa akin, pero hindi ko naman ma-verify kasi hindi ako dun nagapply..

valiantboy · June 2015

Sabihin mo mag research kasi siyang mabuti. Haha. Grabe ang mahal ng course na iyan. Haha
Yup pero compared sa 3yr course, mas mura na siya. Considering na masteral pa ) Pinaka mura sa Flinders naman graduate entry course sin

hmm.. Although masters level siya, entry-level din naman siya for initial registration. So hindi siya building up on registration. In short, karamihan ng content nila is to prepare the student to be a nurse. But, good thing sa Melb Uni is maganda yung reputation ng school as a whole.

valiantboy · June 2015

Hello everyone! I really need your info if you have something to share. Here's my concern:
1) Graduated from Cebu Doctors University, passed the Board exams and undergone a training for first aid, Is it equivalent for Bachelor's degree in Australia?

My target is in UNE, Armidale... Thanks mga Pinoy! this site is the best!!!

As far as AHPRA is concerned, hindi equivalent ng Bachelor of Science in Nursing natin sa Bachelor of Nursing dito kaya pinapabridging tayo o conversion.

valiantboy · June 2015

Sabihin mo mag research kasi siyang mabuti. Haha. Grabe ang mahal ng course na iyan. Haha
Yup pero compared sa 3yr course, mas mura na siya. Considering na masteral pa ) Pinaka mura sa Flinders naman graduate entry course sin

Ang concern lang naman ni @Born is masyadong mahal siya kung wala kang sponsor at isa pa, every year nagiincrease siya. Kung gusto mo ng mura, pwede ka naman mag Bachelor of Nursing tapos apply ka ng credit transfer o recognition for prior learning para mabawasan from 3 years to 2.

GoldSeeker · June 2015

Sabihin mo mag research kasi siyang mabuti. Haha. Grabe ang mahal ng course na iyan. Haha
Yup pero compared sa 3yr course, mas mura na siya. Considering na masteral pa ) Pinaka mura sa Flinders naman graduate entry course sin

Ang concern lang naman ni @Born is masyadong mahal siya kung wala kang sponsor at isa pa, every year nagiincrease siya. Kung gusto mo ng mura, pwede ka naman mag Bachelor of Nursing tapos apply ka ng credit transfer o recognition for prior learning para mabawasan from 3 years to 2.

Salamat po sa advices. Medyo madami din akong negative feedback na narinig sa forums from Australians mismo. Medyo mabigat daw ang load compared sa Bachelors. Madami din nagdodrop. Pero advantageous naman daw yung masteral kasi mas madali ata sila makakuha ng trabaho. May reveiews po ba kayo tungkol sa Bachelor of Nursing na graduate entry courses? Accdg sa isang rep ng ACU, possible na mabawasan ang load pero ang duration ng pag-aaral 3 years pa din. Ayoko na din kasi umulit ng IELTS for PR. Ok na kasi yung score na nakuha ngayon. Sayang naman.

valiantboy · June 2015

Sabihin mo mag research kasi siyang mabuti. Haha. Grabe ang mahal ng course na iyan. Haha
Yup pero compared sa 3yr course, mas mura na siya. Considering na masteral pa ) Pinaka mura sa Flinders naman graduate entry course sin

Ang concern lang naman ni @Born is masyadong mahal siya kung wala kang sponsor at isa pa, every year nagiincrease siya. Kung gusto mo ng mura, pwede ka naman mag Bachelor of Nursing tapos apply ka ng credit transfer o recognition for prior learning para mabawasan from 3 years to 2.
Salamat po sa advices. Medyo madami din akong negative feedback na narinig sa forums from Australians mismo. Medyo mabigat daw ang load compared sa Bachelors. Madami din nagdodrop. Pero advantageous naman daw yung masteral kasi mas madali ata sila makakuha ng trabaho. May reveiews po ba kayo tungkol sa Bachelor of Nursing na graduate entry courses? Accdg sa isang rep ng ACU, possible na mabawasan ang load pero ang duration ng pag-aaral 3 years pa din. Ayoko na din kasi umulit ng IELTS for PR. Ok na kasi yung score na nakuha ngayon. Sayang naman.

What do you mean graduate entry course? Hmm, pasensya na, wala ako masyadong alam sa ibang uni, siguro try mo tumingin sa ibang threads tapos try mo icontact yung iba. Hindi rin ako nag Masters kasi hindi kaya ng budget ko, at isa pa kailangan registered ka muna dito kasi hindi naman for AHPRA Div 1 registration yung mga Masters courses dito, lahat graduate level, kelangan undergrad mo is Bachelor of Nursing (which is yung minimum standard for Div 1). Kung gusto mo talaga, hanap ka ng way na mareg at tsaka ka mag Masters.

Try mo rin magtanong sa ibang mga universities o tingnan mo policy nila kung nagcecredit transfer or recognition for prior learning. Kung gusto mo naman mag PR, try mo tingnan yung points, I'm sure may added points kung sa regional area ka nagaral. For PR, kailangan ng ANMAC skills assessment. For ANMAC skills assessment, kailangan ng AHPRA Div 1 Registration. Kung desidido ka na magaral ng Bachelor course instead of bridging, try mo gumamit ng education agent kasi sila magaasekaso at by commission basis sila so walang bayad.

Yung IELTS naman is good for 2 years, kung gusto mo mag PR na gamit mo yan dapat less than 2 years yung course mo. Either bridging o 1-year course ang kailangan mo. Remember may AHPRA registration post-studies (weeks), ANMAC assessment (at least 3 months), and waiting for invitation to apply PR. However, pag less than 2 years, hindi ka eligible sa mga points o visa requirements na may "Australian study requirement".

valiantboy · June 2015

@GoldSeeker

Update: Kakasearch ko lang pala.. http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Education/Approved-Programs-of-Study.aspx Nurse, Div 1, General

May mga iilan na Masters level yung entry to practice. So I think pwede mo yun kunin. I'm not sure kung pwede nilang ibaba yung requirements from 4-5 semesters. Bear in mind, 2 levels na mas mataas yung Masters over Bachelor, so mas mataas yung expectation. At madaming schools dun sa list, na very reputable, so mataas rin yung standards. That's why mas may advantage. However, I think mas mahal siya.

Kaso, yung arguments naman ng ibang forumers ay, bakit ka pa maghihintay ng 2 years kung madami ka naman prior exp?

Pero, mas icoconsider ng mga schools na for credit transfer kapag magaapply ka as Bachelor kasi Bachelor rin naman kasi sa atin, so halos magkalevel lang.

GoldSeeker · June 2015

@GoldSeeker

Update: Kakasearch ko lang pala.. http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Education/Approved-Programs-of-Study.aspx Nurse, Div 1, General

May mga iilan na Masters level yung entry to practice. So I think pwede mo yun kunin. I'm not sure kung pwede nilang ibaba yung requirements from 4-5 semesters. Bear in mind, 2 levels na mas mataas yung Masters over Bachelor, so mas mataas yung expectation. At madaming schools dun sa list, na very reputable, so mataas rin yung standards. That's why mas may advantage. However, I think mas mahal siya.

Kaso, yung arguments naman ng ibang forumers ay, bakit ka pa maghihintay ng 2 years kung madami ka naman prior exp?

Pero, mas icoconsider ng mga schools na for credit transfer kapag magaapply ka as Bachelor kasi Bachelor rin naman kasi sa atin, so halos magkalevel lang.

Yung graduate entry program po is a Bachelor of Nursing course para sa mga nagtapos ng ibang degree aside sa Nursing (which in my case, pharmacy ang natapos ko). 2 years lang siya. Sa Flinders yung nahanap ko na uni na may ganon.

Oo nga, sabi nung iba grad positions ang mga nakuha nila upon finishing their Master of Nursing Science na course. Supported naman ako ng parents ko. Although, gusto ko na din pumasok sa program na sigurado akong matatapos ko. Iba din daw kasi ang assessment sa unis don. Unlike dito na puro quiz lang, sa Aus daw halos puro 1500 word essays.

At present, nag-aaply ako sa Flinders and ACU. Sa ACU naman ako nag-aapply ng RPL kaso medyo madaming requirements at hinahagilap ko pa sa professor ko nung college.

Bakit sabi po nung iba 3 years ang validity ng IELTS. Also, may I know po kung saan kayo nag-aaral?

bytubytu · June 2015

Ah iba pala dati mong course so ang pathway mo ay Masters na entry level or Bachelors na entry level din.

I think mas mahal yata ang Masters, tuition fee-wise and cost of living since Melbourne yun compared to ACU and Flinders, na mas makakamura ka sa rent.

Parehas naman sila ng pathway na magiging RN ka eventually. Kung nakayanan mo maka grad sa Pinas, makakayanan mo rin sa AU. Oo essay madalas ang test nila pero kaya mo iyan. Huwag ka lang mag plagiarise. Haha

Ang pros sa Masters ay: Master level siya, reputable ang UniMelb, baka ayon tignan ng employers din. Better chances.

Tanong mo rin ang hours ng clinical placement at mga affiliated hospitals, ayon kasi importante sa nursing eh.

GoldSeeker · June 2015

Ah iba pala dati mong course so ang pathway mo ay Masters na entry level or Bachelors na entry level din.

I think mas mahal yata ang Masters, tuition fee-wise and cost of living since Melbourne yun compared to ACU and Flinders, na mas makakamura ka sa rent.

Parehas naman sila ng pathway na magiging RN ka eventually. Kung nakayanan mo maka grad sa Pinas, makakayanan mo rin sa AU. Oo essay madalas ang test nila pero kaya mo iyan. Huwag ka lang mag plagiarise. Haha

Ang pros sa Masters ay: Master level siya, reputable ang UniMelb, baka ayon tignan ng employers din. Better chances.

Tanong mo rin ang hours ng clinical placement at mga affiliated hospitals, ayon kasi importante sa nursing eh.

Salamat po sa advices. Will keep those in mind.

Btw is it true po that newly grads are having a hard time to look for permanent nursing jobs right now (bec the jobs require experience and specialization)? Makakatulong po ba na magwork as an assistant nurse habang nag-aaral pa ako?

bytubytu · June 2015

Yun ang sabi nila. May new grad program kasi sa Australia. So so mga new grads dyan sila nababagay. Parang training ground pero bayad ka. Ang problem daw kaunti ang positions sa number of grads na meron. Di ko lang sure baka ayaw lang ng iba maghanap sa ibang lugar. Pag bagong grad ka kasi hirap ka ding magcompete sa regular nursing positions dahil mga kalaban mo experienced na.

Di ako maka comment sa PCA at AIN positions eh. Pero ganun nga nangyayari, while doing placement, yun ang work na ginagawa nila.

valiantboy · June 2015

@GoldSeeker

Update: Kakasearch ko lang pala.. http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Education/Approved-Programs-of-Study.aspx Nurse, Div 1, General

May mga iilan na Masters level yung entry to practice. So I think pwede mo yun kunin. I'm not sure kung pwede nilang ibaba yung requirements from 4-5 semesters. Bear in mind, 2 levels na mas mataas yung Masters over Bachelor, so mas mataas yung expectation. At madaming schools dun sa list, na very reputable, so mataas rin yung standards. That's why mas may advantage. However, I think mas mahal siya.

Kaso, yung arguments naman ng ibang forumers ay, bakit ka pa maghihintay ng 2 years kung madami ka naman prior exp?

Pero, mas icoconsider ng mga schools na for credit transfer kapag magaapply ka as Bachelor kasi Bachelor rin naman kasi sa atin, so halos magkalevel lang.
Yung graduate entry program po is a Bachelor of Nursing course para sa mga nagtapos ng ibang degree aside sa Nursing (which in my case, pharmacy ang natapos ko). 2 years lang siya. Sa Flinders yung nahanap ko na uni na may ganon.

Oo nga, sabi nung iba grad positions ang mga nakuha nila upon finishing their Master of Nursing Science na course. Supported naman ako ng parents ko. Although, gusto ko na din pumasok sa program na sigurado akong matatapos ko. Iba din daw kasi ang assessment sa unis don. Unlike dito na puro quiz lang, sa Aus daw halos puro 1500 word essays.

At present, nag-aaply ako sa Flinders and ACU. Sa ACU naman ako nag-aapply ng RPL kaso medyo madaming requirements at hinahagilap ko pa sa professor ko nung college.

Bakit sabi po nung iba 3 years ang validity ng IELTS. Also, may I know po kung saan kayo nag-aaral?

Sorry po.. Hindi ko naman alam na Pharmacy graduate ka. Nakita ko lang Cebu Doc so inassume ko na Nurse ka. My bad...

Yup masasabi ko na iba nga yung assessments. Paminsan 2,000 o 3,000 pa nga. I'm sure kaya mo. Pero kahit na Masters level yung papasukan mo. May elements pa rin na parang Bachelor. May mga skills hurdles (return demo) na pass or fail yung grade. So kailangan mong ipasa para mapasa mo yung subject. Try to check yung link na bigay ko na binigay nung ibang nagcomment. Dun makikita mo yung mga masters entry-level programs sa lahat ng uni sa OZ.

Kung kaya naman ng finances eh di apply ka na sa mga top universities dito sa Oz lalo na Melbourne Uni. Kailan ba yung intake na plano mo? Next year pa ba? 1st o 2nd sem? May agent ka ba?

IELTS 2 years validity. Yan yung guidelines ng AHPRA at Immigration. Try mo ask sources nila.. Hehehe

San ba nakatira relatives mo? Makikitira ka ba sa kanila?

Btw, sa Deakin University ako.