What are the OPTIONS for nurses

nursealexi · February 2017

@cheng1003 Hi! Engineer yung brother ko. Yung fiance ko naman nurse rin. After ko mag bridging if PR na sya naman mag bridging. Hopefully by January ako

Cassey · February 2017

@cheng1003 Kung magmothercraft nurse ka, maybe ask the agency kung anong state ang open. Tapos check mo rin kung ano ang hinahanap ng VETASSESS to get a positive assessment. Then check the state requirement kng mamemeet mo ba yung skill/work experience/etc nila. If you don't have a complicated situation, i would suggest to do it on your own. Kung gagamit ka ng agency, added gastos kasi yun for you. Try to check kung may naaapprove ba and kng gaano katagal ang processing. Wala kasi akong makitang government website/resources to read on it. Kung meron man, magkakasaliwa naman info nila. Do a lot of research before you engage.

All the best.

cheng1003 · February 2017

@nursealexi so nauna ka nagbridging? bkit dmo nlang kunin ang fiance mo na fiance visa? so ikaw po PR kna o family visa?

cheng1003 · February 2017

@Cassey yun nga po nag papabayad ag agency ng 1000 omr o 129k php. plus bayad ng assessment pa sa vetasses mga ganun so doble nga tlga. pero kung wla nman aq choice bka mag agency na rin aq kc dq alam mga ipapasa na documents if ever.

Cassey · February 2017

@cheng1003 Just be careful especially with the pathway that you're planning to take. Hindi biro yung bibitawan mong pera..Paano ka pala iaassess kung hindi ka employed as mothercraft nurse? I don't want to be negative but I'm just concerned na masasayang pera at oras mo. Have they told you na may nagrant na ng PR at may state na open for such? Come to think of it, kung madali lang yang pathway na yan and mas mura how come almost all if not all pinipiling magbridging and conversion course.. Think it through,

nursealexi · February 2017

@cheng1003 January 2018 pako sis! Hopefully! haha. Sana makapasa sa PTE

cheng1003 · February 2017

@Cassey kya nga nalilito aq. di aq makpagdecide ng mabuti. ok sna kc PR na agad taz saka aq kuha bridging q. pero nag aalangan lang din aq tlga.. kya super isip aq alin mas makkabuti. kung bridging nb agad or kuha PR bgo bridging

cheng1003 · February 2017

@nursealexi ah next yr pa den. sakto makakaipon pa. aq din bka next yr nlang din aq. prepare q muna mga need q na pera pra mkalipat sa australia

Cassey · February 2017

@cheng1003 Huwag mong panghinayangan yung wala pa. PR application is a process and it takes time. Not because, sinabi ng agency eh totoo na, you have to do your research kasi at the end of the day ikaw ang affected hindi naman yung agency. Ang dali nilang sabihin because of course they're after the money but whether you believe it or not its not that easy... It's not about choosing between PR before bridging or the other, but choosing what will surely lead you to become one.

I would still suggest sa mga overseas nurse to do the bridging rather than risk their money and time for something that is unclear and unsure. At least, pag natapos ka ng bridging alam mong may papupuntahan effort at pera mo. Walang nakukuha sa madalian. If you really want something you have to strive, invest and work hard for it..

cheng1003 · February 2017

@Cassey thanks sa advice po. yun nga gagawin ko. planuhin q lahat ng mabuti. auq na masayang ang pera sa wala lang.thnx much..

tayon0585u · February 2017

janinlee said:
hi @janinlee! thanks for ur feedback! did you go to a hospital there for the serological tests or merong preffered provider and school mo? I was thinking din na baka expensive kc kapag diyan,. good thing now I have an idea how much thanks to you. Were you able to complete the form without any difficulties?

Sa NSW ka po ba mag-aaral? pretty much we have the same immunisation card na require nang mga NSW hospitals for students who will undergo nursing placements..

Can i have my serology & immunization done in any hospital (im currently working in Singapore)
or ETEA has preffered provider?
Thanks!

iori · February 2017

Good day po sa lahat!

I would like to inquire for my husband and para din po ma enlighten kami.

Husband is 29 yrs old, ER nurse from 2010 to present, pero plano niya wag na mag renew bali hanggang June this year nalang, gusto na niya mag resign. in between may isang taon siya sa RN heals. ako nman po ay teacher with 2yrs exp. yung sa IELTS po may idea na kami sa band score and next batch na po kami mag review. tanong ko lang po.

1. bridging po ba ang mauuna bago ang assessment? yan po kasi ang sabi sa amin, eh nakaklito lang kasi diba may assessment din if eligble ba siya to take bridging? which is which?

2. paano namin malalaman if pwde siya mag take ng bridging?

3. what visa ang dapat namin applyan para maka pag bridging sa Au na pwde madala ang asawa at anak? If student visa 500 po ang kunin namin, may idea po ba kayo pano ang show money? kasi diba pag visa 500 ang show money includes:

1yr cost of living + 1yr tuition + return airfare (if my accompanying member add pa yun)

4. so paano po kung hindi nman aabutin ng isang taon ang bridging? ano po magiging basihan ng show money?

5. if under student visa 500 pa din kami and tapos na ang bridging course and AU registered nurse na, pwde na kaya mag apply na ng skilled independent visa 189 or need pa umuwi ng pinas at dito na mag process?

6. Yung sa bridging program tuition fee po ba ay spot cash or staggered payment like sa normal courses?

maraming salamat po sa lahat ng sasagot. God bless po!

Santi · February 2017

Hi, i will try to answer your questions as much as I could based on what I've been through.

iori said:
Good day po sa lahat!

I would like to inquire for my husband and para din po ma enlighten kami.

Husband is 29 yrs old, ER nurse from 2010 to present, pero plano niya wag na mag renew bali hanggang June this year nalang, gusto na niya mag resign. in between may isang taon siya sa RN heals. ako nman po ay teacher with 2yrs exp. yung sa IELTS po may idea na kami sa band score and next batch na po kami mag review. tanong ko lang po.

1. bridging po ba ang mauuna bago ang assessment? yan po kasi ang sabi sa amin, eh nakaklito lang kasi diba may assessment din if eligble ba siya to take bridging? which is which?

A. First is to take IELTS Academic, 7.0 min on all bands
B. Apply for the AHPRA registration: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/registration/registration-process/registration-requirements.aspx
http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/FAQ/FAQ-IQNM-bridging-program.aspx
C. Fill up AGOS 40 form together with all the evidences, pay reg fee via credit card, apply fit2work clearance
D. Submit it by mail to AHPRA
E. Some documents like PRC Good standing should be mailed directly and separately to AHPRA ( do not include this in your application)
F. Expectedly, AHPRA will inform you that you are not eligible for registration and will refer you to take an NMBA approved bridging program/ IRON prog.
G. Choose a university/ school where you can take the IRON prog & present the referral letter given by AHPRA
http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Education/Approved-Programs-of-Study.aspx?ref=Nurse&Type=Bridging&div=Registered Nurse (Division 1)
F. School will give you an offer letter , pay tuition fee, school will give you COE or confirmation of enrollment to be attached in your visa application. You also need to get a health insurance coverage based on the duration of your stay. i got NIB health insurance, its the cheapest.

2. paano namin malalaman if pwde siya mag take ng bridging?

3. what visa ang dapat namin applyan para maka pag bridging sa Au na pwde madala ang asawa at anak? If student visa 500 po ang kunin namin, may idea po ba kayo pano ang show money? kasi diba pag visa 500 ang show money includes:

1yr cost of living + 1yr tuition + return airfare (if my accompanying member add pa yun)

it should be student visa 500 regardless of your chosen course of study, Usually 3-4 months stay lang ang ibibigay ng dibp since 3 months lang ang duration ng bridging program. I suggest na wag muna isama ang family. You also need to satisfy the GTE or genuine temporary entrant requirement.
4. so paano po kung hindi nman aabutin ng isang taon ang bridging? ano po magiging basihan ng show money?

5. if under student visa 500 pa din kami and tapos na ang bridging course and AU registered nurse na, pwde na kaya mag apply na ng skilled independent visa 189 or need pa umuwi ng pinas at dito na mag process?

After passing the bridging program, you need to re-register sa AHPRA so you can have the AU RN title, pwede ka na magpa sponsor via 457 visa sa employer OR magpa ANMAC assessment ka na, once you received the suitable for migration report from ANMAC, you can now submit EOI for 189 skilled independent/ 190 state nominated, receive Invitation to apply and later on lodge your PR visa.
6. Yung sa bridging program tuition fee po ba ay spot cash or staggered payment like sa normal courses?

in my case sa uni ko, ETEA, 50% down upon receiving offer letter and the balance is payable before the course completion.
maraming salamat po sa lahat ng sasagot. God bless po!

I can refer you to a friend who happens to be an education agent in AU. He can help you free of charge with the school/uni where you can take the iron prog. Email jason chua [email protected]

Hope this helps, God bless.

carlosbeza08 · February 2017

Hi Guys, I want to know if my international license ka and working experience like HAAD from UAE and PH license?Upon registration kasama po ba isusubmit din ung HAAD license sa UAE together with PH.

Mag start palang po ako magresearch at magobtain ng ideas how it works for nurses.

Kung my guide po na old sa registration sa APHRA/ANMAC andbridging program pashare po.

Salalamt po in advance.

Santi · February 2017

@carlosbeza08 yes you should include those registrations. Check my previous response to the question of iori, basically thats how it works.

anoja · February 2017

hello po,,goodpm,,sir/mam ask ko lang sa,,my idea ba kayo sa requirements ng APHRA? need ba talaga na sa A4 nka print yun mga document?TIA

iori · February 2017

@Santi very informative! thank you so much! though medyo sayang sa part na mas better if wag muna isama ang fam kasi gusto sana talaga ni hubs samahan namin siya, sayang lng kasi na plano na sana.

sunshineee28 · February 2017

Hi everyone, CTC ba ang ipapass na COE sa AHPRA or must be original!?? Thanks

Santi · February 2017

@sunshineee28

sunshineee28 said:
Hi everyone, CTC ba ang ipapass na COE sa AHPRA or must be original!?? Thanks

Certified copies would be fine as per AHPRA guidelines. Do not send original documents and Please ensure all supporting documents are on A4 size paper
http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Process/Certifying-Documents.aspx
Good luck!

Santi · February 2017

anoja said:
hello po,,goodpm,,sir/mam ask ko lang sa,,my idea ba kayo sa requirements ng APHRA? need ba talaga na sa A4 nka print yun mga document?TIA

Yes, they are strict about that. Send only CTC'd photocopies using A4 paper.

Santi · February 2017

Just sharing, For those who needs a notary public for their documents, if your near makati CBD, you can have your documents notarized at Unit 6H, 6th floor parking area Cityland Herrera Tower, V.A Rufino corner Valero sts, Makati. Open sila 9-5pm. 20 pesos lang per page. They are familiar with AHPRA document certification. Contact ms. Shiela, 09166022277. I personally availed of their notarization for my ahpra, etc.

sunshineee28 · February 2017

Thanks po @Santi yung COE po ba dapat issued within 3months pag mag pa.assess sa AHPRA or okay lang na na issue sya previous years pa? Thanks.

princess_jasmin · February 2017

Hi ask ko lang sana kung san po kau nagcomplete ng serology test and immunization requirements dito sa pinas..thank you po

Ar_En · February 2017

Hi to everyone. I have a question, for instance i passed the bridging program and afterwards i'm having difficulty in looking for work as a nurse. My question is, is it possible to look and be hired in home cares as an alternative to hospital employement? TIA!

Ar_En · February 2017

Hi to everyone. I have a question, for instance i passed the bridging program and afterwards i'm having difficulty in looking for work as a nurse. My question is, is it possible to look and be hired in home cares as an alternative to hospital employement in Australia? TIA!

aj.skywalker · February 2017

Ar_En said:
Hi to everyone. I have a question, for instance i passed the bridging program and afterwards i'm having difficulty in looking for work as a nurse. My question is, is it possible to look and be hired in home cares as an alternative to hospital employement in Australia? TIA!

That is also my worry. I might have problems in looking for a job as a nurse after mag bridging. Nagtanong tanong ako and they said na madami daw jobs for nurses dun lalo na sa aged care or home for the aged. Same salary and mas mataas pa nga daw minsan.

I hope someone who took bridging program can answer this.

sunshineee28 · February 2017

@Ar_En @aj.skywalker hi guys. My LOE na kayo from AHPRA? How long yung hinintay nyo for the LOE after msubmit yung requirements? TY

aj.skywalker · February 2017

sunshineee28 said:
@Ar_En @aj.skywalker hi guys. My LOE na kayo from AHPRA? How long yung hinintay nyo for the LOE after msubmit yung requirements? TY

wala pa po akong LOE. pero mga 6 weeks daw po usually ang processing time nila. Yung iba po earlier than 6 weeks.

Mia · March 2017

@Santi Thanks and congrats.

Eligible ka na maging citizen by 10 Jun 2020

aj.skywalker · March 2017

sunshineee28 said:
Thanks po @Santi yung COE po ba dapat issued within 3months pag mag pa.assess sa AHPRA or okay lang na na issue sya previous years pa? Thanks.

bump ko lang po tong question na to, please help po.