I had done this bridging program in 2012, and I can say that it is effective in introducing the overseas qualified nurses with the Australian nursing approach. Coming from the Philippines is somehow similar but terms are used slightly different.
In the Philippines, our University curriculum was almost the same curriculum in one of the US University (affiliate). We were already prepared to become a Philippine and US registered nurses.
It never came into my mind that I will be spending the rest of my nursing career in Australia.
It is important to allow the new nurses to integrate their nursing knowledge and skills with Australian standard of practice. With the help of bridging program, it will allow the gaps to be filled in and allow overseas qualified nurses to become more confident in a different set up.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) defined bridging program as 'that enables internationally qualified nurses and midwives who do not qualify for registration under section 53(b) of the National Law to meet the requirements under section 53(c) by completing further study and assessment against the NMBA’s standards for practice. To be eligible, international applicants must be referred to a bridging program by the NMBA.'
Some nurses might be asking if there are any alternatives for this bridging program to enable them to practice legally as a nurse in Australia. According to NMBA, 'applicants who do not wish to undertake a bridging program can upgrade their current nursing or midwifery qualification either in Australia or overseas. If you upgrade your qualification outside Australia you must make sure that the country you are upgrading in meets the accreditation requirements of criteria 2 and 3.'
Below are the most updated list of Universities and colleges that offer bridging program from NMBA website.
Reference:
NMBA 2019, Bridging program, viewed on 27 August 2019, <https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/FAQ/FAQ-IQNM-bridging-program.aspx>.
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how do I start my application?
Hi, you can visit AHPRA's website. I have provided a link below:
https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Process/Overseas-Practitioners.aspx
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