EmmaJames

Thank you for all your replies. Thank you for clarifying the 6 month rule for me, I appreciate that. ILETS does expire after two years, I took it just to see what I would score so I knew how many points I could definitely get. You are right everything can change in a few years time, in my heart I am leaning towards staying here longer than the 12 months but only if they raise the WHV age to 35 like they have for Canada, Ireland and France. If not then I'll stay for the 12 months and do the WHV after. I would rather have some experience of Australia, than none at all. Even if it isn't in nursing.

Hi, I meant sorted job wise not sorted registration wise. I know I would have to do that myself. I won't say which agency but their website says they can employ you for longer than the 6 month period as you won't go to the same hospital etc. I know someone who is doing that at the minute too

Hi, Thank you for your reply. I have been looking at an agency which lets you work there for longer than the 6 months and they can get you sorted before you leave for Australia so when you arrive you just have to present in person to complete registration and then go on an orientation with them and then you can start booking the shifts. I just didn't know if it would be best me staying here for the 2 years after I qualify or staying for 1 year and doing the working holiday visa to claim more points. I'm quite conscious in regards to the WHV age limit.

Hello, I am a final year nursing student from the UK. My future goal is to get a 190 visa for Victoria. I was wondering if I get 12 months experience here in the UK after I qualify and then I go to Australia on a working holiday visa and do a minimum of 12 months there as a nurse. Would I meet the 2 year minimum experience needed which is required for VIC state nomination? I would have 85 points for the 190 visa as I have an IELTS score of 8 and I am aware you can only work for 6 months for one employer which is why I was thinking about doing the farm work requirements and applying for the second working holiday visa. I am trying to plan in advance, and figure out the best way to get to Australia, hence why I am asking now. Thank you, Emma