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Wow this information is fantastic - thank you so much everyone

Its so nice to hear that you started when you were 33 Debs! Didn't realise you were up this way too! What hospital did you work in when you were a student? The waiting is the most painful part - haven't heard if I've been accepted yet; Chester is first choice!

Hi All, I am currently studying to become a nurse and after which we hope to emigrate to Perth. Just wondered what the full process in order was when applying for a 189 visa? I understand I will need academic IELTS (can I do this at any point or does it have an expiry?), then skill assessment will this be with AMRAC or ALPHA? Then medicals and police checks - does my husband have to have these too or is it just the main applicant? The EOI? Am I way off with this? Also if we are lucky enough to have our visa accepted do we need to validate them (all 5 of us?) or can we validate them when we move out there? Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks Sarah

I too like to be organised! I do voluntary work too and work as a childminder after school as well as do my GCSE english and maths 2 evenings a week and my access course 4 days a week - not going to lie its tough keeping so many balls up in the air especially as I don't think I give my kids all of me every day; which I hate! I'll be 35 when we can get out there But still manage to have enough points, just! My kiddies are 16yr, 5yr and almost 2! xx

Second intake is Chester, not sure if Keele do 2 intakes as well? I'm 31 and had so much self doubt - still do sometimes but the group are so supportive which really helps! It when you get distinctions it spurs you on to keep going! I have learnt its ALL about the personal statement! Are you doing any volunteering too as they like that as well? The reccie trip we are doing is to check things out, maybe visit a couple of hospitals etc. My eldest will be due to attend uni so we were planning on visiting a few Uni's too. also want to check out the areas, really like NOR but SOR have the new Fiona Stanley Hospital and from what I understand Rockingham have a new hospital in 2015 too? fortunately we have friends over there too but with my brood we plan on getting a holiday home!!! How old are you kiddies, what does your hubby do?

Hoping to get into Chester but waiting to hear If not my next option is Keele; to start in Sept ideally, although they do have 2nd intake in March and as we are going to Perth in Feb I am kind of thinking it may be wise to start in March? I've read the same thing about the 457 visa then PR so do have this in the back of my mind! Although tbh I am thinking it would be less risky to apply initially for 189 visa? PS if you need any help with the access just give me a shout there have been times I have honestly thought I could do it!

Hi Staffordshiregirl! I'm only in Cheshire so not far away from you!! Am I right in thinking Keele Uni offer study abroad placements in your second and third year? The access course is tough but great - will be glad to complete this part of my journey though and start uni, as it will be one step closer to reaching our dream! Re the elective placement in Oz, my husband and I have spoken in depth about this (my kids mean everything to me and I do everything with them and have never left them) For what I have researched your elective abroad placement can range from 4-8weeks, so the plan is that they will come out for 2-3weeks and then unfortunately have to go home, leaving me on my todd! Like you say it has the potential to open doors and although incredibly hard to be without my family for that length of time will be worth it if I can give them a better lifestyle in the near future? Would be happy to stay in touch Sarah x

Ali, I'm not sure could have been the private sector? I've already got the contact details of the hospitals and universities so in my 2nd year will start the ground work for the year after Thanks for your advice too Sarah x

Thanks for your advice Debs! Have been following your very funny posts (without sounding like a stalker!!) - real inspiration! I've got 3 kids and can not wait to become a nurse and then emigrate, its always been a life long dream for myself and my hubby. I think it would probably be wise to try and get an elective placement in my third year so this is what I'll aim for! We are going out on a reccie in Feb '15 and I can't wait Good luck with organising everything for your big move.Have you already sorted a job before you get out there? Sarah x S

Firstly I would like to say hello! Its my first time posting; although I am addicted to PP and have been for about a year! I am currently working towards becoming a nurse, access course almost completed and about to embark on Uni, thinking ahead I am aware that alot of Uni's offer an elective placement in your second or third year, which can be abroad and I'm sure I have recently read a post on PP of someone who completed one and got offered a job so basically all the waffling on - I am after advise and any information any one can give me on doing something like this?? Thank you in advance for reading my waffle! Sarah