"Qualifying" for the NCLEX-RN

Silverdragon102, BSN · Sep 16, 2011

Moved to the International forum

Each state has their own requirements for license to be a RN as that is what you are really applying for NCLEX is just a part of the process. You need to make sure that your nursing course covers areas both clinical and theory in Paeds, Obstetrics, Mental Health and Adult. We have had several Australian nurses post that they was short in certain areas especailly Obstetrics when meeting US requirements

Valsalva · Apr 15, 2012

Hello American in Oz,

I too have the same question. I am an American planning to transfer into Edith Cowan University, Perth. I too have scoured the internet for answers but have come up with nothing. I came across you post during my search. I heard, but have not confirmed, that there is a program or certification course that would patch up the missing course work that Silverdragon 102 mentioned in the previous comment to your post. I did find one organization that helps Australian nurses migrate to US, I'm still looking through the sight and may send them an email inquiry. Here's their link OGP Australia Offices: Recruitment and NCLEX Support for Allied and Nursing Jobs in the USA

I hope we find an answer soon.

Good luck

joeldew · Apr 17, 2012

Much has been said about Australian nursing courses and the deficiency in Paeds, Maternity and Mental Health but considerably less is understood.

Apart from Mental health, you will find that Paeds and Maternity are fashioned into your programme in various units. As such, you may not have to undertake these courses independently after you have finished your nursing course. You may have to make-up "clinical hours" but not the theory.

That said, in recent years, some universities have removed "maternity" from their program altogether. This has much to do with the "midwives" professional body wanting to detach from the "nursing" identity and assert their own.

If in the event you find that your program is still deficient in these areas, there are many universities (perhaps, including your own) that will allow you to study them as "non-award" units.

I strongly suggest that you contact the state (USA) in which you wish to be registered as a nurse and be guided by their rules.

I have wasted so much money doing "make up" programs when it was completely unnecessary; I could have spent that money on a well-deserved holiday after my nursing course.

ongmtam85 · May 20, 2013

Much has been said about Australian nursing courses and the deficiency in Paeds, Maternity and Mental Health but considerably less is understood.
Apart from Mental health, you will find that Paeds and Maternity are fashioned into your programme in various units. As such, you may not have to undertake these courses independently after you have finished your nursing course. You may have to make-up "clinical hours" but not the theory.
That said, in recent years, some universities have removed "maternity" from their program altogether. This has much to do with the "midwives" professional body wanting to detach from the "nursing" identity and assert their own.
If in the event you find that your program is still deficient in these areas, there are many universities (perhaps, including your own) that will allow you to study them as "non-award" units.
I strongly suggest that you contact the state (USA) in which you wish to be registered as a nurse and be guided by their rules.
I have wasted so much money doing "make up" programs when it was completely unnecessary; I could have spent that money on a well-deserved holiday after my nursing course.

Hi joeldew, I had 3 yrs Bachelor of Nursing in Aus, and would like to work in Texas. I am trying to acquire Pedae and Obs Clinical and Theory Hours from Government Approve(Uni). Do you mind to share with me how did you acquire these 2 hours please? Thank you very much