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Nov 29, 2007 08:14 AM

Competence Assessment Service

by InnaL
Updated Nov 29, 2007 at 08:16 AM by InnaL

I received the letter from the
Queensland nursing board that I have to take challenge test. What is that? something like NCLEX? Do I have to come to Australia for that? I have license in USA, educated in Russia. Practicing in USA for over a year. Please, share with me information regarding this matter

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from Interested Party
Old Nov 30, 2007, 07:41 PM

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Sorry, not able to answer that question for you today. I can phone and ask QNC what a 'challenge test' entails on Monday. Unless, somebody else knows this already.
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from InnaL
Old Dec 01, 2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Interested Party View Post
Sorry, not able to answer that question for you today. I can phone and ask QNC what a 'challenge test' entails on Monday. Unless, somebody else knows this already.
Thank you very much for your response. I would appreciate any information you can find. no one, obviously knows. thanks you very much for your input.
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from smilenurse
Old Dec 02, 2007, 05:04 AM

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Hello InnaL
I had email to QNC re: what the meaning of 'challenge test' means.
Hopefully I will get a answer soon for you.
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from InnaL
Old Dec 02, 2007, 07:31 PM

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[quote=smilenurse;2525199]Hello InnaL
I had email to QNC re: what the meaning of 'challenge test' means.
Hopefully I will get a answer soon for you.[/QUOTE

Thank you. Some information listed on the QNC website. I am curious what type of test is it, format, style. You can take it only once. that is why I am trying to get as much info as I can.
by the way, what test australian nurses have to take after graduation, for registration and license?
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No. 5
from Interested Party
Old Dec 02, 2007, 11:23 PM

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Hi, I phoned QNC and was advised that Central Queensland University (CQU) manages Competency Assessment Service including the Challenge Test. I have attached the appropriate links.

http://www.qnc.qld.gov.au/upload/pdf...nt_Service.pdf

http://www.cas.cqu.edu.au/FCWViewer/...GmkTy?page=660

http://www.cas.cqu.edu.au/FCWViewer/...GmkTy?page=653

Hope this helps

IP
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No. 6
from guy32
Old Oct 13, 2008, 10:52 AM

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[quote=InnaL;2526350]
Originally Posted by smilenurse View Post
Hello InnaL
I had email to QNC re: what the meaning of 'challenge test' means.
Hopefully I will get a answer soon for you.[/QUOTE

Thank you. Some information listed on the QNC website. I am curious what type of test is it, format, style. You can take it only once. that is why I am trying to get as much info as I can.
by the way, what test australian nurses have to take after graduation, for registration and license?
Hi Innal. have you taken the challenge test? can you please advise me if you have? what type of exam is it? I've taken the CGFNS & NCLEX exam. Is it different from these exams? I'll be waiting for your reply. thanks.
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No. 7
from estuh
Old Oct 28, 2008, 01:03 PM

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Hi,
I went through the competence assessment service for queensland which is made up of a challenge test and then a practical assessment after you have passed the test. it involves some multiple choice and short answer questions. as they give you a date for the test they will also send some details of the topics that will be covered in the exam. it is divided into 4 areas and you have to pass all of them by a minimum of 80%
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No. 8
from Silverdragon102
Old Oct 28, 2008, 02:40 PM

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Moved to the International forum as to do with foreign trained nurse meeting Australia requirements for foreign trained
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No. 9
from dolcevitarn
Old Dec 01, 2008, 12:43 AM

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Only in QNC do they have a competency exam which is equivalent to a bridging program. Or you may also take online modules instead of the exam.
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