Newly grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

Hey Aelith thanks for the confirmation! Actually i am aware of the reciprocity too but just to make sure i opt to focus more on QLD. Good thing you said that since we'll be lodging our 176 visa soon and my hubby's occupation is not on QLD's skilled shortage list so we'll be applying elsewhere. Thanks anyway!

Maeriz, let me answer your question. You cannot lodge your application just yet because one of the requirements the council need prior to assessment is a copy of your initial registration. this is either by showing a certified copy of your registration certificate and/or your PRC license. If you lodge your application now, they will only hold 'em since your documents are still incomplete. sometimes by doing that you're prone to longer application process. it would be best if you do your IELTS first and just wait for the release of your license.

hi aelith... i just want to ask some questions... since you've been very helpful to a lot of people here i might as well ask for your help because I am really confused with everything.... I want to apply to queensland too... I am a registered nurse here in the PI.... if I pass my application in queensland that's the time that they will be deciding if i take the competency test or the bridging program is that right? What happens if you fail the competency exam?

however if i decide to enroll in a 2 year program... do i need to pass an application in QNC or not? I'm sorry im just a little bit confused... after 2 years of study in australia... will I be sure to obtain a license from them? I hope you could answer me

@ maeriz

As far as I know, you need your local license to apply for registration in Queensland. Another requirement is the verification letter from PRC and to be able to request for this, you need your license at hand.

@ hotpotato101

That's good to hear. I wish you and your husband success in your visa application.

oh my goodness.. you reply very quickly... it looks like i'm going to be in this forum for a while. I hope it's okay if i'd send you a pm... still waiting to have 15 posts...

@ xysy25

CAS Program

If you want to take the CAS program, you will need to pass your application for registration to Queensland Nursing Council. However, applying for registration doesn't mean that you will automatically be referred to the CAS program. They will have to decide whether you are eligible for the CAS program or not. If you are found suitable to take the said program, you will then receive the offer package for it. You will be given 90 days to respond to that and a 30-day extension will be given if you still haven't sent them your confirmation to enroll to the said program.

If you are successful in your chosen pathway in the CAS program, you will be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with Queensland Nursing Council. However, if you are unsuccessful, you will not be registered. They will also, suggest other pathways for you to become registered - enrolling in a pre-registered nursing degree.

The challenge test can only be taken once, meaning if you fail the exam you will not be given another chance or a retake. If you fail, they will require you to undergo the Education modules. If you still fail the modules, you will not be eligible for registration.


Pre-registered Nursing Degree

You don't need to pass any application to QNC if you are going to enroll in a pre-registered nursing degree. You just need to apply to the corresponding University and that's it. I can help you in the application process for Universities. It's easier compared to the registration process. But you have 2 applications, one for the University and another for the Student visa.

Hope that clarified everything for you. I sent you a pm btw.

The challenge test can only be taken once, meaning if you fail the exam you will not be given another chance or a retake. If you fail, they will require you to undergo the Education modules. If you still fail the modules, you will not be eligible for registration.

so if you still fail the modules... will you still be eligible if you enroll in the pre registered nursing degree?

aelith. i already added u in my ym... thanks!

Yes you will be eligible upon completion of any recognised pre-registered Nursing degrees.

I've accepted you too

Hi Aelith, I would just like to ask. When are you planning to enrol at the university?

@ pastasana: Well...it depends lol.. If someone will be studying too, I might join them. I have two options though. One Uni has a july entry, so I could apply for that for July 2009. The rest would be on Feb 2010. Almost all of the Unis only have Feb entry. I can't apply for Feb 2009 as it is a bit too late. I'm not sure if the student visa will be done by that time. Plus, I haven't taken my IELTS yet lol.

Anyway, Feb 2010 is really my target. But I could go for the July 2009 if there's someone else going for the university degree.