Meeting APHRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines - Page 45

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  1. Aug 11, '12 by
    Quote from marklouiemarco
    Whats COGS?

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    Certificate of Good Standing?
  2. Aug 11, '12 by
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    Quote from marklouiemarco

    Whats COGS?

    I also dont know whats COGS as she also never replied me when I asked her. She = case officer.
    Certificate of Good Standing?
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  3. Aug 12, '12 by
    Quote from marklouiemarco
    Do you have a copy of her email? Would you mind posting it here for the sake of the readers?

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    Dear Ms *****
    Unfortunately it is not AHPRA’s responsibility to ensure that enough places are offered for all nursing courses. AHPRA’s current policy allows a year-long eligibility for bridging programs and no extension can be granted.


    Kind Regards

    **************
    Registration Officer
    AND

    Dear Ms ******
    As stated in my previous email, we will not be able to extend your eligibility for other courses than the ETEA course.

    If you choose to complete another course, there is no guarantee we will be able to finalise your registration.


    Kind Regards

    **************
    Registration Officer
    NOTE: I explained that there is no certainty that I can get in to ETEA's August intake since my IELTS has expired and still on the process of getting a new straight 7.0 IELTS in one sitting. My LOE will expire on 20 October 2012. This is her last message which I was not able to reply anymore:

    Dear Ms *****
    It is unclear which is the reason why you were not able to secure an early enough intake as you are now providing a different explanation.1 AHPRA cannot be responsible if you have chosen to apply too early in your career. You ought to have been aware that bridging program letters are valid for one year only.

    If you wish to complete the IRON program in January, you will have to submit a new application for registration. Please note that there is no guarantee that the outcome of the assessment will remain the same as rules and regulations may have changed since you first applied.

    As stated in our previous email, AHPRA will be able to extend your eligibility if you enrol in that course starting in August of this year.


    Kind Regards

    **************
    Registration Officer
    1 - I was trying to convince her and explained in full details the series of events that brought me to my current situation hoping that she can see why I need to have my LOE extended.
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    Aug 12, '12 by
    So they have offered to extend it once already....difficult to argue that one. They still should be more reasonable trouble is with so many overseas applicants they cannot keep extending applications.
    Last edit by ceridwyn on Aug 12, '12
  5. Aug 12, '12 by
    Quote from dai_yari
    may i ask again,
    >if im going to submit my application in aphra tasmania(due to less applicants in that state), will it be possible for me to take my BP in victoria/melbourne or it will be limited to schools in tasmania?

    >regarding CATEGORIES ABCD (proof of identity), is there a need for me to pass a separate letter that i cannot provide any documents in that category?

    > and how about question 29 in aphra agos 40 form: about migration agent?(is IDP can be considered?) or significant other (if i have any relative in aus?)...what if i dont have any of the 2?

    thank you so much...
    >yes you can do bp anywhere in australia.
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    Aug 12, '12 by
    There are no bp schools in Tasmania you would have to do BN and apply for credit.
  7. Aug 12, '12 by
    Quote from AdharraRn
    hello to all, I am a newbie here and just read almost all posts, I have started processing on my application, but I am worried since I don't have much hospital experience, does AHPRA really stick to hospital experience only? Because that was what I was told, that my chances for an approval is slim; I was a CI for 4 years, mostly on RLE exposure, but I am having a hard time securing a SOS or COE from my previous employer stating that I was assigned in the hospitals most of the time. Currently, I am working as a clinic nurse.
    Please shed some light for me please.
    Hi Adharrarn, AHPRA actually defines experience as:

    Practice means any role, whether remunerated or not, in
    which the individual uses their skills and knowledge as
    a nurse or midwife. In accordance with the Recency of
    practice registration standard, practice is not restricted to
    the provision of direct clinical care. It also includes working
    in a direct non-clinical relationship with clients, working in
    management, administration, education, research, advisory,
    regulatory or policy development roles and any other roles
    that impact on safe, effective delivery of services in the
    profession and/or use of professional skills.
    Practice hours may be recognised if:
    • you have practised your profession for a minimum
    period equivalent to three months full time, within the
    past five years
    • the applicant held valid registration with a nursing or
    midwifery regulatory authority in the jurisdiction (either
    Australia or overseas) when the hours were worked; or
    • the role involved the application of nursing and/or
    midwifery knowledge and skills; or
    • the time was spent undertaking postgraduate education
    leading to an award or qualification that is relevant to
    the practice of nursing and/or midwifery.
    For further information on requirements see the Board’s
    Recency of practice registration standard which can be found
    at Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Home

    In a nutshell, yes, your experience is great.
  8. Aug 12, '12 by
    Hi! I received my offer letter from IHNA Melbourne for February 2013 intake and will be paying the enrolment fee of aud$1,500 this week. For those who are asking, these are the fees that should be paid:

    enrolment: aud$1500
    tf: aud$11000
    accommodation(required)12weeks, fully furnished 2bedded room w/ common dinning&kitchen: aud$3000


    I emailed them and asked if I could take an earlier intake, January 2013 perhaps.
    For those who going for the said intakes, don't hesitate to email me at porquez_marjory@yahoo.com, maybe we could help each other out

    Thank you
  9. Aug 12, '12 by
    Help! It's almost 6months and still waiting for my loe. ahpra keeps on assigning different case officers handling my application. Current email said it's under assessment yet 4months before, i already received it's for final assessment. anyone experienced d same.?ugh! Hope i would be lucky just like everyone else here
  10. Aug 12, '12 by
    Quote from yourprincess
    Help! It's almost 6months and still waiting for my loe. ahpra keeps on assigning different case officers handling my application. Current email said it's under assessment yet 4months before, i already received it's for final assessment. anyone experienced d same.?ugh! Hope i would be lucky just like everyone else here
    Yourprincess, where did you send your application?

    To everyone, where do you think is the best place for me to submit my application?

    NSW
    Queensland
    SA
    Victoria

    I was hoping I could submit my papers to the office which would treat my application promptly.