Australia/New Zealand registration with foreign education

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I graduated with my BSN from the US but I very much don't want to practise in the US as I have no intention to be a nurse in the US at all (family issues, I have no plans in taking the NCLEX) but want to practise in Australia (possibly in New Zealand too), would I need to take an exam for Australia from AHPRA or such? What must I do? Would AHPRA accept my US nursing degree without an NCLEX? I would love to return back to Australia. Please advise, I understand this is my fault for studying with a foreign degree in nursing as my other colleagues studied in uni for a business course or such. Any links or websites that can help me with information?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

You will require to take and pass NCLEX as I am sure that you are required to have a license in the country you trained in. I also believe you are required some work experience but you really need to check out the requirements for international trained nurse on AHPRA's website

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Who knows with AHPRA these days, however, they do indicate on the application form, you do need certification from a licensing board/council to say you have good standing, Do not need any experience with Registering with AHPRA only need 3 months experience if being assessed by ANMAC for PR visas.

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Specializes in Mental Health, Gerontology, Palliative.

You would need to have registration in your own country before you could become registered in New Zealand.

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