Australia, PR aned nursing

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hi I have PR visa.just 2 years experiences ,but im not RN...for taking RN i should have IELTS ?! and if yes when i have to try to get it?

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Which state are you applying to? It should state on the state nursing board what is required and when.

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hi I have PR visa.just 2 years experiences ,but im not RN...for taking RN i should have IELTS ?! and if yes when i have to try to get it?

Your question is not clear: Do you have PR in Australia? If you are NOT RN, what two years experience do you have? IELTS is the English language requirement test for RNs applying to come & work in Australia. Your RN is normally a 3-4 year degree program at a university, either in the Philippines (plus licensure exam), or in Australia.

If you chose to study Nursing in Australia you will have to pass an english test, such as IELTS, to be able to understand the study course and handle reading and assignments in English. These include clinical asssignments where quality English is important to work with the English-speaking health professionals.

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I will be in sydney on March...i have BS ( in nursing) & worked in my country for around 27 months here......but i dont know how i could take RN exam in NSW....so actually i need more information about RN & working in sydney

thanks a lot

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Which state are you applying to? It should state on the state nursing board what is required and when.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
I will be in sydney on March...i have BS ( in nursing) & worked in my country for around 27 months here......but i dont know how i could take RN exam in NSW....so actually i need more information about RN & working in sydney

thanks a lot

Starting point will be NMB. NSW and meeting their requirements however be aware there are changing coming in for Australia and the nursing board so read the link carefully. Depending on your transcripts etc you may be required to do some course or bridging program.

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If you have not completed the Licensure exams in the Philippines you are not RN. In Australia, because your degree is from overseas, you will need to start at http://www.nmb.nsw.gov.au/Is-My-English-Language-Adequate/default.aspx which explains the English test is first and foremost. Then, after meeting that requirement you will need to lodge your transcript of tertiary Nursing studies for assessment, as well as any references from the places you have worked since graduation.

If you look around the http://www.nmb.nsw.gov.au website you will find that further bridging studies will be necessary before being eligible to register as an RN in Australia. Good Luck.

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thanks a lot ,your information was so useful.:)

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