Bridging Program in Australia

Hi I'm still waiting for my LOE from AHPRA. Do you think I can attend a bridging program in any school by this year 2018?

Hi I'm still waiting for my LOE from AHPRA. Do you think I can attend a bridging program in any school by this year 2018?

You can try contacting schools with approved programs based on AHPRA's website.

hello, I am new here. I haven't started anything yet with regards to the bridging and all. I am planning to take my PTE initially, secure a LOE, then save money for the tuition fee. Is it true that LOE's valid for a year? And assuming I had undergone and became a AUSRN, do i need to take again another PTE while my application for PR is still ongoing? for example my application for PR has 2 months passed already and PTE's about to expire, would it affect the processing time for PR? Thank you so much!

hello, I am new here. I haven't started anything yet with regards to the bridging and all. I am planning to take my PTE initially, secure a LOE, then save money for the tuition fee. Is it true that LOE's valid for a year? And assuming I had undergone and became a AUSRN, do i need to take again another PTE while my application for PR is still ongoing? for example my application for PR has 2 months passed already and PTE's about to expire, would it affect the processing time for PR? Thank you so much!

1. LOE from AHPRA is valid for 1 year.

2. PTE/English exam is valid for 2 years with AHPRA and 3 years with ANMAC.

If I may suggest, why don't you save up about 75% of your projected expenses (AHPRA fees, Visa fees, documentation, projected board and lodging while taking the BP). If you include up to PR visa processing, this can go upwards of more than 25,000 AUD.

It would seem to be a futile effort to get an LOE now, then start saving up for the expenses... but of course, it depends on your financial resources.

The idea is that you have access to the needed funds in order to fasttrack the process and avoid retaking the English exams and other documentary requirements that are time sensitive, like COGS, police clearances, etc.

1. LOE from AHPRA is valid for 1 year.

2. PTE/English exam is valid for 2 years with AHPRA and 3 years with ANMAC.

If I may suggest, why don't you save up about 75% of your projected expenses (AHPRA fees, Visa fees, documentation, projected board and lodging while taking the BP). If you include up to PR visa processing, this can go upwards of more than 25,000 AUD.

It would seem to be a futile effort to get an LOE now, then start saving up for the expenses... but of course, it depends on your financial resources.

The idea is that you have access to the needed funds in order to fasttrack the process and avoid retaking the English exams and other documentary requirements that are time sensitive, like COGS, police clearances, etc.

Thank you so much!

Hi! What is the required serology result for HepB serology in ACN? Thanks.

@mekenimekenidugdugdoremi, BSN.

The titer result for hepB antibodies should be 15 or more. If its lower, you may need a booster dose.

If I won't meet that 15, I can't submit my docs to ACN?

I'm afraid I won't be able to get a slot for this years' intake there.

@mekenimekenidugdugdoremi, BSN

Of course you can submit your application. You can always get the booster doses here. What matter is you are negative from infection of hepB. You can always write directly to the school.

Why would you allow this to impede your application? Instead of withdrawing, write to the correct body and address your concerns to them.

All we can do here is suggest and answer what we know but remember, decisions made by the school is different.

Do send ACN an email and have your answers.

Goodluck!

If I won't meet that 15, I can't submit my docs to ACN?

I'm afraid I won't be able to get a slot for this years' intake there.

Normally 2 serologies are required for HepB.

a. Anti-HBc (IgG) which is a marker for past or current HepB infection

b. Anti-HBs (quali) which indicates the level of HepB surface antibody. The presence of anti-HBs is generally interpreted as indicating recovery and immunity from hepatitis B virus infection

If your anti-HBc is less that 1.0 S/CO you are non-reactive meaning you never had HepB.

Now, you will check your immunity with anti-HBs... labs usually indicate 10 as immune but some would prefer the 12-15 range.

If you are not yet immune, as SimpleClaudia said, you can always get a booster shot or have another round of vaccination.

Hello, I'm planning to migrate to Australia and practice nursing, I'm an RN in the Philippines with less than a year experience. I've read through the ANMAC, ACN, NMBA websites and still the process gets a bit redundant/confusing. First, what is an LOE, how do I secure one, and are there any requirements to secure LOE? I plan to take BP in ACN and it says in their website that I have to get a referral from AHPRA first before I can enroll (is the AHPRA referral the same as LOE)? Should I gather all the AHPRA requirements already to acquire an LOE, even before I enroll in ACN? Or is it possible to enroll in ACN first and then work through the AHPRA requirements along the way?

Where to begin? Would appreciate any help. :)

@DJohn13.

Do start reading from A then proceed to B-Z, meaning read AHPRA first and you will get the picture in how to proceed forward. Even by simply starting to check AHPRA form AGOS-40, you will not get lost.

LOE- without this you can never proceed to bridging program. Again, all your plans begin with AHPRA. Goodluck.