Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

[joeturtle]

Hi everyone, I'm starting this thread so we can share information about the CAS, the program we should pass in order to gain registration in Queensland, Australia. I have passed all four components of the CAS challenge test and it can be done with hard work and a lot of prayer, you do not really need agencies for this. For starters, the challenge test is a 70 item test with multiple choice questions, occasionally with identification items also.

[dot_040783]

hello uh_huh,

Have you started the application already???

[uh_huh?]

hello uh_huh,

Have you started the application already???

Hi Dot!

Yes I have completed all the requirements already. :)

I have already been assessed and given permit to sit for CAS.

All I need to do is study for CAS as an EN.

We are all assessed individually.. so ..there are some RNs and ENs..

but so far I have not heard of anyone with the same case like mine...

I wonder if there's anyone out there going to take CAS as EN?

[dot_040783]

what is EN? Now I am really confused. I really really having second thoughts for this one. I have my US-RN license already but with no hospital experience and no visas available..with the retrogression still on, I doubt it if i'd be able to find a sponsor/employer for the US, that is why im now opting for Oz...but it seems like becoming an RN in Oz is so challenging. Tell me your thoughts on this...errr..about what should I do...I have absolutely no idea of how the Tests will be given...specifically about Test B...

Anyway, best of luck for your CAS.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

EN is Enrolled Nurse

[dot_040783]

ok..thanks. :)

[ryan09]

what is EN? Now I am really confused. I really really having second thoughts for this one. I have my US-RN license already but with no hospital experience and no visas available..with the retrogression still on, I doubt it if i'd be able to find a sponsor/employer for the US, that is why im now opting for Oz...but it seems like becoming an RN in Oz is so challenging. Tell me your thoughts on this...errr..about what should I do...I have absolutely no idea of how the Tests will be given...specifically about Test B...

Anyway, best of luck for your CAS.

EN is Enrolled Nurse...and if an EN holds a medication certificate, he/she can be called a Medically Endorsed Nurse. EN is like the equivalent of Licensed Practical Nurse in the USA. :)

[dot_040783]

EN is Enrolled Nurse...and if an EN holds a medication certificate, he/she can be called a Medically Endorsed Nurse. EN is like the equivalent of Licensed Practical Nurse in the USA. :)

OK.thanks. The QNC is the one who will decide whether one should take the RN or the EN right? I am now very hesitant RE this (should I go through with the app or not ) because probably of the the pressure in TEST B.

[ryan09]

OK.thanks. The QNC is the one who will decide whether one should take the RN or the EN right? I am now very hesitant RE this (should I go through with the app or not ) because probably of the the pressure in TEST B.

yes..applications are assessed individually.

well, if you pass test a and you seem to be not confident with your skills, then you have the choice not to do test b, instead you can do the clinical module.

[meki_urameshi]

hi! Im new here but i've been reading the threads since last week...now, i really am confused and anxious as to what to do. I attended an orientation conducted by an agency here in Cebu RE CAS and it really is expensive if done through an agency. I want to do the application by myself, been researching and reading on how to do it, but now I'm having second thoughts because of the complexity of it all (how to fill up the forms and how to certify them properly, the medical exams, vaccinations after passing everything, and the Tests). Personally, I am not too anxious about the written exam, because with right determination and preparation, i think anyone will be able to get through it, however, I am very very very anxious about the Clinical Test or the Part B. Basically, it is like doing a return-demonstration infront of a preceptor/assesor is that right? I have had a few months of training/volunteer experience here in Cebu in a secondary level Government hospital, and public hospitals here are not that "ideal" with nursing procedures and there isn't much nursing skills/procedures to be done due to the lack of supplies and equipments and funds. In conclusion, rating my nursing skills, i would say 1 out of 10, with 10 as the highest meaning perfectly competent.

I know I have to take one step at a time, but I have to mentally prepare myself as to what will happen. Can you please tell me about this Part B? A clear picture as to what happens when you get to do it. How is it done and all? With disappearing nursing skills as time flies..I badly need a boost of confidence.

Lots of thanks.

We're really in the same boat. I'm from Cebu too. My friend and I just lodged our application to QNC. I believe it's best for us to take the first step first. All the rest will just follow. Mr. cvekowalska posted earlier in this thread his experience with the clinicals, although he underwent actual setting, while we will be exposed only to simulated clinicals. Let's just go through the first steps first. And do understand that Australia will change its policies of admitting overseas nurses by next year (posted somewhere here too) so take the big leap too! I believe, the people here are a blessing for being there to help us through the different steps. Thank you so much guys. ^_^ v

[dot_040783]

Hi! did you do the application by yourselves? Or did you have an agency for it? I presume the clinicals would cost more right?

[ziggyldy]

Hi meki! when did you lodge ur application? have you done the prc part? IELTS too? thanks!

[dolcevitarn]

FYi lang to my dear OZ applicants... Great minds think alike... can you believe that the EB3 visa... employment based immigration where US nurses fall... has further retrogressed from 2005 to 2003...we made the right decision... Lets go forward in reaching our Australian Dream.