Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

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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.

All modules, including the 1 month clinicals cost AU$902/module

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Hi, does anyone know how much the 1 month clinical module will be? Thanks? I'd really just rather take that since I have no experience.

it will cost you $902.00

that would be a wise step, in doing such way, you will be able to observe other nurses on how they function in the clinical area, at the same you will be able to familiarise the hospital setting in australia, but if you are confident enough of your skills and that you can apply it in an australian hospital setting, then go for the test b.

but me personally, ill go for the clinical module :D

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I just received my visa from the Australian Embassy :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Its a single entry tourist visa (class 676) valid for three months. So all is set for my part B clinical test on the 30th is Brisbane. Wish me luck guys!!!

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Hi everyone,

Thanks for the optimistic advice regarding what could possibly happen if Australia also imposes a visa retrogression just like the US. But the thing is, I also want to be practical. I have learned my lesson with the NCLEX...I worked hard and studied hard and I passed the exam. I did everything right, I was responsible and diligent. But look at what happened. The retrogression was a reality check for me.

I am probably disillusioned and frustrated, but I realized that we Filipino nurses are too optimistic, and have put too much hope and faith that our nursing degrees and the global nursing shortage will be our tickets out of the Philippines. We have probably become overconfident with our nursing degrees that we fail to realize that simple government decisions could really have a huge impact on our lives. The US Visa retrogression is a real eye-opener, and it taught me that sometimes, sheer optimism and hard work are not enough. It is not even enough that the US still has a huge nursing shortage in the present. Lots of opportunities still exist for nurses to practice in the US, but the retrogression is obviously a big hindrance.

I am not blaming anybody. I am quite thankful that I still have a good paying job that allows me to practice nursing and also improve my clinical skills, and I am not laid-off. I am not complaining.

What I am saying is that the retrogression really awakened me to the fact that sometimes, we really have to be practical so that we can survive.

Like the US, Australia also has a nursing shortage. But what if they also impose a visa retrogression? That is my issue. Yes, health care professions are always essential, and opportunities will always exist. My question is: are we going to be allowed by governments to fill in the vacancies? Are we going to be allowed to grab the existing opprtunities?

In relation to this, my co-staff nurses and I have decided to also look at opportunities in other countries. Yesterday, my co staff nurses and I travelled all over Manila. First we visited POEA in San Juan. There are also lots of nursing opportunities in Asian countries like Japan and Singapore (I have to admit that Singapore is an attractive option for me because they need experienced OR nurses).

Of course, there are also Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia, and UAE. We are also pleasantly surprised that European countries like Norway, Denmark, and Sweden also offer some nursing vacancies, which is also worth a try. Working in the land of Santa Claus might be fun hahaha. There are also "old classics" like the UK and Ireland that still offers some (although fewer) vacancies.

Afterwards, we accompanied another co-worker to this agency in Makati (I am not sure if I am allowed to name the agency in this forum), and this agency offers opportunities in Canada and New Zealand. They oriented us and said that all they need is IELTS and at least 2-3 years experience which I already have. Afterwards, they are going to distribute our resumes to hospitals in Canada and New Zealand.

The employers will pay for everything, from airfares and (in the case of New Zealand) they are going to pay for the Competency Assessment (in the case of Canada, they are going to pay for the CRNA exam) What makes it even more attractive is that they are going to allow us to work temporarily as nursing assistants while waiting for our RN licenses. Which are quite attractive options, right? This agency has already sent two of my former coworkers to Canada, and these two have already passed the CRNA. They are already true-blue RNs in Canada, so this particular agency is highly recommended.

I still want to work in Australia, that has always been my dream. But I have learned my lesson now.

I am still going to be diligent. I will still work hard and study hard. But this time, I am not going to be too much of an optimist...I am going to be a realist. I am not going to put all my eggs in one basket and hope for the best. Although we haven't submitted our resumes yet, My coworkers and I are thinking of also giving other countries a chance.

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Hey congrats Joeturtle! Please continue sharing tips!

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I just received my visa from the Australian Embassy :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Its a single entry tourist visa (class 676) valid for three months. So all is set for my part B clinical test on the 30th is Brisbane. Wish me luck guys!!!

good luck to you..

and i hope that you can share your experiences in queensland.

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Hi everyone,

Thanks for the optimistic advice regarding what could possibly happen if Australia also imposes a visa retrogression just like the US. But the thing is, I also want to be practical. I have learned my lesson with the NCLEX...I worked hard and studied hard and I passed the exam. I did everything right, I was responsible and diligent. But look at what happened. The retrogression was a reality check for me.

I am probably disillusioned and frustrated, but I realized that we Filipino nurses are too optimistic, and have put too much hope and faith that our nursing degrees and the global nursing shortage will be our tickets out of the Philippines. We have probably become overconfident with our nursing degrees that we fail to realize that simple government decisions could really have a huge impact on our lives. The US Visa retrogression is a real eye-opener, and it taught me that sometimes, sheer optimism and hard work are not enough. It is not even enough that the US still has a huge nursing shortage in the present. Lots of opportunities still exist for nurses to practice in the US, but the retrogression is obviously a big hindrance.

I am not blaming anybody. I am quite thankful that I still have a good paying job that allows me to practice nursing and also improve my clinical skills, and I am not laid-off. I am not complaining.

What I am saying is that the retrogression really awakened me to the fact that sometimes, we really have to be practical so that we can survive.

Like the US, Australia also has a nursing shortage. But what if they also impose a visa retrogression? That is my issue. Yes, health care professions are always essential, and opportunities will always exist. My question is: are we going to be allowed by governments to fill in the vacancies? Are we going to be allowed to grab the existing opprtunities?

In relation to this, my co-staff nurses and I have decided to also look at opportunities in other countries. Yesterday, my co staff nurses and I travelled all over Manila. First we visited POEA in San Juan. There are also lots of nursing opportunities in Asian countries like Japan and Singapore (I have to admit that Singapore is an attractive option for me because they need experienced OR nurses).

Of course, there are also Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia, and UAE. We are also pleasantly surprised that European countries like Norway, Denmark, and Sweden also offer some nursing vacancies, which is also worth a try. Working in the land of Santa Claus might be fun hahaha. There are also "old classics" like the UK and Ireland that still offers some (although fewer) vacancies.

Afterwards, we accompanied another co-worker to this agency in Makati (I am not sure if I am allowed to name the agency in this forum), and this agency offers opportunities in Canada and New Zealand. They oriented us and said that all they need is IELTS and at least 2-3 years experience which I already have. Afterwards, they are going to distribute our resumes to hospitals in Canada and New Zealand.

The employers will pay for everything, from airfares and (in the case of New Zealand) they are going to pay for the Competency Assessment (in the case of Canada, they are going to pay for the CRNA exam) What makes it even more attractive is that they are going to allow us to work temporarily as nursing assistants while waiting for our RN licenses. Which are quite attractive options, right? This agency has already sent two of my former coworkers to Canada, and these two have already passed the CRNA. They are already true-blue RNs in Canada, so this particular agency is highly recommended.

I still want to work in Australia, that has always been my dream. But I have learned my lesson now.

I am still going to be diligent. I will still work hard and study hard. But this time, I am not going to be too much of an optimist...I am going to be a realist. I am not going to put all my eggs in one basket and hope for the best. Although we haven't submitted our resumes yet, My coworkers and I are thinking of also giving other countries a chance.

I think that's the wisest thing to do..try all things that present opportunities but be careful not to lose your focus..

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Specializes in ICU.

Best of luck to you, joeturtle!!! Go, make us all proud!!! :wink2::):D:bow:

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I just received my visa from the Australian Embassy

Its a single entry tourist visa (class 676) valid for three months. So all is set for my part B clinical test on the 30th is Brisbane. Wish me luck guys!!!

Congratulations JOe Turtle!:yeah:

We will be waiting for a blow by blow report on how it went through!:bow:

I know you will be victorious! Congratulations in advance:up:

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hey, joeturtle! CONGRATULATIONS! Make sure you'll still keep in touch with us, will you? :yeah:

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and one more thing.... GOOD LUCK!!! :saint: JOETURTLE!!! and we'll be praying for your success!

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it will cost you $902.00

that would be a wise step, in doing such way, you will be able to observe other nurses on how they function in the clinical area, at the same you will be able to familiarise the hospital setting in australia, but if you are confident enough of your skills and that you can apply it in an australian hospital setting, then go for the test b.

but me personally, ill go for the clinical module :D

ya, me too. i think i would fold under the pressure. haha. i'm not even familiar with the setting here, much less in Australia. Have you done the challenge test? Are you in the PHilippines? Where did you get your study material? Where did you take the test and how much is it? Thanks!!! I'm trying to get all the info before I send my application :)

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