Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

joeturtle · Feb 15, 2009

Hi joeturtle, thanks for your posts, I'm learning a lot from you guys. Im just concerned with my review in preparation for the challenge test. Though, I'm still on the process of submitting my QNC1 to QNC, I'm anticipating the challenge test. I had my IELTS exam scheduled this March and so I have to resign from my current job effective this March too, to focus on my reviews. I'm desperate and lost about resources/review materials for the challenge test so I emailed CAS and QNC for any suggestions and fortunately they responded to my enquiry and suggested 4 books which corresponds to each part of the challenge test And I had to purchase these online yesterday. Kindly don't get tired posting updates to coach and/or guide us throughout the process. May God bless you back;)

Hi there, I wish you well in your preparation for CAS challenge test. Its a very good thing that you are preparing for it early on because it will increase your chances of passing the 4 components and save money by not taking the education modules. Could you post the 4 books you mentioned for the benefit of those who are yet to take the exam?

joeturtle · Feb 15, 2009

Hi, the next step I will hurdle is the Part B one-day clinical challenge. I hope someone can share their experience with this exam. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

ciao_88 · Feb 15, 2009

Goodluck joeturtle on your next journey, it must be tough but I believe you can do it. You made it with the challenge test part A, certainly you will surpass the part B too.

Below is a copy of the suggested review materials (RN Booklist) for the CAS challenge test. (subject to change--according to the source). These, I want to share. Kindly post also other potential review materials as appropriate. Thanks RN's...

NURS11145- Indigenous and Cross Cultural Care

Eckermann, A., Dowd, T., Chong, E., Nixon, L., Gray, R. & Johnson, S. 2006, Binan Goonj, 2nd ed, Elsevier, Marrickville

NURS13116 - Transition for Professional Practice

Daly, J. & Speedy, S., 2002 , Contexts of Nursing: An Introduction, 2nd ed, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Australia

NURS 12144 - Legal Issues in Health Care

Savage, P., 2007, Legal Issues for Nursing Students: Applied Principles, Pearson Education, Australia

NURS 13115 - Professional Practice

Crisp, J. & Taylor, C. (eds) 2008, Potter and Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd ed,Mosby, Sydney.

piya · Feb 17, 2009

thanks buddies..indeed a lot of info..am also in the same boat of nclex rn passed and now waiting for a turn to oz. thru cas...how much time did u take to get into the course and its completion??wat about family...????did u do it online or saw thru the daily lectures??? :yawn:

joeturtle · Feb 17, 2009

thanks buddies..indeed a lot of info..am also in the same boat of nclex rn passed and now waiting for a turn to oz. thru cas...how much time did u take to get into the course and its completion??wat about family...????did u do it online or saw thru the daily lectures???

CAS has two options, the challenge test or the education modules. With regards to the education modules, they recommend 12 weeks for each of the 3 modules and 1 month for the clinical module. But I think someone posted in the other forums that they finished the modules much faster than the recommended time. Also, the modules are ONLY offered in distance education mode, except the clinical module which should be done in Queensland.

rlssem · Feb 17, 2009

CAS has two options, the challenge test or the education modules. With regards to the education modules, they recommend 12 weeks for each of the 3 modules and 1 month for the clinical module. But I think someone posted in the other forums that they finished the modules much faster than the recommended time. Also, the modules are ONLY offered in distance education mode, except the clinical module which should be done in Queensland.

yes true...you might just have the first module first and after completing it, you can now asses yourself if you can handle the 2 remaining modules at the same time. but then, you can complete them one by one.... :)

joeturtle, did you took the test b or the clinical module?

can you give us a sample question (not necessarilly the question that you have encountered) of the test exam? just for us to know on how they formulate exam questions...thanks. :up:

carminaRN · Feb 17, 2009

hi joeturtle, i just want to ask how you paid for your challenge test? i prefer to pay though credit card but the application form provided for CAS doesn't ask for any details for credit card payment. i hate to waste money on postage by mailing incomplete application details. i'd appreciate it if you could answer my query.

chani · Feb 17, 2009

So this CAS test. When was it implemented in QLD and are you aware of the background behind it? What support does the hospital give to you to complete and how does it map to across different nursing specialties.

from south of the border

rlssem · Feb 17, 2009

hi joeturtle, i just want to ask how you paid for your challenge test? i prefer to pay though credit card but the application form provided for CAS doesn't ask for any details for credit card payment. i hate to waste money on postage by mailing incomplete application details. i'd appreciate it if you could answer my query.

hi carmina,

in most cases in australia, after they have received your application form/enrolment form, CAS-CQU will contact you for your payment details...thats the time you will give to them your credit card informations...

meki_urameshi · Feb 17, 2009

Hi everyone!

This is a very timely thread for me. I specifically joined this forum so that I could properly inquire my questions to you guys.

I'm from Cebu, Philippines. Lately, there are agencies popping up doing infoseminars, stating they are offering to bring the CAS exams here. But the least that I could do to alleviate the amazing costs of this Ozi investment, I'd like to try and gather information about trying to register to QNC and take the necessary exams without these lucrative agency fees.

Before I go about applying to the Queensland Nursing Council, I'd like to know what happens after one receives their recommendation to take the CAS exams. Is it like in NCLEX, wherein there's a Pearson Vue in Makati with which you must register with after you receive your "Eligibility?" If so, where is their office located, and how can they be contacted?

Thank you very much for your prompt responses. May all our dreams come true. :paw:

carminaRN · Feb 17, 2009

hmmm... it seems it would be easier to just pay through check than credit card... thanks for the info

rlssem · Feb 17, 2009

Hi everyone!
This is a very timely thread for me. I specifically joined this forum so that I could properly inquire my questions to you guys.
I'm from Cebu, Philippines. Lately, there are agencies popping up doing infoseminars, stating they are offering to bring the CAS exams here. But the least that I could do to alleviate the amazing costs of this Ozi investment, I'd like to try and gather information about trying to register to QNC and take the necessary exams without these lucrative agency fees.
Before I go about applying to the Queensland Nursing Council, I'd like to know what happens after one receives their recommendation to take the CAS exams. Is it like in NCLEX, wherein there's a Pearson Vue in Makati with which you must register with after you receive your "Eligibility?" If so, where is their office located, and how can they be contacted?
Thank you very much for your prompt responses. May all our dreams come true. :paw:

if the QNC will approved your application, they will send you an enrolment form that you yourself will have to fill up and send it to CAS-CQU...and then once CAS received it they will organize the exam schedule and location for you...