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.

thank you for that info! i wanna ask something about modules being mentioned? and it costs A$902? each? how many do one need? and lastly what are these modules? thanks so much:heartbeat

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Specializes in Operating Room.

I had a friend who was able to get her QLD license, but she was unemployed in Queensland for three months because she had a hard time looking for a hospital who will sponsor her and her 457 visa processing took a long time. Although it is good that after passing the clinicals, we are privileged to stay longer in Australia longer and we do not have to return to the Philippines. But there are also others who had trouble finding hospital sponsors, so they languished in unemployment for several months with only a limited amount of money in their pockets...

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If you are sending through Post, use the P.O. Box

If you are sending through Courier - use the street address

Each page of your documents need to be notarized, if a page has a back copy, it has to be notarized as well.

Ahh....i see. thanks! by the way jsut to make sure, if i send it through registered mail, it's still through post right? hehe.

ok, will do. thanks so much for clarifying things!!

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I had a friend who was able to get her QLD license, but she was unemployed in Queensland for three months because she had a hard time looking for a hospital who will sponsor her and her 457 visa processing took a long time. Although it is good that after passing the clinicals, we are privileged to stay longer in Australia longer and we do not have to return to the Philippines. But there are also others who had trouble finding hospital sponsors, so they languished in unemployment for several months with only a limited amount of money in their pockets...

Was she able to find an employer? And does she have hospital experience?

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Specializes in Operating Room.

We have lost touch around a month ago...maybe she died of starvation. Joke. Last time we talked, she wanted to go back to the Philippines for the meantime because the standard of living is a bit expensive.

Yes, she is alrerady an experienced Delivery and Labor Room Nurse. It is a wonder why she had difficulties finding a job. That is why I am a bit anxious and I want to know the employment opportunities because we are investing huge amount of effort and hope (not to mention money) into getting our QLD RN licenses, only to discover that the future might not be as bright as originally promised...

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My IELTS is expiring on August. If I take my part A July, will I have to repeat my IELTS? Thanks.

A friend who submitted her application for just before her ielts expired is able to finish her part A and will soon leave to take her part B. I believe what is important is for the ielts to be current when they receive your application... if it expires eventually then it does not matter anymore.

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hi, im new here. Which is harder NCLEX or the Exam in Australia?

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hi, im new here. Which is harder NCLEX or the Exam in Australia?

hey there,

the Challenge test has two sets:

Testa A - 72 items i guess ( at least 70)

Test B- clinical skills exam...(your skills will tested in the actual clinical setting)

however, you will have the choice to do the Modules too...there are 4 modules that correspond to the important aspects of nursing in australia...

i havent experienced taking NCLEX, so i dont know the nclex way...:D

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Specializes in Critical Care / Emergency.
Mr Kowalska,

Thank you so much for the info regarding the visas. Not only did it enlighten me, it also inspired me and encouraged me to prepare harder for the exams because good things are waiting once I pass those exams and I get my QLD license.

The 457 visa needs a sponsor, right? I have another question: are there many hospitals in QLD right now that offers sponsorships to foreign nurses? Also, how long does a 457 visa get processed?

Thanks!

457 needs a sponsor. Quite a number of hospitals, but I have no idea of the figure, everyday when you browse the news papers, one could see registered nurses in need for employment. 457 processing takes about 45 to 60 days.

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Specializes in MEDICAL/SURGICAL.
We have lost touch around a month ago...maybe she died of starvation. Joke. Last time we talked, she wanted to go back to the Philippines for the meantime because the standard of living is a bit expensive.

Yes, she is alrerady an experienced Delivery and Labor Room Nurse. It is a wonder why she had difficulties finding a job. That is why I am a bit anxious and I want to know the employment opportunities because we are investing huge amount of effort and hope (not to mention money) into getting our QLD RN licenses, only to discover that the future might not be as bright as originally promised...

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This is a pretty sad story...I am so bothered upon hearing this...I dont have a choice anymore as my take 2 IELTS and QLD were already on their way via post...Whatever happens I leave up to God. Im still hoping USA dream frustration is enough. May my QLD quest end up just fine...

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Specializes in ICU.

IMHO, having an experience as nurse in the Philippines does not guarantee immediate employment in Australian hospitals in the same breath that lack of experience does not guarantee outright rejection as well. Most hospitals, though, require experience -- that is a fact. But let us face it: a nurse applicant with an experience has an edge over the other one who has not, but that is not solely what employers are looking for.

Good luck to us all! :)

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Hi everyone,

I passed Part B clinical challenge!!! Praise God for granting me this one.

First of all, Brisbane is a beautiful city; clean, sunny and well organized. I wouldn't mind living here :D. As to the test, it was difficult, but doable. My assessor was a soft spoken gentleman and was easy to talk to. (Very far from some of the clinical instructors back home ) He told me that I would be allowed 6 minor mistakes and if at any time I "kill" my patient, the test is over. An actor played the patient and we worked through 5 scenarios. I was really nervous all throughout but the assessor kept on reassuring me so it really helped. (My hands were ice cold) The scenarios included asystole, ectopic preganancy, pressure ulcers, diabetes and cancer. You will have to do assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. he asked on pharmacology and rationale for doing procedures. The test examines basic knowledge and they are very particular on patient SAFETY. He also made me do CBG, IV med and patient education. I had a very good actor who played the patient, you can really gather assessment data from him. All in all I had 3 mistakes: I recapped the needle (stupid mistake really) I failed to address the patient's pain immediately and I administered morphine without a second nurse present (according to law, 2nurses must sign the medication record if using regulated drugs) My advise, go for the clinical challenge if you are allowed to do so. But only if you are confident with your basic nursing knowledge and skills ( Do everything by the book). BTW, they have ideal practice here so always do hand washing and gloving before any procedure. It took 3 hours and at the end, he informed me that I passed. At last after 9 months, I will soon be registered in Queensland. I still have 85 days to stay in Australia. The next step would be to wait for my license and hopefully find an employer who will sponsor for a working visa. In the mean time, I'll enjoy Brisbane. :)

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