Does the Canadian RN exam transfer to Australia?

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Hi there,

I am going to be graduating in 2014 and then I am planning on moving with my boyfriend back to his amazing country - Australia. I am getting mixed messages and information regarding the exams to be able to work and get licensing in Aus. I have heard that the Canadian exam will transfer over to Australia and that I only have to take an english test to be able to work in Australia. I have also heard that I will possibly have to take a second RN exam for Australia when I graduate.

Does anyone know what the answer is? Will I have to take another exam to qualify to work as an RN in Australia, or does the Canadian exam transfer?

Thank you!

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Generally you don't have to sit a exam to meet Australian requirements and I think English exam is also excused. Best bet is to check out the APHRA website

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