LPN-RN does it qualify to get Australian registration?

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Hello there,

I have read that RNs with an Associates degree in the US who have completed a 3yr program can register as RN in Australia. What if I went the long route? LPN=1yr, LPN-RN=1yr. So, while I have an associates in nursing, it was only 2yrs of nursing education. (If you count my prereq years, it's more like 4yrs, but those were done in different schools and my major was not nursing while I was doing those courses)

So the question is do I qualify or would I end up being accepted as a EN and have to do a bridge course?

Also, if I do a RN-BSN course (the one am looking at is only 2 semesters), will that increase my chances?

Thanks!

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Specializes in Surgical, quality,management.

check with AHPRA. they are the only ones who can decide

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Specializes in Medical/Surgical.

I had an LPN to start out with and got my ADN-RN, and didn't have any problems getting registered in Australia. But AHPRA will assess your qualifications and let you know. Good luck! :)

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Specializes in Med/Surg, DSU, Ortho, Onc, Psych.

Here is the website link for u:

www.ahpra.gov.au

good luck!

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Thanks for all your replies. I have read the info on the hpra website back and front and while it seems that I may qualify, I guess the best thing is to apply and have them do an eval. I guess I just would hate to spend all that applying only to find that I do not qualify.

Also, maybe someone can answer this question::::

on the application, you have to submit a CV and have a manager sign that the information is true. Do you have to get managers on all the jobs you list to sign off, or just your current manager?

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Specializes in Medical.

A friend recently reregistered (which was a ridiculous procedure - don't less your registration lapse, anyone!) and had the same question, imagining a nightmare of contacting long-ago managers three states. The AHPRA person she asked laughed and said "We might be bastards but even we draw the line!" So no, just your current manager :)

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A friend recently reregistered (which was a ridiculous procedure - don't less your registration lapse, anyone!) and had the same question, imagining a nightmare of contacting long-ago managers three states. The AHPRA person she asked laughed and said "We might be bastards but even we draw the line!" So no, just your current manager :)

lol! Glad to hear that. Thanks

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