Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

[Silverdragon102]

New thread discussing meeting APHRA requirements if trained in the Philippines.

Resources

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

International registration / Nurses / Home - Nursing Council of New Zealand

Part 1 thread New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

Part 2 thread New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

I have started a thread in the Immigration for Immigration requirements for Australia/New Zealand

[Bidik2324]

Yes, and the dates of course. If you were casual (floater in Filipino terms) or part time then your worked hours will have to be included.

Thank you jmolinaRN!:)

[Gara13]

Hi, how much is the tuition fee at etea?

[sunshineee28]

Thanks for the info. I already sent everything to AHPRA WA through DHL, which only took 2 days. They started to work on it after 4 working days upon receipt. I am now waiting for the result and hopefully it will be fast :)

hi. what address did you use to send thru DHL? is it with the GPO Box 9958? ive read no po box for DHL.

[Rakuichi]

Hi, how much is the tuition fee at etea?

It's AUD$15,200 now.

[Rakuichi]

hi. what address did you use to send thru DHL? is it with the GPO Box 9958? ive read no po box for DHL.

Send it to their street address instead. Check Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Contact us

[M_Young]

Hi everyone! Id just like to ask feedbacks regarding extensions of LOE from AHPRA Melbourne. Ill be needing a two week extension from them to complete my Bridging. I have tried to request from my RO 3 months back, presenting my employment contract for the reason that I will be ending my contract on Dec and can start bridging by Jan 2018. It was rejected. Can you please give an advice on how to request an extension and what to present to get an approval? I havent finalizes my school yet as Iam waiting for Monash interview date. Thanks a lot

[jmolinaRN]

@M_Young: A bit of a grey area there love. I was first approved for bridging in 2013 but couldn't undergo the program since I was engaged in formal uni studies for something else and undergoing the bridging would have violated the conditions of my student visa plus it was too expensive. Anyway, my then CO advised me to request for a letter of extension about 3-4 months before the letter expired. Fast forward to 2014 and my request was REJECTED. Unlike now however, they were in the process of updating the standards. AHPRA provided me with a clear explanation why but ultimately I had to accept the fact that it is per policy and Australian law that they could not consider my appeal.

I think it would be fair to ask your case officer for the reason for declining the extension and if it is still possible to appeal. They might do it if you provide good enough reasons (compassionate, most of the time) but I'm not sure of contract issues would be enough. It's best to bring into light how reapplying and waiting for a decision would put you at a great disadvantage and would cause strain and undue stress in your daily life.

All the best in your endeavours and I do hope AHPRA will decide in your favor.

Cheers!

- J

[M_Young]

@M_Young: A bit of a grey area there love. I was first approved for bridging in 2013 but couldn't undergo the program since I was engaged in formal uni studies for something else and undergoing the bridging would have violated the conditions of my student visa plus it was too expensive. Anyway, my then CO advised me to request for a letter of extension about 3-4 months before the letter expired. Fast forward to 2014 and my request was REJECTED. Unlike now however, they were in the process of updating the standards. AHPRA provided me with a clear explanation why but ultimately I had to accept the fact that it is per policy and Australian law that they could not consider my appeal.

I think it would be fair to ask your case officer for the reason for declining the extension and if it is still possible to appeal. They might do it if you provide good enough reasons (compassionate, most of the time) but I'm not sure of contract issues would be enough. It's best to bring into light how reapplying and waiting for a decision would put you at a great disadvantage and would cause strain and undue stress in your daily life.

All the best in your endeavours and I do hope AHPRA will decide in your favor.

Cheers!

- J

Thanks so much!

[maion1]

Hi. Anyone here from the State of Kuwait who plans to register in AHPRA?

[Bidik2324]

Hi everyone!is there a specific template or verification form from AHPRA that I need to bring to the professional regulating body ( I am currently working in the Ministry of Health-Oman) in which Im currently under for AHPRA to verify my registration? Thanks!

[dy3p]

Hi everyone!is there a specific template or verification form from AHPRA that I need to bring to the professional regulating body ( I am currently working in the Ministry of Health-Oman) in which Im currently under for AHPRA to verify my registration? Thanks!

None, the verification of registration/certificate of good standing must come from the regulating body you just mentioned in their own format.

[sunshineee28]

Hi everyone. How long does it take for AHPRA to email if they already received your application? It has already been a week since my docs was received in AU but no email yet. Thanks.