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

[EloysaMarey]

Hi, I just took the PTE and got the desired score. I am just wondering if anyone is in the same page as me. I am doing it by my self with major help from my friends. Thank you!!!

[mgjuanRN]

Hello! í ½í¸Š i would like to ask what should be the stated "purpose" in the requested documents (such as in the PRC certificate, TOR)? Is it for reference purposes or for schooling abroad? I cant find it in the AHPRA guidelines..Thank you very much!

Just write the name of the agency (e.g Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency). PRC is familiar with the process. After they issued the document, they will direct you to the DHL across PRC Manila (if you've requested yours at PRC Manila office). Hope this helps.

[faith2911]

Just write the name of the agency (e.g Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency). PRC is familiar with the process. After they issued the document, they will direct you to the DHL across PRC Manila (if you've requested yours at PRC Manila office). Hope this helps.

Thank you for the reply ☺

[lordbulilit]

Hi guys!

Anyone here who did their bridging course in ACN NSW? I got a query. As per their website, it says 5 weeks theory, 6 weeks clinical placements.

Now, my question is, do they have like EARLY EXIT thing (finish clinical placements in 4 weeks)? Like that of ETEA and other bridging schools? How many weeks did you guys had your placement?

Thank you!

[gangguro23]

Hi guys!

Anyone here who did their bridging course in ACN NSW? I got a query. As per their website, it says 5 weeks theory, 6 weeks clinical placements.

Now, my question is, do they have like EARLY EXIT thing (finish clinical placements in 4 weeks)? Like that of ETEA and other bridging schools? How many weeks did you guys had your placement?

Thank you!

No. ACN is kinda strict. No early exit. We are doing 6 weeks placement, monday to friday.

[faith2911]

hello! i would like to ask if i should be the one to send the evidence for criterion 8 (about completing a pharmacology course) or should my school (education institution) send it directly to AHPRA? thank you :)

[spidy24]

Hi.

Anyone here from ACN BP. I would like to ask about the immunisation requirements. Did they ask you to fill out the vaccination record card from NSW Govt? How about if I send them the certified copy of my lab results and previous vaccine card, will they accept it?

Thank you.

[Lovella_Ellen]

Hi Guys! is IRON and EPIQ the same? Also, anyone here from/still doing BP in ACN or ETEA NSW? Is there any difference between the two other than the price? Anyone heard any bad experience between them?

I'm planning to take either one of them because I have relatives in NSW.

[Lovella_Ellen]

Hi! I'm planning for ACN/ETEA as well. Based on their website, I think you need to submit the form below as this is standard in NSW.

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Documents/Occupational/student_kit.pdf

I was able to get a certification from DOH of my vaccinations done when I was a kid. I will submit that together with my vaccinations done here in the hospital where I work at in SG. I will also fill-out the form above just to be sure.

I'm planning to take feb2018 intake.

[spidy24]

Hi. Thank you for the information.

May I ask if you also have the vaccination record card that NSW provided? Mine is not clear. How about the serology tests, did you ask the laboratory personnel to sign it?

I am planning to take the jan2018 intake

[Lovella_Ellen]

Hi. Thank you for the information.

May I ask if you also have the vaccination record card that NSW provided? Mine is not clear. How about the serology tests, did you ask the laboratory personnel to sign it?

I am planning to take the jan2018 intake

I dont have/know that NSW vaccination card. I'm not sure if I need that. Im planning to submit our DOH vaccination records + vaccination record and serology tests record done here at my work at SG + form indicated earlier. So those 3 only. My vaccination record and serology tests here in SG is signed by the lab personnel as it is an official record of the hospital. I haven't submitted any thing to ACN yet since I'm still waiting for the referral letter from APHRA. Submitted my AHPRA application last Aug 2 and hoping I will get the letter soon.

Do you know anyone from ACN? If yes, any feedback? I'm not yet sure between ETEA and ACN. But for ETEA, I read a lot of negative reviews.

[paul_rn]

Hi Guys! is IRON and EPIQ the same? Also, anyone here from/still doing BP in ACN or ETEA NSW? Is there any difference between the two other than the price? Anyone heard any bad experience between them?

I'm planning to take either one of them because I have relatives in NSW.

Hi there. EPIQ and IRON program are basically the same. The only difference is the method on how the schools teach. That is why (if you notice), some schools take only 9 weeks, while others take longer (24 weeks). When you finish one these programs, you will be eligible for AHPRA registration as RN or EN given that you still meet the other requirements.