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1. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

   joeturtle replied to joeturtle's topic in Immigration

   The 160 hours clinical placement is the assessment in itself.

2. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

   joeturtle replied to joeturtle's topic in Immigration

   Yes, there was a time when the actor patient asked me about the drug I will give, even asked what an mL is, kinda funny really

3. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

   joeturtle replied to joeturtle's topic in Immigration

   The assessor looks out for mistakes and he tells you if you commit one. You are only allowed 6 minor mistakes and zero fatal mistakes. Always think before doing, they are in no hurry anyway. As to pharma, focus on side effects and nursing considerati...

4. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

   joeturtle replied to joeturtle's topic in Immigration

   Hi, Nurses without experience can pass the part B but its a matter of being confident. The exam was all BASIC nursing skills, which all new grads are supposed to know already. As to interventions, you do all of it on the actor-patient except for inva...

5. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

   joeturtle replied to joeturtle's topic in Immigration

   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 . As to the test, it was difficult, but doable. My assess...

6. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

   joeturtle replied to joeturtle's topic in Immigration

   Hi there, It's OK to send your application considering that QNC processing time is getting longer and you only lack 0.5 in the writing test. I'm sure you will achieve the required scores this April. Good luck!

7. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

   joeturtle replied to joeturtle's topic in Immigration

   I was also looking for sample questions before I took the exam but was unable to find any. I still say the exam is very similar to NCLEX (multiple choice with four options), except that it is in Australian setting. There are many questions that would...

8. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

   joeturtle replied to joeturtle's topic in Immigration

   Medicals included physical exam, chest x-ray, and lab tests. You can visit the Australian Embassy website for all the information. It contains the list of their accredited panel doctors in the Philippines. I allotted AU$1000 per month for expenses. I...

9. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

   joeturtle replied to joeturtle's topic in Immigration

   Payments can be made through credit card for convenience. If you prefer, ANZ Bank could issue bank drafts in AU$.

10. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

    joeturtle replied to joeturtle's topic in Immigration

    I wrote in the application that my reason for visiting Australia is to take the CAS exam. In my opinion, they have few reasons not to grant you the visa because the Part B of CAS, whether it is the one day exam or the 1 month placement, is ONLY avail...

11. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

    joeturtle replied to joeturtle's topic in Immigration

    I just received my visa from the Australian Embassy :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D Its a single entry tourist visa (class 676) valid for three months. So all is set for my part B clinical test on the 30th is Brisbane. Wish me luck guys!!!

12. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

    joeturtle replied to joeturtle's topic in Immigration

    All modules, including the 1 month clinicals cost AU$902/module

13. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

    joeturtle replied to joeturtle's topic in Immigration

    There are currently a lot of challenges that we nurses must face, like the recession and the accompanying difficulty of landing a job. But the important thing is we are focused on our goals and be very persistent in our actions. Look on the bright si...

14. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

    joeturtle replied to joeturtle's topic in Immigration

    Hey Ross, I gave you my email through the PM. I'm also looking forward to meeting all the wonderful nurses in this forum, hopefully we can have a get together in Queensland. I'm really excited even if I don't have my visa yet. I wish you well in your...

15. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

    joeturtle replied to joeturtle's topic in Immigration

    Only QNC can confirm this. I hope you can email them or maybe someone else who received a letter can confirm this.