I already lodged my application to QNC for more than a month now, and until today I haven't received any correspondence from the council of the status of my application, or if they have it for review..For those who are in the same situation as mine, can you please share anything...Im clueless...Is it ok to call QNC or is it too early?..Thanks..
Because of the increasing bulk of applicants for QNC, the processing times have been extended. It is actually stated in their website. So, expect it to take awhile to be assessed.
How long will my application take?
It is not possible to state in advance when you submit your application if it will be accepted.
We cannot give a timeframe for assessment of applications or issuing licences to overseas nurses and midwives. This is because each application is assessed individually.
We take several factors into consideration when assessing every application, such as where you completed your education, whether English is your first language and if you need to demonstrate nursing/midwifery competence.
We aim to undertake an initial assessment of each application as soon as practical. Please note: we have received a substantial amount of applications in the past 12 months and this has contributed to difficulty in assessing applications in a timely manner.
How do I find out how my application is progressing?
There is no need to check how your application is progressing or to confirm that we have received any extra documents.
Until your application documents have been assessed we will be unable to provide you with any information about the progress of your application if you contact us. You will be advised by written correspondence once your application has been assessed.
If you do not supply all the documents we require, we will send them back to you along with a copy of the checklist detailing what we need.
Hi everyone! im new here..but ive been reading your posts re: australia
to Aelith:
i noticed that you have a broad knowledge re: australia.
may i ask you something :wink2: coz i lodged my application to NBV today thinking that after their assessment i would be able to enrol to pre-registration program.. did i really make a wrong move of passing my application instead of enrolling to a university right away? coz i really thought that a letter from NBV is needed to enrol to pre-registration program.
Q: so before taking bridging program i have to take the challenge test???
A: NO. You only have to choose which one you prefer. The CAS Program has two pathways: a. Challenge Test b. Modules. CAS is the bridging program.
@meow meow
You don't need to apply for registration in NBV. All you need to do is contact the University. I would contact NBV and tell them that it was a mistake. I don't know if they'll be able to return it but it is worth a try. You might be charged a fee for that.
Hope that helps. :) If you need assistance in the pre-registration degree enrollment process, tell me. I'll guide you. :)
A note for Everyone:
Bridging Programis different from a pre-registration Nursing degree.
You need to apply for registration firstIF you are aiming for the bridging program.
You only need to apply to the UniversityIF you want to enroll in a pre-registration Nursing degreewithout going through the bridging program.
Do you know universities in Victoria that offer 2 year pre-registration program that will make me a registered nurse upon completion of the program?...without taking licensure exams anymore (if that is possible..lol) do you know the fees? im looking for the most affordable.
if ever i enrol in a pre-registration program would they ask me to present a bank statement stating that i can afford the tuition or would it be okay if i pay in installment cash out?
after finishing the 2 year pre-registration course would i be able to look for a job right away? or should i look for hospitals that will sponsor me..then wait for another years outside australia until the sponsorship is done? would they allow me to work while studying? do you know how much salary would i make as a working student?.. :)
please help me with this. im planning to fix my papers to start studying in australia the soonest..lols! coz its really hard to find work here in the philippines so i might as well try my luck in australia..
Do you know universities in Victoria that offer 2 year pre-registration program that will make me a registered nurse upon completion of the program?...without taking licensure exams anymore (if that is possible..lol) do you know the fees? im looking for the most affordable.
if ever i enrol in a pre-registration program would they ask me to present a bank statement stating that i can afford the tuition or would it be okay if i pay in installment cash out?
Is Victoria your only target? I'm not so familiar with the Universities but I can try and have a look now.
Australia doesn't have any licensure exam so don't worry about it. That is why their Nursing degrees are called pre-registration degrees - specifically those recognized courses by the State Regulating Authorities. If you finish any recognized courses of the relevant State regulating Authority, your registration process will be expedited.
Fees varies from state to state and from University to University. But you can expect to pay from 16500 AUD up to 24000 AUD per year. That is tuition alone. To enroll in the course, you would only need to pay for 1 semester's fee. The rest you can pay per sem or bi-sem or annually - it would really depend on the University you are going to enroll at.
You wouldn't need to present any financial evidence to the University. However, that will be needed in the application for a students visa. You actually need to provide evidence that have enough money to cover the expenses [Tuition fees (for the whole course), Living expenses (12k AUD) & airfare ticket (roundtrip)]. That is if you are only going on your own; meaning without a spouse or child coming with you. If your family are coming along then you would need to provide more. The financial evidence can come from anyone who will be supporting you or a bank loan or scholarship.
after finishing the 2 year pre-registration course would i be able to look for a job right away? or should i look for hospitals that will sponsor me..then wait for another years outside australia until the sponsorship is done? would they allow me to work while studying? do you know how much salary would i make as a working student?.. :)
The student visa already has a permission to work status. You can only work upon commencement of your course. You are allowed to work for up to 20 hours a week when you have classes. However, on holidays or semestral breaks, you are allowed to work for unlimited hours per week.
If you are going to study for 2 years, sponsorship is not really necessary. Upon completion of the 2 years course, you will be eligible for a permanent resident visa. However, you need to have your credentials assessed by ANMC as soon as you receive your registration from the State regulating authority. After which, you will need to lodge your application for Skilled Independent (resident) visa whilst in Australia. You will then be given a bridging visa while your application is being processed. The bridging visa has full work rights. Depending on the bridging visa, you may or may not be able to go in and out of Australia. If however, you don't meet the required points for Skilled Independent (resident) visa, you can apply for a Skilled Graduate (temporary) visa. This will let you stay in Australia for another 18 months with full working rights. Anytime during the 18 months period, you can apply for the Skilled-Independent visa.
The salary would depend on the job that you will get.
If you are planning to go to Australia as soon as possible, you can try applying for the Universities now, and if you're lucky, you can get the Offer within 2-3 weeks from the University. As soon as you get that, apply for the student's visa. The student's visa processing will take about 2-3 months. You might still make it for the February entry. If not, the next entry will be July, however, this will still depend if the University has a July entry for that specific course. Usually, there is only one entry per year and that is either January, February or March.
Hi aelith. With regard to pre-registration programs, the universities that do offer them would need, as one of their requirements, a letter from the Nursing board stating the eligibility of the candidate to undertake the course before an offer of a place will be considered. Does it mean that you have to have your credentials assessed by the board first and wait for their decisin?
Is it possible for you to provide the link from where you got that information? You don't need any letter as far as I know. I will be studying too but I have not heard of any University requiring a letter from the Council. I have enquired in some Universities in Melbourne too, the big ones, and they have not told me about that specific requirement. It is after all a Bachelor's degree. There is really no need for them to assess you.
Are you sure about that? I have copied and paste the requirements from Ballarat here a few days ago right? And it doesn't say anywhere there that they require a letter from the NBV. Can you give me the link or a copy of the statement which says that Ballarat needs a letter?
Applicants must provide a letter from the NBV stating their eligibility to undertake the course before an offer of a place will be considered. Evidence normally required by the NBV includes:
Local applicants - previous registration and experience as a Division 1 Registered Nurse. Please review http://www.nbv.org.au for confirmation of requirements.
Evidence required by the University of Ballarat:
Local and Overseas applicants
- Written confirmation from the NBV stating the applicant is eligible to undertake the RPRN or PPOQN.
- Interview conducted in person, via telephone or video-conference.
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I already lodged my application to QNC for more than a month now, and until today I haven't received any correspondence from the council of the status of my application, or if they have it for review..For those who are in the same situation as mine, can you please share anything...Im clueless...Is it ok to call QNC or is it too early?..Thanks..