aelith, thanks a lot for the summary of documents required
i'd just like to clarify this one, specifically for QLD, in the light of the new ELT requirement. i've downloaded a copy of the PDF from their website, and to quote:
does this mean, as of date above, QLD will no longer begin the processing an application for assessment unless they have actually received your IELTS result direct from the test provider? or can one still submit all other documents already on hand and just provide proof that a request has already been made from the test provider for the TRF "to follow"? :typing
Thank you for the update. It seems like you are correct that QNC might have changed their rules regarding processing of applications. IELTS result should really come from the test provider, you will just have to request them to send it to QNC and this should be free of charge for the first 5 copies.
However, I would still like you to contact QNC to verify this. I think it might still be possible to pass applications without IELTS yet because your application docx will be coming from you and IELTS result will be coming from the provider. I think this should be okay for those who have already taken IELTS and are just waiting for results.
Agree...too costly! all the info that they have are actually just the same info we can get if we just diligently read through websites...... or the shorter-path of asking Aelith, lol
LOL Chabeli
And to be honest, there is really no fast-track process for Australia even those people I know who signed up with the agencies actually took ages to finish their papers and all. You have to consider other factors that will affect the process - like bulk of nurses applying, intakes, visa application, etc. Such factors can slow down the process. However, those nurses that did it on their own, which you can find in this thread are now in Australia.
20k AUD is a lot of money that is why i'm having doubts. but of this moment i really dont have a choice. i dont have any work experience hence it may be difficult for me to find a job. that is why i am seeking the help of consultancy firms/agencies. i am considering the firm's offer (fast track 10k aud). i would just clarify some things with the... if you can suggest other options that would be excellent...
[color=#6e0832]initial registration for overseas nurses and midwives
initial registration for overseas nurses and midwives
the royal women's hospital conducts a free initial registration course for overseas nurse and midwives for registered nurses and midwives.
the course as per nbv guidelines consists of a minimum of 280 hours and a maximum of 480 hours including 88 hours theory “those nurses previously registered with restricted practice will only be eligible to undertake their clinical practice in a midwifery setting. this includes direct entry midwives from australia and overseas who will be registered in division1 but will be professionally bound to practice according to their scope of knowledge and experience in a midwifery setting (nbv, p 16, 2008). the clinical assessment tool provided by the nbv based on the anmc, ncs for the registered midwife are required to be completed and signed off prior to re-registration can occur.
anmc, national competency standards for the registered nurse and midwife are required to be completed and signed off prior to re-registration can occur.
if the applicant does not have english as a first language they need to have completed and passed an occupational english test - nursing (oet test ) or international language testing system (ielts ) arranged prior to receiving a letter of acceptance from the nbv.
the oet test must be passed at a level b or above in all sections. the ielts must be passed with a score of 6.5 in reading and 7 in writing and speaking. an overall band score of 7 will be required. the english language test has validity for a period of 2 years.
the program is designed for nurses and midwives who have received their nursing or midwifery education in a country other than australia whom have been approved by the nbv to undertake a period of return to practice in order to achieve nbv registration as a nurse or midwife.
if a participant is a direct entry midwife (has only worked as a midwife overseas), they may undertake just the midwifery component of the program. their registration however will be restricted to practice in midwifery areas only.
competencies are required to be completed and signed off before re-registration can occur.
[color=#5d072a]
[color=#5d072a]program criteria
the applicant must:
- demonstrate that their utilisation of english language is appropriate to function as a competent nurse or midwife and be able to provide quality client care.
- demonstrate sufficient clinical experience within the last five to ten years.
- be a citizen or permanent resident of australia.
- have a letter from the nbv stating that they must complete an iron nursing or midwifery course. this letter is valid for 2 years from the date of issue.
- submit curriculum vitae with covering letter to the rtp/iron nursing and rtp/iron midwifery course coordinator including contact details for two referees.
- attend an interview with the rtp/iron nursing and rtp/iron midwifery coordinator team.
- successfully complete the women’s medication competency package.
- successfully complete the women’s midwifery assessment (midwives only).
- be able to attend all scheduled study days prior to committing to the course.
- be able to attend at least three days a week (minimum of three shifts per week). these days are not to be during weekends, public holidays or night duty to ensure adequate clinical supervision.
- daily attendance sheet to be signed by num / aum / preceptor / clinical facilitator / clinical education team.
- all participants must practice under the supervision of a division 1 registered nurse or a division 1 registered nurse with recognition of midwifery qualification (for midwifery areas) all participants must practice according to the nbv “guidelines: scope of nursing and midwifery practice.
- in consultation with the course coordinator rtp/iron nursing and rtp/iron midwifery, coordinator team, participants must have formulated an initial learning contract within one week of commencement of the course. participants should consult with the course coordinator and/or their preceptor to ensure that they are meeting these learning goals.
- it is required and expected that participants supplement their clinical shifts by investigation of current and evidence-based research.
- all applicants are required to undergo a police check that is arranged and paid for by the women’s hr department and will need this prior to commencing employment the course.
[color=#5d072a]study days
the course theory will be conducted over 10 study days (8 hours a day). week one of the course will be 5 study days and then one study day for 5 weeks. the participants will also be expected to attend clinical days in the same week.
additional requirements for overseas nurses and midwives
- extra theory session
[color=#5d072a]assessment
course assessment is based on the anmc ncs for the registered nurse or midwife. the clinical assessment tool provided by the nbv used to assess participants competence must to be completed and signed off and approved by the nbv before re-registration can occur.
the women’s designates that participants of the iron nursing and iron midwifery must successfully complete mandatory and recommended competencies.
you must be able to effectively communicate in english in order to be recommended for registration
[color=#5d072a]applications
courses are conducted usually in january of each year to ensure that there is appropriate support for participants in iron. the next course is anticipated for february 2008.
- the royal women's hospital reserves the right to cancel any course should attendee numbers be insufficient.
please forward your application to:
the manager, clinical education team
the royal women's hospital
locked bag 300
parkville vic 3052
please note that applications for initial registration in 2009 will be accepted until 28th november 2008.
[color=#6e0832]initial registration for overseas nurses and midwives
initial registration for overseas nurses and midwives
the royal women's hospital conducts a free initial registration course for overseas nurse and midwives for registered nurses and midwives.
the course as per nbv guidelines consists of a minimum of 280 hours and a maximum of 480 hours including 88 hours theory “those nurses previously registered with restricted practice will only be eligible to undertake their clinical practice in a midwifery setting. this includes direct entry midwives from australia and overseas who will be registered in division1 but will be professionally bound to practice according to their scope of knowledge and experience in a midwifery setting (nbv, p 16, 2008). the clinical assessment tool provided by the nbv based on the anmc, ncs for the registered midwife are required to be completed and signed off prior to re-registration can occur.
anmc, national competency standards for the registered nurse and midwife are required to be completed and signed off prior to re-registration can occur.
if the applicant does not have english as a first language they need to have completed and passed an occupational english test - nursing (oet test ) or international language testing system (ielts ) arranged prior to receiving a letter of acceptance from the nbv.
the oet test must be passed at a level b or above in all sections. the ielts must be passed with a score of 6.5 in reading and 7 in writing and speaking. an overall band score of 7 will be required. the english language test has validity for a period of 2 years.
the program is designed for nurses and midwives who have received their nursing or midwifery education in a country other than australia whom have been approved by the nbv to undertake a period of return to practice in order to achieve nbv registration as a nurse or midwife.
if a participant is a direct entry midwife (has only worked as a midwife overseas), they may undertake just the midwifery component of the program. their registration however will be restricted to practice in midwifery areas only.
competencies are required to be completed and signed off before re-registration can occur.
[color=#5d072a]program criteria
the applicant must:
- demonstrate that their utilisation of english language is appropriate to function as a competent nurse or midwife and be able to provide quality client care.
- demonstrate sufficient clinical experience within the last five to ten years.
- be a citizen or permanent resident of australia.
- have a letter from the nbv stating that they must complete an iron nursing or midwifery course. this letter is valid for 2 years from the date of issue.
- submit curriculum vitae with covering letter to the rtp/iron nursing and rtp/iron midwifery course coordinator including contact details for two referees.
- attend an interview with the rtp/iron nursing and rtp/iron midwifery coordinator team.
- successfully complete the women’s medication competency package.
- successfully complete the women’s midwifery assessment (midwives only).
- be able to attend all scheduled study days prior to committing to the course.
- be able to attend at least three days a week (minimum of three shifts per week). these days are not to be during weekends, public holidays or night duty to ensure adequate clinical supervision.
- daily attendance sheet to be signed by num / aum / preceptor / clinical facilitator / clinical education team.
- all participants must practice under the supervision of a division 1 registered nurse or a division 1 registered nurse with recognition of midwifery qualification (for midwifery areas) all participants must practice according to the nbv “guidelines: scope of nursing and midwifery practice.
- in consultation with the course coordinator rtp/iron nursing and rtp/iron midwifery, coordinator team, participants must have formulated an initial learning contract within one week of commencement of the course. participants should consult with the course coordinator and/or their preceptor to ensure that they are meeting these learning goals.
- it is required and expected that participants supplement their clinical shifts by investigation of current and evidence-based research.
- all applicants are required to undergo a police check that is arranged and paid for by the women’s hr department and will need this prior to commencing employment the course.
[color=#5d072a]study days
the course theory will be conducted over 10 study days (8 hours a day). week one of the course will be 5 study days and then one study day for 5 weeks. the participants will also be expected to attend clinical days in the same week.
additional requirements for overseas nurses and midwives
- extra theory session
[color=#5d072a]assessment
course assessment is based on the anmc ncs for the registered nurse or midwife. the clinical assessment tool provided by the nbv used to assess participants competence must to be completed and signed off and approved by the nbv before re-registration can occur.
the women’s designates that participants of the iron nursing and iron midwifery must successfully complete mandatory and recommended competencies.
you must be able to effectively communicate in english in order to be recommended for registration
[color=#5d072a]applications
courses are conducted usually in january of each year to ensure that there is appropriate support for participants in iron. the next course is anticipated for february 2008.
- the royal women's hospital reserves the right to cancel any course should attendee numbers be insufficient.
please forward your application to:
the manager, clinical education team
the royal women's hospital
locked bag 300
parkville vic 3052
please note that applications for initial registration in 2009 will be accepted until 28th november 2008.
amount not stated
double check the requirements - the one i highlighted above.
20k AUD is a lot of money that is why i'm having doubts. but of this moment i really dont have a choice. i dont have any work experience hence it may be difficult for me to find a job. that is why i am seeking the help of consultancy firms/agencies. i am considering the firm's offer (fast track 10k aud). i would just clarify some things with the... if you can suggest other options that would be excellent...
Just a suggestion too, double check if they are 100% sure they can provide you employment after - see if this is listed in the contract you are to sign. If it is not 100% sure, think twice. Also, check if those agencies are legit, meaning they are accredited in PI as a recruitment agency. Consulting/migration Agents are different from Recruitment agencies as far as I know. Check also if they have successfully sent nurses in Australia who have no experience and have found them jobs as RN - if you can talk to those people that would be better.
I think I know what agency you are referring to because of the fee for the "fast-track" a.k.a CAS Just a tip, if you do CAS on your own, the maximum you'll be spending is around 4k AUD or so.. minimum of 1k for Challenge test pathway. The trick is to take Challenge test first and should you fail, you'll be able to do Education modules online anyway. If you pass 1,2 or all of it, then you'll be saving more money because you would only have to enroll in some modules not all which costs 1k each if I am not mistaken. Visa fee is only around 200 Aud and return ticket is less than 1k AUD. Living expenses is around 1k per month. Accommodation is not that hard to find and you can request assistance from the CAS coordinator for that - including airport pick-up.
hi applied QLD last may 09 and already received receipt and acknowledgment letter. however,i have not taken IELTS yet.. will they process my application even though wala akong IELTS? Once i'll get their request for my IElts result thats the time i will take the test.
I was told that starting July 1 09 they will no longer process applications until they have received the IELTS result. Is this true? do you think i am affected with this new req? i applied last may 09..
hi applied QLD last may 09 and already received receipt and acknowledgment letter. however,i have not taken IELTS yet.. will they process my application even though wala akong IELTS? Once i'll get their request for my IElts result thats the time i will take the test.
I was told that starting July 1 09 they will no longer process applications until they have received the IELTS result. Is this true? do you think i am affected with this new req? i applied last may 09..
Thanks!
Maybe it means that all applications received from July 1 thereon will be subjected to the new rules? And just a suggestion, don't wait for them to tell you to take the IELTS, take it as soon as you are ready because it'll be more delayed if you'll wait. The main point of passing applications before IELTS is because assessment process takes a long time and during that time, you'll be able to review and take your IELTS. So, by the time they've finally assessed your application, your IELTS result is ready.
Hi, this is my first post and I apologize in advance if my concern has been addressed already.
I'm already here in Australia holding a student visa and had lodged my applications to NBV. They recently sent me a letter requiring me to do the IRON program. My IELTS scores comply with the standards but the thing is it will only be valid until September. Do I need to take the exam again or are there other re-evaluation/reassessment procedures? Is OET better than IELTS?
and to myeanhe: that ION thing is very expensive. And what about this fast track that you're saying? Are you referring to the CAS? Thanks!
To Chiaren... the fast track and the CAS is the same. but with the consultancy firm you dont have a choice. you have to take the exam. and if you fail in one of the modules you have to pay extra to get the education modules. there are homeworks in the educ modules that you have to send through email or mail. but if you fail the fourth part of the test A (theory and clinical) you will not be able to take part B. hence, you will need to take the clinical module directly (160 hours in a hospital).
The ION course is actually a bridging program offered by the consultancy firm. it's 21k AUD. not 20k AUD. they not tell me which school will provide the course. they will only give me that info if i enrolled in the course. it includes the course fee, accommodation, assessment fee, airfare and visa processing etc...
even those people I know who signed up with the agencies actually took ages to finish their papers and all. You have to consider other factors that will affect the process - like bulk of nurses applying, intakes, visa application, etc. Such factors can slow down the process. However, those nurses that did it on their own, which you can find in this thread are now in Australia.
Just a tip, if you do CAS on your own, the maximum you'll be spending is around 4k AUD or so.. minimum of 1k for Challenge test pathway. The trick is to take Challenge test first and should you fail, you'll be able to do Education modules online anyway. If you pass 1,2 or all of it, then you'll be saving more money because you would only have to enroll in some modules not all which costs 1k each if I am not mistaken. Visa fee is only around 200 Aud and return ticket is less than 1k AUD. Living expenses is around 1k per month. Accommodation is not that hard to find and you can request assistance from the CAS coordinator for that - including airport pick-up.
Aelith
613 Posts
Thank you for the update. It seems like you are correct that QNC might have changed their rules regarding processing of applications. IELTS result should really come from the test provider, you will just have to request them to send it to QNC and this should be free of charge for the first 5 copies.
However, I would still like you to contact QNC to verify this. I think it might still be possible to pass applications without IELTS yet because your application docx will be coming from you and IELTS result will be coming from the provider. I think this should be okay for those who have already taken IELTS and are just waiting for results.