Are you randomly selected for a criminal background check by QNC? If yes, how did you go about it? Just want to make sure, because I'm just planning to get a police clearance and submit to them the original..Hmmm
Yes, it is randomly selected. They will send you a letter advising you to show proof of this one. They will tell you what you need to do and what to accomplish for this.
I am about to fill out the application form for Queensland however I have difficulty answering some items. I would like to ask help from those who have already passed their application.
item 1:
all previous names: should I place n/a?
item 2:
documentary evidence: should I leave it blank or write n/a?
item 3:
nurse id number: blank or n/a?
item 4:
date commenced: I can ask about the exact date of commencement my problem is that, I took biology for 1 and a half year and shifted to nursing... what date should I write here? The date I commenced in college or the date I commenced in my nursing course? My transcript however doesn't show that I took biology. it just says... 2000 1st semester 2nd semester etc... and at the last page.. Graduate: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Item 5:
most recent practice: should I leave this blank or place n/a? together with the statutory declaration?
@kit25 you mean I just have to copy the declaration in item 9 and just change some part of it to state that I don't have any work experience?
Hehe I just want to make sure that I'll be filling up the form correctly to save time and energy. Thanks for those who would help.!
Well based on what I did, I put n/a in questions that are not applicable to me. Rather than leaving spaces blank, I put n/a. As they always say, you should answer every question, 1-10 (remember to skip item 6).
your ID number you can put n/a but remember to tick No on RN.
for the date commenced. Based on what I did i put here the date when I started my BSN course. Just like you I also shifted courses and even transferred schools. On my TOR it only stated the year I started BSN, no month, no day. The only thing I remember is that I started nursing on second semester, so i presumed that month was October. So i wrote it on my application, leaving the "day" blank. I was also a bit worried when I sent my application because of that but, gladly, after i received the follow up letter of QNC after 2 mos, they asked me questions about others things not about the unfilled 'day' on the date commenced.
For the stat declaration, never leave that blank nor put n/a. you should state that you have not practiced before, things like that. tell them straight that you have not commenced work. then support your claims with the statutory declaration.
NMBWA requires experience though, and since you are a newly licensed nurse, I am not sure if you have any experience. If, however, you don't have any experience, you can try applying at Qld, NSW or Vic.
Thanks Aelith for the suggestions. I'll try inquiring now.I have also read in some forums that she was accepted by MNBWA tho she was with zero experience.Maybe she was just lucky or maybe there are other ways available for unexperienced overseas nurses. Thanks:bow:
Thanks Aelith for the suggestions. I'll try inquiring now.I have also read in some forums that she was accepted by MNBWA tho she was with zero experience.Maybe she was just lucky or maybe there are other ways available for unexperienced overseas nurses. Thanks:bow:
I think the problem would be in those institutions that would offer the bridging program because as Nursemavi has said before, they require experience. Double check first to be sure before you lodge your applications. :)
Wish you all the best! Hope you can update us here when you do lodge your application. :)
Thanks Aelith for the suggestions. I'll try inquiring now.I have also read in some forums that she was accepted by MNBWA tho she was with zero experience.Maybe she was just lucky or maybe there are other ways available for unexperienced overseas nurses. Thanks:bow:
just to emphasize what aelith mentioned, the "experience" qualification of a nursing council may differ from the "experience" qualification that a school is requiring. they do vary.. so double check..
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Well based on what I did, I put n/a in questions that are not applicable to me. Rather than leaving spaces blank, I put n/a. As they always say, you should answer every question, 1-10 (remember to skip item 6).
your ID number you can put n/a but remember to tick No on RN.
for the date commenced. Based on what I did i put here the date when I started my BSN course. Just like you I also shifted courses and even transferred schools. On my TOR it only stated the year I started BSN, no month, no day. The only thing I remember is that I started nursing on second semester, so i presumed that month was October. So i wrote it on my application, leaving the "day" blank. I was also a bit worried when I sent my application because of that but, gladly, after i received the follow up letter of QNC after 2 mos, they asked me questions about others things not about the unfilled 'day' on the date commenced.
For the stat declaration, never leave that blank nor put n/a. you should state that you have not practiced before, things like that. tell them straight that you have not commenced work. then support your claims with the statutory declaration.
hi. thanks for the reply. so i would answer items 1-10 and skip 6 right? for recent practice, where do I write the "have not practiced before"? can i just write it on the space provided for the Employer and Employer address?
just to emphasize what aelith mentioned, the "experience" qualification of a nursing council may differ from the "experience" qualification that a school is requiring. they do vary.. so double check..
thanks cioman94, I was also pondering on that one. then you're reply came. So the situation is ... I don't have any hospital experiences yet, then should I still proceed my application for NMBWA? Maybe you have the straight to point answer to this. Please extend some light to my uncertainties.
Thanks Aelith for the suggestions. I'll try inquiring now.I have also read in some forums that she was accepted by MNBWA tho she was with zero experience.Maybe she was just lucky or maybe there are other ways available for unexperienced overseas nurses. Thanks:bow:
You can be accepted by NMBWA even if you don't have an experience but th.e institutions offering the bridging program require at least 1 year or 1,840 hours post graduate experience(Hollywood Private Hospital) or two years experiences for the Dept. of Health.
thanks cioman94, I was also pondering on that one. then you're reply came. So the situation is ... I don't have any hospital experiences yet, then should I still proceed my application for NMBWA? Maybe you have the straight to point answer to this. Please extend some light to my uncertainties.
Uhm I have given you an answer to this one before, you can always try Qld, NSW, or Vic. Those are good places too and currently doesn't require experience.
just to emphasize what aelith mentioned, the "experience" qualification of a nursing council may differ from the "experience" qualification that a school is requiring. they do vary.. so double check..
Uhm I have given you an answer to this one before, you can always try Qld, NSW, or Vic. Those are good places too and currently doesn't require experience.
You can be accepted by NMBWA even if you don't have an experience but th.e institutions offering the bridging program require at least 1 year or 1,840 hours post graduate experience(Hollywood Private Hospital) or two years experiences for the Dept. of Health.
I was also a bit worried when I sent my application because of that but, gladly, after i received the follow up letter of QNC after 2 mos, they asked me questions about others things not about the unfilled 'day' on the date commenced. 
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Yes, it is randomly selected. They will send you a letter advising you to show proof of this one. They will tell you what you need to do and what to accomplish for this.
Hope that helps.