Due to recent changes regarding applications for International nurses to Australia and the combining of the nursing boards to one central nursing board in Australia AHPRA I have started a new thread for people to discuss the new process on working in Australia.
Currently New Zealand is not accepting new applicants from International trained nurses except those that meet the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement {TTMR} this will be updated once the New Zealand nursing board reopen their books to International nurses.
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical.
Hi guys! ^ _ ^ it's me again. Has anyone here been given an eligibility letter without taking the IELTS and submitting a letter from schools that u were taught in english instead?
Has anyone also submitted letters stating that the medium of instruction is in english and was still required/asked by AHPRA to take an IELTS?
Thanks in advance! :-)
Yes. I know someone who got his eligibility letter without IELTS. He got his eligibility letter last June but he still took IELTS just this August because according to him it is required by the BP schools. Anyway, there is a new rule now with regards to IELTS. It has always been my problem... So I'll just study and study, try and try, pray and pray. Hopefully, God will grant me that 7 in all bands.
Hi! I am a Nurse in the Philippines. What if I go through ANMC ( ANMAC) first for assessment for migration purposes. , I understand that they have 5 criteria but with regard to WORKING EXPERIENCEhow many years of WORKING EXPERIENCE do i need to be approved by ANMAC to migrate in Australia?
I would really appreciate your reply. Thanx
As I said there are many ways to kill a cat. Your going through ANMC before AHPRA is one way. But please do not misconstrue ANMC as the one to "approve" your migrating to Australia.
ANMC will just assess your papers for immigration purposes. They are just a recommendatory body. It's AHPRA that is more important because it's Australia's counterpart to our Professional Regulation Commission.
After your papers are initially assessed by ANMC, you will have to apply to AHPRA to get an RN license. After complying with AHPRA guidelines and get your license, you will now forward your papers back to ANMC. This is circuitous and more expensive.
Most of us here in this thread took the opposite path to what you are planning. Apply for registration with AHPRA first. Once you are licensed, you can submit your AHPRA papers to ANMC for review and assessment. And in the meantime that you are waiting for the recommendation of ANMC, you can apply for a job with prospective employers which can sponsor you for a working visa. The ANMC review fee is now a lot cheaper and the process a lot faster. This is a more expedient and less costly way to go to Australia because you can now be there and earn your keep while waiting for your ANMC papers which you can eventually use for immigration purposes.
As to the working experience, I'm not really sure but I think it's a minimum of 3 years if I'm not mistaken. Can somebody confirm this?
But it's totally up to you. You can still go through your plan.
Hehehehe. Which doctor did you go to? I hope he/she is familiar with vaccines. I went to the pedia of my kids. It doesn't matter whether adult or child. She gave me the shots. She was also the one who administered my Mantoux Test.
With regards to this mantoux test, I was mantoux tested once and to my surprise I had a positive result but on the other hand a negative result on the Chest Xray. I was confused whether I am positive for PTB or not so I then asked an Infectious Diseases Specialist with regards to it and he told me that 8 out of 10 of us Filipinos would always have a positive result with the mantuox test because we are exposed to PTB a lot. He added that mantoux test is not a definitive test for us Filipinos because it only reveals whether we were exposed to the bacteria or not. The definitive tests, he further add, are chest xrays and sputum culture.
My question is, would I have trouble with the BP Provider and the embassy if I have a positive result on my Mantoux test?
Yes, I am going to do a Div. 2. I read in the past posts something about this and browsed through the SOL and EN was not really there. That's why I had to ask here. That's too bad.
But do you know anyone that still passed DIAC as EN though?
If I did pass DIAC and worked as EN, I was thinking I'd upgrade to RN eventually.
What do you reckon? Should I just re-apply as RN instead???
dont listen to any agency/consultancy firm.
pass your IELTS then go for a BP. faster, lesser risk, and cheaper.
one more thing, how can you pass DIAC if EN is not in the SOL?
With regards to this mantoux test, I was mantoux tested once and to my surprise I had a positive result but on the other hand a negative result on the Chest Xray. I was confused whether I am positive for PTB or not so I then asked an Infectious Diseases Specialist with regards to it and he told me that 8 out of 10 of us Filipinos would always have a positive result with the mantuox test because we are exposed to PTB a lot. He added that mantoux test is not a definitive test for us Filipinos because it only reveals whether we were exposed to the bacteria or not. The definitive tests, he further add, are chest xrays and sputum culture.
My question is, would I have trouble with the BP Provider and the embassy if I have a positive result on my Mantoux test?
Among the embassy's screening is the chest x-ray and not the mantoux test. So, don't worry about it.
Wow!thats good on you. since you have been approved by aphra i have few questions for you if you dont mind. how many years of nursing experience do u have? is it paid or not? I have also another concern: aphra requires a nursing degree education "UNiversity-based", I finished a 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a COLLEGE and not from a UNIVERSITY. What are my chances of being approved by APHRA? I hope you could help me.thanx!
victoria,
I graduated from a college! it is the nursing curriculum that AHPRA will assess.
With regards to this mantoux test, I was mantoux tested once and to my surprise I had a positive result but on the other hand a negative result on the Chest Xray. I was confused whether I am positive for PTB or not so I then asked an Infectious Diseases Specialist with regards to it and he told me that 8 out of 10 of us Filipinos would always have a positive result with the mantuox test because we are exposed to PTB a lot. He added that mantoux test is not a definitive test for us Filipinos because it only reveals whether we were exposed to the bacteria or not. The definitive tests, he further add, are chest xrays and sputum culture.
My question is, would I have trouble with the BP Provider and the embassy if I have a positive result on my Mantoux test?
Mookie,
Did you have BCG when you were a baby? I reckon almost all of us will become positive for the Mantoux test because of BCG.
False positive result
Due to the test's low specificity, most positive reactions in low-risk individuals are false-positives. A false positive result may be caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria or previous administration of BCG vaccine. Prior vaccination with BCG may result in a false-positive result for many years afterwards.
Hi there! I'm just a newbie here. :) Been reading this thread for a week now and I've acquired very useful information from the posts. Indeed, a very helpful guide to many Filipino nurses who want to work in OZ.
Just want to share to everyone that I have already an eligibility letter from AHPRA (thank GOD) sent to me last June 29. In addition, an offer letter from CON was also forwarded to me via post that I am accommodated on their Sept 26 intake. However, I have questions regarding the requirements of the NSW health dept, such as immunizations and the like. Will someone enlighten me about my issue. :) It would be really appreciated.
1. Adult dose of DPT. Do i need to have another shot?
2. MMr and Varicella. A certification from an MD would be enough? or do i need to have my IgG checked? :)
My visa is SHort stay visa, multiple entry. I got it on August 13.
Hi there! So we'll be classmates?! I'm also in for CON's Sept. 26 intake. Regarding your questions, here's what I understand:
1. Yes, you need one dose (adult) of DPT. Either Boostrix or Adacel will do.
2. If you've had chickenpox before, a medical certificate would suffice. For MMR you need to have had 2 doses. If you neither have both then you have to have 2 doses each. What I did was I had my first MMR and Varicella vaccine at the same day (about a couple of weeks ago). My second dose for both would be on the 20th.
I hope you've at least had the first dose of the MMR and Varicella. I don't think you'll have enough time to complete both because they have to be at least 28 days apart. Maybe you can have your second shot at a clinic in Sydney? From what the coordinator at CON told me, we'll be needing proof of those vaccines at the start of our clinical placement. So I think you'll have enough time, as we still have 4 weeks before being placed in a healthcare facility.
Oh another thing, NSW Health department also requires us to complete Hepa B vaccine AND titre of at least 10 (According to the checklist) :)
What was the brand of your DPT vaccine? How much did it cost?
Thank you.
Hi doodz, I know I'm not sir joiemike hehehe but let me answer your question. There are 2 brands, Boostrix and Adacel. For pedia it's often called DPT but the one for adults I think are called DTap or TdaP. Please don't ask me what they stand for hahaha!
I went to the pedia of my kids. It doesn't matter whether adult or child. She gave me the shots. She was also the one who administered my Mantoux Test. 
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Yes. I know someone who got his eligibility letter without IELTS. He got his eligibility letter last June but he still took IELTS just this August because according to him it is required by the BP schools. Anyway, there is a new rule now with regards to IELTS. It has always been my problem... So I'll just study and study, try and try, pray and pray. Hopefully, God will grant me that 7 in all bands.