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
What was the brand of your DPT vaccine? How much did it cost?
Thank you.
It's Tetraxim - a combination of DPT + Polio Myelitis vaccine. I think I paid P900 to the doctor. It was already in a syringe (like most vaccines now). It didn't hurt at all at the time when I was inoculated. I didn't even massage or put ice afterwards. But boy was I wrong!!! My arm really hurt for almost a week!!!! The only consolation though was at least it was my non-dominant arm.
At the risk of being off-topic, I just want to ask for comments anyway. My PRC ID will expire this January. Do I really need to renew it? Will it still be useful to have a current, valid PRC ID when you're in Australia already?
The reason I asked is that I was intending to renew the ID before I leave. Went to PRC a few days ago. The girl at the window told me that I can, indeed, apply for renewal 4 to 6 months before my ID expires and that the renewed ID will be released 4 to 6 months later. The problem though is that you can only apply for renewal on the same year that your present ID expires. Huh???!!! So, it means that they can only accept renewals for 2012 January of next year. Since my expiry is January, they can only accept renewal applications on January also.
:) Which DPT vaccine did you have sweet_tooth? Which one does not have reported side effects? hehe.
I'm "chicken" scared when it comes to vaccines. I had Hepa B booster dose last month. I reckon it is okay to have the DPT now or the next month?
thanx thanx thanx
I had Boostrix :) As to the side effects, sorry can't help you with that. I guess it's fine to have your DPT now but to be sure, just ask your doctor. I had the Boostrix shot about 3 weeks ago and just this afternoon I received my Hepa B booster. My doctor said it was okay.
At the risk of being off-topic, I just want to ask for comments anyway. My PRC ID will expire this January. Do I really need to renew it? Will it still be useful to have a current, valid PRC ID when you're in Australia already?
The reason I asked is that I was intending to renew the ID before I leave. Went to PRC a few days ago. The girl at the window told me that I can, indeed, apply for renewal 4 to 6 months before my ID expires and that the renewed ID will be released 4 to 6 months later. The problem though is that you can only apply for renewal on the same year that your present ID expires. Huh???!!! So, it means that they can only accept renewals for 2012 January of next year. Since my expiry is January, they can only accept renewal applications on January also.
Well I'm not really sure if we NEED to but to be safe I renewed mine last month because it'll expire on October. Do not believe the girl! I got mine the same day! Be sure to ask for the application form for renewal with "Express" on it or something like that. Paid about 900+ pesos. The regular fee is 450 pesos but you'll have to come back for it after 2 months I think.
Don't waste your 100 bucks by having your picture taken outside PRC (with the nametag). You won't be needing it. :)
I also sent my application to AHPRA western australia last May. And I got an email from a registration officer last June 14 that they have already received all my documents.. If rumors are true that they have a speedy process there in WA, then I guess I should be expecting my eligibility really, REALLY soon.
HOPING.. PRAYING..
hi there..
im curious about the result of your application in WA, since i sent my documents last August. Hopefully i can receive a positive response on Nov or Dec..
i have 27 months of experience in the ER but all of it are only volunteer experiences, is that an enough credential?
Where are you in Australia cioman? Correct me if im wrong,if you take your BP in a certain state(for example you took it at ETEA in Victoria), you will be only registered at Victoria and not on other states? is that correct?
hey!
maybe wer in the same boat. i hav almost 3 years of hospital experiences but everything is a vol service .=)
i sent my application to Western Australia cz i heard that its faster in terms of processing. Hopefully i can receive a positive response from them within this year..
When did you send your application to AHPRA WA? did you receive a receipt of your application already?
I sent my application last July, end of the moth if im not mistaken. Then i received an email on Aug 3 that they received my application then on the following day they sent me the receipt. Im still anxious since my hospital exp are all vol service though its more than 2 years =(..
I did. i think you don't have to worry about your volunteer experience. did they ask more documents? I think they have quiet longer processing time now because thay are already bombarded with lots of applications. Where are you planning to take your BP?
I had Hepa B booster dose last month. I reckon it is okay to have the DPT now or the next month?
So, it means that they can only accept renewals for 2012 January of next year. Since my expiry is January, they can only accept renewal applications on January also. 
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It's Tetraxim - a combination of DPT + Polio Myelitis vaccine. I think I paid P900 to the doctor. It was already in a syringe (like most vaccines now). It didn't hurt at all at the time when I was inoculated. I didn't even massage or put ice afterwards. But boy was I wrong!!!
My arm really hurt for almost a week!!!! The only consolation though was at least it was my non-dominant arm. 
