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
AHPRA-WA is way too fast in their processing. I lodged my application July 7 and I received eligibility letter last September 8. Praise the Lord!
It's an answered prayer because I did not take IELTS. I only supplied a certification from my secondary and tertiary schools that the medium of instruction was English. But I think this loophole (if indeed a loophole) was patched up just recently with a new advisory that AHPRA released on September 19 specifically mentioning English speaking countries as exemptions. AHHH! I visited a forum in UK and they are very ecstatic. Imagine, they are native speakers but they get flunked on Reading and Writing. Some say they even took IELTS 5 to 6 times already. Unfair? I don't thinks so. We need such hurdles to make us more equipped in foreign lands. This just shows that Pinoys have the English skills comparable to some of our English native friends.Anyway, at least I will take IELTS after my BP. That way my English will be honed while undergoing the program... plus I don't have to worry my IELTS will get expired AGAIN for the third time.
The problem we have with a new IELTS advisory is that the competition becomes stiffer. I hope our fellow Pinoys ahead of us have smoothed our way by their "TLC." We do have a gift in the way we care for our patients... this is one thing that technology cannot duplicate...
Hi HepB. I think we are on the same track. I lodged my applic July 25 but im still waiting for my eligib. My case officer said that they're finalizing my application. I do not have IELTS too, i just submitted Certifications from my HS and college :) do you have a school already? i hope we can get in touch as i am looking for potential BP schools. i will take my IELTS by november hopefully but i want to secure a slot first for January or feb intake.
Do you have a ym or fb account? i cant send Priv message as of the moment. Hoping for your reply. thank you!
Specializes in OR Theatre, Clinical Trainng and Educ..
hi guyz, just want to ask if are there nurses here who recently processed their papers in WA? how long did it take to receive your eligibility? what other states do you guyz know that process faster? thanks in advance...
It took my application 2 months to get approved. I lodged mine in AHPRA-Perth. Just do follow-up from time to time thru e-mail. God bless.
Specializes in OR Theatre, Clinical Trainng and Educ..
Hi HepB. I think we are on the same track. I lodged my applic July 25 but im still waiting for my eligib. My case officer said that they're finalizing my application. I do not have IELTS too, i just submitted Certifications from my HS and college :) do you have a school already? i hope we can get in touch as i am looking for potential BP schools. i will take my IELTS by november hopefully but i want to secure a slot first for January or feb intake.
Do you have a ym or fb account? i cant send Priv message as of the moment. Hoping for your reply. thank you!
I'm planning to apply at IHNA-Victoria. Originally, my first choice was in Hollywood Private Hospital in Perth (only $4000 tuition fee) but they are requiring IELTS regardless of AHPRA approval. And besides, my relatives are staying in Victoria. I'd be able to save lots of dollars if I stay with them.
Just like you, I can't do PM yet, need to do at least 15 posts. So as for now I cannot divulge my e-mail address publicly.
Specializes in OR Theatre, Clinical Trainng and Educ..
Hi HepB. I think we are on the same track. I lodged my applic July 25 but im still waiting for my eligib. My case officer said that they're finalizing my application. I do not have IELTS too, i just submitted Certifications from my HS and college :) do you have a school already? i hope we can get in touch as i am looking for potential BP schools. i will take my IELTS by november hopefully but i want to secure a slot first for January or feb intake.
Do you have a ym or fb account? i cant send Priv message as of the moment. Hoping for your reply. thank you!
Below is the list of some of the bridging schools/hospitals:
It took my application 2 months to get approved. I lodged mine in AHPRA-Perth. Just do follow-up from time to time thru e-mail. God bless.
Hi HepB! May I just ask if AHPRA WA usually responds to their applicant's email? Because I sent them an email two weeks ago regarding the additional requirement that they ask and no reply yet from their end.. How many days would it take them to answer your emails?
Hi HepB. I think we are on the same track. I lodged my applic July 25 but im still waiting for my eligib. My case officer said that they're finalizing my application. I do not have IELTS too, i just submitted Certifications from my HS and college :) do you have a school already? i hope we can get in touch as i am looking for potential BP schools. i will take my IELTS by november hopefully but i want to secure a slot first for January or feb intake.
Do you have a ym or fb account? i cant send Priv message as of the moment. Hoping for your reply. thank you!
Hi reesepano..
I sent you a private message, have your read it?
Anyway, i lodged my application last July 26, day after you did yours. Hopefully i can receive my letter from AHPRA this coming Oct or Nov. Please let me know if youll receive your eligibility and if any of the schools you applied respond to you..
AHPRA-WA is way too fast in their processing. I lodged my application July 7 and I received eligibility letter last September 8. Praise the Lord!
It's an answered prayer because I did not take IELTS. I only supplied a certification from my secondary and tertiary schools that the medium of instruction was English. But I think this loophole (if indeed a loophole) was patched up just recently with a new advisory that AHPRA released on September 19 specifically mentioning English speaking countries as exemptions. AHHH! I visited a forum in UK and they are very ecstatic. Imagine, they are native speakers but they get flunked on Reading and Writing. Some say they even took IELTS 5 to 6 times already. Unfair? I don't thinks so. We need such hurdles to make us more equipped in foreign lands. This just shows that Pinoys have the English skills comparable to some of our English native friends.Anyway, at least I will take IELTS after my BP. That way my English will be honed while undergoing the program... plus I don't have to worry my IELTS will get expired AGAIN for the third time.
The problem we have with a new IELTS advisory is that the competition becomes stiffer. I hope our fellow Pinoys ahead of us have smoothed our way by their "TLC." We do have a gift in the way we care for our patients... this is one thing that technology cannot duplicate...
WOW that is really great HepB..Congrats to you :yeah:
After you lodge your application to WA, did they ask you for an additional requirements?
I sent mine last July 26, and received my receipt thru email plus they asked me some add req such asa syllables and theoretical and clinical units. From then on, i have not receive any email from them. It is more than one month now that i am waiting for a very positive reply from them.
This has been said many times before......nurse education institutions are not suppose to send an international nurse applicants into a clinical situation without them having been tested in english. It is a legal nightmare outthere if a clinical incident should occur with patient care compromised the hospital and the school would be taken to court with or without the letter from AHPRA,
Also and this is the big one.....there is no way can you be offered (if you find one) a sponsored visa without your IELTS. Even plumbers and electricians are tested in english before they can work in Australia and many of them have had some sort of english education.
AHPRA was very wrong in allowing this assessment as they had no control on the type of 'english education" that was provided by non english speaking countries and another big one.....you have never nursed using strictly english medium.
IhNa does specify IELTS 7 is required to be a candidate...I know that with 'Gods will' you will find a way and have lots of hopes and dreams but the reality is courses are filling up and IELTS is required by both bp schools and to purcue a sponsored visa's. and jobs are filling fast.... seems alot of time and effort just to avoid it, when having it opens both bp school and chance for a job and therefore a visa.
Specializes in OR Theatre, Clinical Trainng and Educ..
Hi HepB! May I just ask if AHPRA WA usually responds to their applicant's email? Because I sent them an email two weeks ago regarding the additional requirement that they ask and no reply yet from their end.. How many days would it take them to answer your emails?
So as for now I cannot divulge my e-mail address publicly.
:yeah:
reesepano
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Hi HepB. I think we are on the same track. I lodged my applic July 25 but im still waiting for my eligib. My case officer said that they're finalizing my application. I do not have IELTS too, i just submitted Certifications from my HS and college :) do you have a school already? i hope we can get in touch as i am looking for potential BP schools. i will take my IELTS by november hopefully but i want to secure a slot first for January or feb intake.
Do you have a ym or fb account? i cant send Priv message as of the moment. Hoping for your reply. thank you!