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
POST # 3 EXPERIENCE, VOLUNTEER NURSE, TRAINEE NURSE
1) Yes, AHPRA will accept (presumably will then approve) your application even if you have zero experience.
Hi. I'm a newbie here. I recently graduated this March 2010 and passed the PNLE this JULY 2010. I registered this October 1 and I've been a volunteer at a hospital since October 1 until present. As early as now, I plan to send my documents to AHPRA. I have all my documents ready except for my IELTS and Cert of Good standing. I just want to clarify, I read page 1 and you said I don't need any experience or training at all. But I read the recency of practice facts and it stated that I need 3 months full time training. I'm quite confused and I hope someone can clarify whether I need that training or not. Also, around how much would the certification of the documents cost? Thanks so much!!!
Dear Marsnurse,
.......I read page 1 and you said I don't need any..... i guess the "you" refers to Me...my code-name is cioman94...
there was a discussion on this matter that you raised, months ago.. the consensus of the contributors/forumers was that.... as of now, AHPRA has not yet specifically require for overseas nurses to have "experience".. but with regards to that 3 months you mentioned, it was also the opinion of the forumers/contributors that it will be addressed or met via the completion of a (BP) Bridging Program, thus you will still meet the "requirement" they set.. nonetheless, situation now is fluid, thus, i will not be surprised if there will be a lot of changes or new policies that AHPRA will issue now or later.. but as of now, zero experience is acceptable to them (without prejudice to their inherent right to deny an application whether you have an experience or none at all)...
cost of certification? i guess your referring to "certified documents".. it should be around P100 per DOCUMENT.. certified by a notary public.. dont forget that EACH PAGE of the document should be signed by the notary public..
good luck to your application.. and keep checking AHPRAs website for updates for your own good..
my application to AHPRA will be having its 3rdmonthsary this 2nd of Nov..the agony of waiting.. ( so stressed out..God i'm not losing faith..i know it will come..
just hold on... the darker the night, the nearer the dawn... you'll get through it.. continue your prayers..
did u received ur receipt already? i guess we're on the same boat:clown: ur just earlier by 2-3weeks... lets just wait, have faith, trust and pixie dust..:nurse:
just maintain your patience and you will be rewarded... we are still luckier than others.. pray for strength..
lol. im not yet in australia. i will be going back there next month. where would i find that AGOS-04 checklist?
i suggest you complete your requirements before going to australia next month. that way your application fee will be cheaper and it will be easier for you to nag them about your status lol! all forms are in the AHPRA-nurse website. i'm not sure about your IELTS requirements though...
i suggest you complete your requirements before going to australia next month. that way your application fee will be cheaper and it will be easier for you to nag them about your status lol! all forms are in the AHPRA-nurse website. i'm not sure about your IELTS requirements though...
my sister told me it's still the same with others. 7.0 band score for all areas. lol. but she told me i can take it even if im already there. i dont know how can that be but i trust her. she's already a registered pharmacist in melbourne.
( so stressed out..God i'm not losing faith..i know it will come..
:nurse:
our time will come....soon...:) in God's time..:)
cioman94
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Dear Marsnurse,
.......I read page 1 and you said I don't need any..... i guess the "you" refers to Me...my code-name is cioman94...
there was a discussion on this matter that you raised, months ago.. the consensus of the contributors/forumers was that.... as of now, AHPRA has not yet specifically require for overseas nurses to have "experience".. but with regards to that 3 months you mentioned, it was also the opinion of the forumers/contributors that it will be addressed or met via the completion of a (BP) Bridging Program, thus you will still meet the "requirement" they set.. nonetheless, situation now is fluid, thus, i will not be surprised if there will be a lot of changes or new policies that AHPRA will issue now or later.. but as of now, zero experience is acceptable to them (without prejudice to their inherent right to deny an application whether you have an experience or none at all)...
cost of certification? i guess your referring to "certified documents".. it should be around P100 per DOCUMENT.. certified by a notary public.. dont forget that EACH PAGE of the document should be signed by the notary public..
good luck to your application.. and keep checking AHPRAs website for updates for your own good..