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
hi there, try asking from the nearest health center in your place, its way much cheaper... I got a free MMR shot and Hepa B booster from our health center, I only paid for the DPT, the health center will also provide the certificate that they have given u the said vaccinations. Hope this helps..
hi there, try asking from the nearest health center in your place, its way much cheaper... I got a free MMR shot and Hepa B booster from our health center, I only paid for the DPT, the health center will also provide the certificate that they have given u the said vaccinations. Hope this helps..
is it an adult booster shot? because they said that its different.
is it an adult booster shot? because they said that its different.
yes it's the same. I talked to the doctor first before having the shots, but the DPT is not the same so u really need to pay for that. What I did was , I just do the screening for Hep b, then submitted the results together with my booster shot.
yes it's the same. I talked to the doctor first before having the shots, but the DPT is not the same so u really need to pay for that. What I did was , I just do the screening for Hep b, then submitted the results together with my booster shot.
so youd also be doing the mmr second shot after a month in the health center? :) nice info!
yes it's the same. I talked to the doctor first before having the shots, but the DPT is not the same so u really need to pay for that. What I did was , I just do the screening for Hep b, then submitted the results together with my booster shot.
super thanks! I didn't about asking our health center.. I'll try asking tomorrow or Monday...thanks again!
hi baesa! thanks for the heads-up. if that's the case, then, we really need to the booster shots since the serology tests are quite expensive =( if you don't mind my asking, can you please pm where which schools said such? thank you so much =)
In my case, I chose to have my immunization in a local health center, though we have to pay for some vaccines which are not available like varicella etc.
hello guys! i am currently processing my requirements for my application to AHPRA.
I would like to ask about the payment. For the money order or bank draft, is it okay to get it from local banks like BPI or BDO? The form says it should be drawn from an Australian bank. I can't find one here in our area. Thanks!
I used my BDO account for the payment. My credit card to be specific. You just have to fill up the details about account number etc. in the application form.
Been browsing this thread for some time now and it's really helpful especially when it comes to the meticulous step-by-step application process. You are all amazing for sharing information and I feel really happy for those who became successful in taking this path.
However, I haven't read much information regarding conversion programs. How are they different from the bridging ones? I've been pondering which is better to pursue, taking into consideration that I only have experience in a clinic-based setting, not hospital. Is finding a job/employer easier to attain if one took the conversion program?
I hope you can shed some light unto this concern. Thank you in advance!
Conversion programme is not an option if you are from overseas. It is for Registered Nurses who finished their course here in Australia who wants to convert to a Bachelor's degree. Not sure if it's an option for overseas nurses. You can check AHPRA for registration coming from overseas.
The concept of the BP is to orient the overseas RN to the Australian health care system. It is designed to help the overseas nurse adapt to Australian nursing. This is why you need to finish a BP prior to initial registration with AHPRA.
Conversion programme is not an option if you are from overseas. It is for Registered Nurses who finished their course here in Australia who wants to convert to a Bachelor's degree. Not sure if it's an option for overseas nurses. You can check AHPRA for registration coming from overseas.
The concept of the BP is to orient the overseas RN to the Australian health care system. It is designed to help the overseas nurse adapt to Australian nursing. This is why you need to finish a BP prior to initial registration with AHPRA.
I respectfully beg to disagree. My co-worker opted for an RN conversion program in QL. It's because she is a 2nd courser and she took her BS Nursing in the Philippines for only 2 years. AHPRA requires your BSN to be at least 3 years.
RN Conversion Program -
Pros : - No AHPRA LOE required by Uni
- No IELTS of 7 in all bands initially required. (Will only be required when you submit
your papers to AHPRA for registration
after the course)
- No work experience required.
- Can work part time because it requires student visa
Cons - Definitely more expensive than BP
- 1 year course- (My friend started her program in March last year & ended in Nov)
What bobby123 might be referring to is the RN Graduate Program which is a conversion course for Aussies who have Bachelor's Degree in other fields.
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hi there, try asking from the nearest health center in your place, its way much cheaper... I got a free MMR shot and Hepa B booster from our health center, I only paid for the DPT, the health center will also provide the certificate that they have given u the said vaccinations. Hope this helps..