Was somebody who already had the decision letter asked to submit a police clearance from countries where you worked at the age of 18?
I just finished my ONP, but a friend who worked before in Saudi Arabia who also had her ONP told me the NMC is requiring her to submit police clearnce from Saudi.
This was not required before the changes, it was not indicated on my pack 2 to submit a police clearance.
This is another anxiety for me if they will ask one. I thougt once u have the decision letter, u have already escaped from the agony of submitting documents. Now this thing again?
When did you call NMC? I called them about a week ago. The line was so busy, I had to wait and then suddenly the call was dropped. It cost me about 200 php but I was not able to talk to anyone.
When did you send your Pack 1 again? I sent mine last week of September. Maybe it will take sometime....
update to everyone: sad to say after paying my initial registration they require me police clearance, so even i wasnt required for this during my second stage... i finished the ONp and all but now... sooo dissapointed... I have spoken to somebody on the NMC and she said if I could talk to someone in Saudi embassy here in london to explain that they dont issue police certificate they will accept that... fingers crossed..
Wow. You're a demigod! I heard many took it for more than 3 months. What's the secret to finish it in 3 months and not 6 months? Anyway, Is the duration of the ONP indicated in the decision letter?
Once you finish ONP, will your salary increased automatically to band 5 or it may take a while? They said that if you're under ONP, you will be categorized as band 4 with lower salary.
According to my agency, NMC is really strict about police and state clearances. But I know you'll find a way.
thank u... The secret to finish onp fast is too be with your mentor all the time your on.. and let her sign all the competencies you have finished.. If I were u just take the exam and osce it is faster. Im just lucky because my mentor is also a friend who I have been working for 3 years so she knows me very well. I started as band 3 but they said after i get my pin i will automatically band 5.
I am already waiting for my Pack 2. Hopefully, it'll arrive in two weeks. During ONP, I will be on band 4 as agreed in the contract. Were you affiliated with a hospital during your ONP (as HCA) or were you assigned in nursing homes cause I have read somewhere else that some worked in nursing homes while finishing their ONP. How long will you get your PIN after after registering post ONP?
I guess I just have to be more focused and self-directed so my ONP won't get extended. Thanks for the insight tho.
To my understanding, we will only be allowed to function as a nurse only if we have PIN right. So that's another 3 months of not being paid and not working as a staff nurse. Why do they make it too complicated for us?
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
You can't work as a nurse without a PIN. It isn't complicated you are having to meet requirements as like many other countries the nursing boards are there for patient safety
To my understanding, we will only be allowed to function as a nurse only if we have PIN right. So that's another 3 months of not being paid and not working as a staff nurse. Why do they make it too complicated for us?
No but now you can do it the new way- which is what I am doing instead. Sorry but I am not wasting my time working fulltime in the capacity of a student with no pay in a nursing home. That is just ridiculous and far below my skill level. So I'm choosing the new process instead as I got my decision letter in March 2014.
Doing the computer exam next week, and then just waiting for them to set dates in the UK for OSCE.
Far easier I think. And fairer.
I still confused you guys talking about police clearance? Is this a new thing? Do you still have to do it if you already have the decision?
Are you sure you won't have to repeat the whole process? Because in the new scheme, you need to register online and make an NMC account, and then book for CBT. Once you passed it, that's the time you can download all the forms of NMC (I don't know if the forms are the same as the ones included in Pack 1 and 2 of the old scheme). Gather the necessary documents and then upload them on your own. After 90 days, they'll come up with the decision so you can book for OSCE. The process might take up about 6 months. But if you take the ONP now since you already have DL, do your best so you can finish it in 3 months. Then just wait for another 3 months for your PIN.
Working as a band 4 is not bad at all if you're only waiting for your PIN. Besides, salary is only 300-500 GBP lower than the band 5 pay, right?
It also gives you an idea on the working environment in the UK especially if you are not from there.
oliver01
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@arya
I have been busy also.
When did you call NMC? I called them about a week ago. The line was so busy, I had to wait and then suddenly the call was dropped. It cost me about 200 php but I was not able to talk to anyone.
When did you send your Pack 1 again? I sent mine last week of September. Maybe it will take sometime....
Sent you an email though.
Our God will provide. There's no need to worry.