Ahpra application refusal

withap · Jul 28, 2015

My wife is a B.S.N R.N in the U.S. state of Illinois, she graduated in 2009 from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, so far she has been rejected for her nursing license by the AHPRA. Apparently she has just under 800 clinical hours, hoping that either her work experience or some 'easy' way for her to make up those limited hours in a classroom here in Sydney. Dealing with the AHPRA has been difficult at best, happy to know its not just us dealing with this process but sad that it feels like its the SOP.

I understand and am very happy that the AHPRA is thorough with the qualification checks, we all want qualified and competent medical professionals treating us. Its frustrating when we are told that 'US Nurses are qualified in Oz no problem" and then come to find that theyre not really. The AHPRA challenged in the first rejection letter that my wife met the Bachelor's degree qualification.....seriously? UofI UC is an amazing school, challenge the clinical hours....i get that but not the BSN RN.

Rant over. Any American/U.S. Citizen Nurses out there that have a similar experience with AHRPA and got approved? We know that other nurses graduating from UofI have been approved before, just cant seem to get AHPRA to move my wifes application along. Thanks everyone.

Robb & Becky

danapal · Jul 29, 2015

I understand and am very happy that the AHPRA is thorough with the qualification checks, we all want qualified and competent medical professionals treating us.
Robb & Becky

Well, my understanding of a professional check would be to include the work experience after the training as well.

What is a Bachelor in Nursing worth, if s.o. has not worked in this profession for 10 years? And what is it worth if s.o. has just graduated in comparison to s.o. with a Diploma and 10 years of work experience?

To be honest, I do not want to get anything critical in Australia due to mostly unqualified nursing personnel. Just my thoughts...

Milos · Aug 1, 2015

Hey all,

This thread has quietened up a bit lately. Are there many of you still waiting for a response, or have any good news to share?

I applied to AHPRA in May 2015, and received requests for additional info, with all documents supplied by 5th of July. Now I am sitting around waiting, and have been emailed saying that by law AHPRA has to advise me on the outcome by the middle of October. However I still have no date yet on when my application will see the board, hopefully soon!

I am a Swedish RN :)

danapal · Aug 11, 2015

Unfortunately AHPRA still does not support 2013 successfully ANMAC accessed iqn. Well, they wrote it in other words, again...

lisbeth22 · Oct 25, 2015

Hi all. I haven't been online (on this forum) for a very long time. Manzour and Katiefri if you are still having questions send me a private message and I will see if I can help.

I struggled like so many others to get my approval from APHRA, ended up appealing and "won". Got my registration and has for the last six months worked at a private hospital in Sydney,

I haven't kept myself too much up to date with APHRA (other than putting in my re-registration which you have to do every year but is no problem once you got your first registration and are working as a RN). I know they changed their regulations earlier this year and I doubt I would have been successfull with my appeal had I applied at this time.

I honestly think I got my registration because I could provide them with a detailed comparison of the Danish vs Australian vs International nursing standards as well as having had practical clinical experience in Australia (I undertook one semester of my clinical training in Australia while a student). I believe this was the strongest asset of mine.

The bridging programs are costly and vary in length and from what I understand not a quarantee to registration (even if you pass).

Good luck to everyone.

lisbeth22 · Nov 8, 2015

Hi all

thought I'd just let you know that I recently received an email from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). I received this email with a link to a survey because I had recently become registered as a RN. I have included some of the message underneath - by the looks of it they have plans for internationally trained nurses. I wasn't allowed to complete the survey as I had to tick no to having completed my training in Oz. I would have liked to see what they had in mind but I guess that's only for Australian nurses to see

[COLOR=#91278F]What we are doing[/COLOR]

We are developing a new Registered nurse assessment framework to assess the competence of internationally qualified nurses who apply to be registered and subsequently practise in Australia. The framework reflects the day-to-day work and expected practice of entry-level registered nurses in Australia.

[COLOR=#91278F]Have your say[/COLOR]

As a recently registered nurse, you are invited to participate in an online survey on the draft Registered nurse assessment framework. Your feedback will help us validate this new framework and develop an orientation program for internationally qualified nurses.

Due2007 · Feb 24, 2016

Hi lisbeth22,

Another RN from Denmark here. I applied for my registration with AHPRA in Sep. 15 and I just got an email from NMBA with a proposal to refuse registration. I was hoping you might be able to offer some advice on where to start with a submission to the NMBA.

It is very frustrating and it sounds like I have to do the bridging course without any guarantee that I will get the registration when I apply again.

Cathy86 · Mar 15, 2016

I have applied AHPRA at the end of January, I'm glad that they have assigned me a registration officer who email me on 12/2/16. My RO requested for the outstanding documents and expected all to be received after a month. It has been a horrible month for me chasing after people to get things done. I have settled and sent all the documents by early March. However, RO emailed me again regarding the certification from education institute and expected all the documents to be received after 3 days. :***: :sour: O.M.G.! So I keep calling my university asking for tracking number and delivery method. & you know what, their line kept engaged! I'm so depressed now. Are they gonna withdraw my application? 2 days left :cry:

Due2007 · Mar 15, 2016

That happened to me too. I called AHPRA up and explained and they couldn't help. Then my husband called (he is Australian) and they were much more helpful! (Frustrating!) It wasn't my RO we talked to but after the phone call I send an email to the RO and refered to the phone call and said I needed an extension as I was still waiting for a reply from my university about the documents. It was then extended for another 4 weeks I think. She, the RO, did request the university emailed the papers they had sent by mail, which they did.

Good luck.

Cathy86 · Mar 19, 2016

@Due2007, that's good news for you :) I was able to contact my Uni & they gave me the tracking number finally! The problem is, tracking number showing that NSW has received the letter from my Uni on 4/3/16 and why they are still asking me on 14/3/16 whether if the letter has already been posted? Frustrating :no: Wonder if they have lost it

Cathy86 · Mar 23, 2016

My application is officially closed today

I wonder if anyone experience this. I registered in both country: Malaysia & Singapore. However, I worked in Malaysia in 2010 for only 4 months & obviously it's more than 5 years. I saw the statement in ahpra application form: 'If you have been registered outside of Australia, you must arrange for original Certificates of Good Standing or Certificates of Registration Status to be forwarded directly from the registration authority to your AHPRA state or territory office.' As I worked for only 4 months in Malaysia, there is no testimony can be provided (a testimony needed for COGS application in Malaysia), thus I can't apply for COGS. However, COGS has been requested from SG. My RO sent me an email that as what I have written in the registration history, COGS is a must. He mentioned to reapply once all documents are ready & registration fee will be refunded.

Because of no COGS, I was rejected. I wonder if COGS from SG is not enough? What should I do? it's totally unfair!

Jinyoung · Apr 19, 2016

Wow. .. There was hidden factor why we need to spend extra 10000 ! You got the result at least.... My application is still under the assessment for 9 months..Did you eventually undergo brigding course?