Overseas educated RN with a current USA RN license and a year of experience to Aus?

[InnaL]

Hi to everybody and thank you in advance for any suggestions!

I am an RN, currently licensed in the USA with one year of full time employment at the hospital, Telemetry unit. I am holding CGFNS, CPR and ACLS certifications, and currently applied for PCCN certification. I am interested to work in Australia and possibly apply for a permanent residence there.

I have several questions that I hope someone, who had similar experience can answer.

First, regarding nursing qualification, I have a four year Diploma degree, from my country. Would that cause a problem? OR do I need to obtain a BSN degree?

Second, CGFNS, foreign educated nurses, employed in the USA, are familiar with what I am talking about, has my transcript and a graduation certificate on file. Would that be appropriate to request them to forward my transcripts along with their evaluation to ANMC, and would that be accepted?

Third question is regarding language requirement. I read in the paragraph 5 in the Full - Migration Skill Assessment Application, that the requirement to undertake an English language can be waived where an applicant has undertaken preparation for nursing in a country other than the UK, Ireland or USA and has been registered and practiced as an RN for a period of no less than 12 month full-time in one of these countries. Did anyone actually have that requirement waived?

I will also appreciate any insight that can help me with this process.

Thank you very much.

[Interested Party]

hey there!

first, regarding nursing qualification, i have a four year diploma degree, from my country. would that cause a problem? or do i need to obtain a bsn degree?

you will need to make an application to any of the nursing councils or nursing boards in australia and they can then either offer you a registration/licence to practice here or suggest courses to complete to be eligible for registration.

since you have already sat nclex and have a current nursing licence in the us, your chances of getting registration/licence here are greater.

second, cgfns, foreign educated nurses, employed in the usa, are familiar with what i am talking about, has my transcript and a graduation certificate on file. would that be appropriate to request them to forward my transcripts along with their evaluation to anmc, and would that be accepted?

anmc does not issue nursing registration/licence. they only verify your qualifications and current australian nursing registration for immigration purposes eg application for permanent residency visa.

so, you will first need to apply to the nursing council/nursing board from one of the states of australia. you need to have australian registration/licence before any potential employer or agency will even look at you application.

having a current registration with any of the nursing council/board in australia and the necessary and or satisfactory requirements as requested by immigration is usually all that you require to obtain a work visa.

nursing council/board will not accept forwarded transcripts from cgfns. they require verification of transcript from the tertiary provider directly.

third question is regarding language requirement. i read in the paragraph 5 in the full - migration skill assessment application, that the requirement to undertake an english language can be waived where an applicant has undertaken preparation for nursing in a country other than the uk, ireland or usa and has been registered and practiced as an rn for a period of no less than 12 month full-time in one of these countries. did anyone actually have that requirement waived?

this paragraph states preparation ...... and registered .... and practiced as rn ...... no less than 12 months fulltime .....

you stated that you obatined a 4 yr dip in your native country but have gained 12 months experience in the us, so it looks like you will need to complete an english language test.

ip

[InnaL]

To keep posted those who interested

I do not have to take english competency test, I have a high school equivalency diploma from USA. However, I do need to take a challenge test in order to be registered as RN in Aus

[mclovin]

Hey, I just had lunch with a friend yesterday and we talked about moving to Australia. It seems like it would be exciting! How is the nursing down in Australia, is it in demand like it is in the US? Does it pay well? Please, let me know! thanks!

[Grace Oz]

Hey, I just had lunch with a friend yesterday and we talked about moving to Australia. It seems like it would be exciting! How is the nursing down in Australia, is it in demand like it is in the US? Does it pay well? Please, let me know! thanks!

Well mate, the working, the living, the wages, in fact the whole shebang, of life in Australia is just absolutley bloody wonderful!

But then, I'm terribly biased! :heartbeat:D;)

You just need to be careful of our critters!

[oneproudigorot, MSN, RN]

hey there!

first, regarding nursing qualification, i have a four year diploma degree, from my country. would that cause a problem? or do i need to obtain a bsn degree?

you will need to make an application to any of the nursing councils or nursing boards in australia and they can then either offer you a registration/licence to practice here or suggest courses to complete to be eligible for registration.

since you have already sat nclex and have a current nursing licence in the us, your chances of getting registration/licence here are greater.

second, cgfns, foreign educated nurses, employed in the usa, are familiar with what i am talking about, has my transcript and a graduation certificate on file. would that be appropriate to request them to forward my transcripts along with their evaluation to anmc, and would that be accepted?

anmc does not issue nursing registration/licence. they only verify your qualifications and current australian nursing registration for immigration purposes eg application for permanent residency visa.

so, you will first need to apply to the nursing council/nursing board from one of the states of australia. you need to have australian registration/licence before any potential employer or agency will even look at you application.

having a current registration with any of the nursing council/board in australia and the necessary and or satisfactory requirements as requested by immigration is usually all that you require to obtain a work visa.

nursing council/board will not accept forwarded transcripts from cgfns. they require verification of transcript from the tertiary provider directly.

third question is regarding language requirement. i read in the paragraph 5 in the full - migration skill assessment application, that the requirement to undertake an english language can be waived where an applicant has undertaken preparation for nursing in a country other than the uk, ireland or usa and has been registered and practiced as an rn for a period of no less than 12 month full-time in one of these countries. did anyone actually have that requirement waived?

this paragraph states preparation ...... and registered .... and practiced as rn ...... no less than 12 months fulltime .....

you stated that you obatined a 4 yr dip in your native country but have gained 12 months experience in the us, so it looks like you will need to complete an english language test.

ip

hi there! can anyone refer me to a reputable immigration agency that can help me with the process of going to aus?

i am a nurse here in the philippines. i've already passed my cgfns, nclex and ielts. america isn't going to open its doors anytime soon so i thought of going to aus first.

how much time will it take me to become an australian immigrant?

i am considering staying long in aus..

[nyapa, RN]

Check the Australian Government Immigration site, the nurses boards in each State, and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council website.

Also, its probably a good idea to check the other threads, as many others have asked the same question, and ppl may have given some great answers for you already.