joeturtle

Hi everyone, I'm starting this thread so we can share information about the CAS, the program we should pass in order to gain registration in Queensland, Australia. I have passed all four components of the CAS challenge test and it can be done with ha...

The 160 hours clinical placement is the assessment in itself.

Yes, there was a time when the actor patient asked me about the drug I will give, even asked what an mL is, kinda funny really

The assessor looks out for mistakes and he tells you if you commit one. You are only allowed 6 minor mistakes and zero fatal mistakes. Always think before doing, they are in no hurry anyway. As to pharma, focus on side effects and nursing considerati...

Hi, Nurses without experience can pass the part B but its a matter of being confident. The exam was all BASIC nursing skills, which all new grads are supposed to know already. As to interventions, you do all of it on the actor-patient except for inva...

Hi everyone, I passed Part B clinical challenge!!! Praise God for granting me this one. First of all, Brisbane is a beautiful city; clean, sunny and well organized. I wouldn't mind living here . As to the test, it was difficult, but doable. My assess...

Hi there, It's OK to send your application considering that QNC processing time is getting longer and you only lack 0.5 in the writing test. I'm sure you will achieve the required scores this April. Good luck!

I was also looking for sample questions before I took the exam but was unable to find any. I still say the exam is very similar to NCLEX (multiple choice with four options), except that it is in Australian setting. There are many questions that would...

Medicals included physical exam, chest x-ray, and lab tests. You can visit the Australian Embassy website for all the information. It contains the list of their accredited panel doctors in the Philippines. I allotted AU$1000 per month for expenses. I...

Payments can be made through credit card for convenience. If you prefer, ANZ Bank could issue bank drafts in AU$.

I wrote in the application that my reason for visiting Australia is to take the CAS exam. In my opinion, they have few reasons not to grant you the visa because the Part B of CAS, whether it is the one day exam or the 1 month placement, is ONLY avail...

I just received my visa from the Australian Embassy :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D Its a single entry tourist visa (class 676) valid for three months. So all is set for my part B clinical test on the 30th is Brisbane. Wish me luck guys!!!

All modules, including the 1 month clinicals cost AU$902/module

There are currently a lot of challenges that we nurses must face, like the recession and the accompanying difficulty of landing a job. But the important thing is we are focused on our goals and be very persistent in our actions. Look on the bright si...

Hey Ross, I gave you my email through the PM. I'm also looking forward to meeting all the wonderful nurses in this forum, hopefully we can have a get together in Queensland. I'm really excited even if I don't have my visa yet. I wish you well in your...

Only QNC can confirm this. I hope you can email them or maybe someone else who received a letter can confirm this.

Hi there, For the reading part of IELTS, I suggest you practice skim reading. You look at key words while reading the whole article rapidly. This will save you time when you will search for the answers later, when you find the particular part that co...

He is right, I emailed one of the hospitals in Brisbane and they asked me to send a CV. I did and also told them that I'm still in the Philippines and would still need to pass the Part B exam. To my surprise, the HR replied that they definitely have ...

I did part A challenge test in IDP Makati, near greenbelt. Part B test of the CAS can only be done in Queensland.

Its on pages one and two of this forum, posted by me and ciao. :wink2:

Yes, there are some applicants who received approval from QNC even without work experience and second coursers may also be approved by the council. I too am a second courser. However, remember that applications are always assessed individually and on...

Carlos, Thank you so much for all the tips. I really can't thank you enough for sharing all the tips on the clinical challenge test. I feel less anxious now with all the information you have provided in this forum. I still have 3 more weeks to prepar...

Carlos, Thank you very much for sharing this information. I am confident with my clinical skills since I worked in the ICU for quite some time. However, I would not be prepared for the Australian set-up. Well, I have to face the test head on and prep...

Hi there, I prepared for 5 months, but the study time varies since I have a full time job and a small business to run. Since you have passed NCLEX, devote more time to legal issues and transcultural nursing. These two components are based on Austral...

I waited for three months before receiving the letter from QNC that my qualifications have been assessed. That letter states the required IELTS score and the application form for CAS. Just be patient and use the time to review:wink2: