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  1. For those applying to QNC through CAS, please take time to read the following link before you decide to enroll under CAS. http://cas.cqu.edu.au/FCWViewer/getFile.do?id=31344
  2. Actually, the new program manager also said the same thing to me... "they are there to help us get registered not fail us"... the staff of CAS are friendly and helpful... don't hesitate to approach them. good luck to all those who are about to take t...
  3. Any Queensland Nurses here?

    The clinical module and the 160-hour clinical placement is one & the same.
  4. Any Queensland Nurses here?

    you can choose to take the clinical module instead of the test B. its 160 hours of clinical placement in a hospital/aged care facility. where you will be guided and assessed by a preceptor on your nursing skills. you will be designated as student RN ...
  5. Any Queensland Nurses here?

    I would suggest that you give the challenge test A a try before going to the modules. The reference books will be the same anyway. In taking the exam, you have a chance to pass one or all of the categories so your expenses wouldn't cost so much compa...
  6. Guys & gals, Please make the effort to read back what has already been posted. This thread is so long because of repeated information posted for people who doesn't want to be bothered to backread. Peace!
  7. Any Queensland Nurses here?

    I received the acknowledgement letter that QNC has my application was two weeks. The assessment part is the one that takes some time. Hope your application goes smoothly.
  8. Any Queensland Nurses here?

    Yep. Done with it. Read the four recommended books and all the publications in QNC site and you'll do just fine.
  9. Any Queensland Nurses here?

    My acknowledgement letter came in the mail 2 weeks after they received my application. I waited 3 months from the time of acknowledgement for their decision that I need to undergo CAS.
  10. Any Queensland Nurses here?

    In my case, I took it three months after I was made eligible. I don't know the maximum time you're allowed to sit the exam. But considering that there will be changes in the nursing council of Australia in July next year, I don't think it is advisabl...
  11. IELTS GT or Academic - Help!

    Sorry, you would have to take the whole academic exam... IELTS is not offered in parts.... even those who have taken the academic test & failed in one or two categories have to take the whole exam again.
  12. how come you had to take the medical exam twice? I thought that medical exams were valid for six months? is there a difference in the two medical exams you underwent?
  13. congrats dudzy! please share your experiences during your clinical placement if you are allowed... what area were you assigned? is your employer the same as the facility where had your placement? good luck with your nursing career in australia! :)
  14. good day everyone! i would like to ask the people here who have taken or will take the Challenge test B or clinical placement what kind of visa did they apply for? Tourist of Short Business Stay? What supporting documents did they pass? Also, did CAS...
  15. Competency Assessment Service - Queensland, Australia

    hmmm... it seems it would be easier to just pay through check than credit card... thanks for the info