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In my opinion, the CAS will not fail you without a reasonable ground as they have the mandate to ensure that nurses who will practice in Australia are COMPETENT and of GOOD MORAL character. COMPETENCE is a learned attribute and comes out in time. You learn this theoretically and in clinical practice. GOOD MORAL is innate (well sometimes could be learned). If you breached University policies such as plagiarism and dishonesty, then I think that is a fair and square decision. A lecturer will not fail someone based on minor/little or correctable error. I think it's a case by case basis. You have all the right to appeal. And if you read the CAS website materials, failing a module would mean that you will be referred back to Nursing Council and I think the result could either be among the three: (1) You will not be registered and be banned forever; (2) you will be referred back and do University education; (3) you will be allowed to reapply after sometime. It's all up to the Nursing Council. Best of luck.

Congratulations. You can now e-mail the CAS program administrator directly at [email protected] You can ask them to foward an application for you through e-mail for the challenge test. See if you can still book for the December schedule. All the best.

You need a sponsor to nominate your for 457 (long stay visa). This would take 2 weeks-3 months to complete. Without a sponsor you, you cannot commence work. ENS would take longer but suitable for experienced RNs with at least 3 years experience. For information about immigration please check www.immi.gov.au

Thanks, stef. That's a word from the previous Program Manager but everything has change now as they have a new Program Manager. I would encourage applicants to take the clinical component of CAS instead of the Part B as there is so much to learn in the bedside.

I had my registration in Qld and endorsed it through mutual recognition to another state as I am having some difficulty landing a job recently.

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse. In Victoria it is called Division 2 medication qualified. Nurses assessed as such are qualified for 457 visa application with a sponsor but cannot proceed to permanent residency unless they upgrade in Australia. However, you cannot upgrade while on a 457 visa as you should be working full time, a requirement of your visa.

Here's the mandatory criminal history check for all QNC applicants: http://www.qnc.qld.gov.au/index.php?id=328 Overseas applicants are required to submit NBI clearance at the very start. Hope this helps.

As long as your application is complete it would not take long. The most would be 3 months. Are you a second courser? I heard some stories about second courses assessed as ENs or EENs having finish their degree in 2 years time?

Don't wait for them to tell you. Request for IELTS to be sent directly to QNC. You can use ordinary mail I think you have to pay 300 for that or opt for DHL. Send a certified NBI clearance directly to the Council. There has been changes recently and I think all international applicants are required to submit a penal clearance. You can review within your spare time. 2-3 mos. would be enough. All the best.

I suggest you bring that to a Notary Public not to the police station. In the Philippines, cops are not authorized to sign declarations unlike in Au. Good luck.

I think so. Just make sure that you have submitted all the documents including NBI clearance and IELTS. There is a checklist in the QNC website to guide you. Good luck.

haha:D I'll keep my fingers crossed and I wouldn't even dare attempt to correct you again as everything you say is correct. Kudos.

Hi kye09, Incomplete application can delay your application as I believe the board convenes once a month to assess and decide international applications. If you think yours is complete, it wouldn't take that long. All the best.

this is an excellent source of information. the misconceptions have been cleared. thank you for posting.

Hello Antigone, Your application including your English proficiency examination will be assessed by QNC. CAS will not contact your for part A. The Nursing Board will inform you if you will be referred to CAS for assessment. An application packet will be sent to you by the Board and you will have to send this to CAS. This will not take long 2-3 mos as the most for complete application. Have you submitted your NBI? I recommend that you do not give up your work especially if you are in acute care. It will be an advantage for you having experience when applying for a job in Australia. Hope this helps.