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I am a US nurse, just submited my papers to AHPRA about 3 weeks ago. I know they said 3 months, but i was just wondering if anybody had any personal experiences about how long it actually took them? any tips etc? thanx!

im writing this post for anyone like me who has felt down and depressed after failing the nclex. this has been a long hard journey for me that started in may. I started studying in may, took kaplan, took the test mid july. Failed the first time was ...

Hi I'm a us nurse who has just moved to sydney I was offered a jOb at st George public hospital on 3e am A bit discouraged because it is far away from where I am living and it seems a bit underdeveloped compares to some of the hospitals in us just ...

@RN in USA. I got my registration from AHPRA.. currently in Sydney.. will start work tomorrow actually.. You need to call them!! THey take FOREVER! I submitted my application in march.. didnt hear anything .. called them in june.. they said it hadn't...

Good to hear.. what type of ward did they place you in? I arrived in australia about 2 weeks ago.. currently trying to find a job.. i was offered a job through an agency over here healthstaff recruitment.. but for some reason its taking a long time ...

@US2oz.. how is it over there? Were you able to find a job?

hey anne1, not sure the exact code but the application is for overseas RN. download the form.. and start working on obtaining all the documents it entails. no u do not need to take the ielts test. I had to send a letter from my high school stating i...

Finally got my letter of eligibility! Gave my notice at work.. not scary at all lol.. but a little anxiety feeled.. cuz now its all real! I have emailed a few people about jobs.. but i get a little anxious about that. Im going to be leaving october...

hey us2OZ.. just wondering how you're going over there? any luck finding a job? Hope youre having a great time!

I just got the email form my registration officer.. my letter of eligibility will be coming soon!! Now everything else! Just need to tell my boss lol.

Just letting everyone know.. i have recieved my letter of eligibility.. and did not take the IELTS test.

good for you! have a safe flight and have fun! now if i could only get this approval i would be going with you!

@US2oz.. dont worry about your visa.. as long as you got all your blood taken.. the medical exam you should hear within the next couple weeks.. after i had the medical part done, my visa was granted within i think it was 1-2 weeks.. such a quick and ...

@US2Oz.. dont know if you're reading this anymore .. but im getting really anxious my registration officer told me last tuesday that she got my last piece of information and was hoping to assess and reply to me as soon as possible.. now a week later...

Ok thanks good to know! I guess ill find out more soon enough. So annoying just talked to my case manager on tuesday (wed oz time) she said she FINALLy received the last document she needed (transcript of my clinical courses) on tuesday.. and she wou...

what kind of shoes do nurses wear? here i wear sneakers.. or crocs.. really easy to get around in and when your working fast!

hi emi.. i am in the process of obtaining my AHPRA registration.. which is the first thing you should do as this process takes several months and tedious hours. http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/... go to internationally qualified nursing and ...

i guess you are lucky then! i am not that close with my manager because i only see her for like one hour each morning! Shes kinda stand offish.. so i havent really let her in to what my plans are because i felt like it just wasnt in my best interest....

@neeke.. I'm a USA nurse planning to move to oz as well. Did you buy a ticket yet to move? DO you know if there is an option to buy an open ended ticket because im not sure when i will be returning. How are you finding the job search... i havent star...

so any advice on how to give notice ? Ive never had to really have this conversation before, so any pointers I would appreciate!

Haha sorry am looking more towards the sydney area.. but i plan on making a visit to queensland!

I understand it may not be easy that was probably a poor choice of words but I gave been on contact with recruiters and they have told me that with my experience I will be able to secure a job quickly as there are alot of vacancies

Thank you very much for your reply it did help! Yes I have the working/holiday visa as well.. dont worry that was the easiest part.. it prettty much took like 3 weeks to process.. and then you get an email saying you have the visa! (silly me thought ...

@us2oz.. just wondering .. about how soon after ahpra requested those extra documents from you (letter from high school, university etc) how fast did yo get approved after wards? i am hoping to move by august/september, and i have just sent ahpra the...

ok this is what it says on the AHPRA website ... to further prove my point. All applicants must be able to demonstrate English language skills at IELTS academic level 7 or the equivalent, and the Board may require this in a number of ways. An interna...