ErinJ

Thank you K+MgSO4 for that info, I know my references have until the 16th December to reply. Hopefully after that, NWMH will be happy with the refs and I can get to know more info about what area I'm going to exactly. Do you know anyone recently that is an overseas nurse that has came here going to AHPRA office with more documentation when they've got an eligibility letter for registration? If so, how long after that visit if they were happy with the docs they were on the register to practice as a registered nurse? That would be amazing once I know where I would be going to if you could direct me to which hostels would be near the hospital :) Cheers

I'm afraid you've misread this. I graduated nearly two years ago in Nursing. I've been given eligibility to register in Mental health Nursing. Not fully registered. The problems I had with AHPRA were to do with my academic transcripts. Sorry to hear of your difficulties

Hi I didn't get the email notification there was replies to my emails. It seems when AHPRA email you, it can be interpreted as negative. Well guys I got my letter of eligibility for registration. When I land in Australia I've to present more documents such as visa, job offer of employment, police clearance checks, australian residential address and photographic identification and I'm able to go on their register. Its been a nightmare and its not totally finished. The course outline was baffling but the uni and AHPRA sorted it out when the uni sent more stuff. All AHPRA said was they were surprised as my uni is so good at sending them what they require and never had any issues until mine came along. Typical me haha. There's 3 outcomes for us RMN's, we can either be on the register but with restriction that we can only work in Mental Health or have the full shebang registration with no restricitons. Erin

Hey Seen your post, I've just been offered a job at NWMH Melbourne as a mental health nurse. Not got a lot of information about what area I will be working in but I will be going to the Youth Service. I've got my eligibility for registration with AHPRA but I was wondering if you are out there how long did it take for you to become fully registered when you visit the AHPRA office with all the documents they require? Do you know if NWMH offer temporary accommodation for initial arrival? Thanks Erin :)

Hi I'm looking for help and if anyone is familiar with this kind of letter from AHPRA, could you give me some advice please. This is the email I got from AHPRA, I've got a diploma in Mental Health Nursing just one module short of a degree. However in mental health we don't do medical/surgical placements, there is some theory. Pharamacology theory well we did that over the 3 years at uni but never a single module studied on it. My friend who graduated 3 years after me did the same course at the same university, guess what we both are trying to register at the same office in Oz, she's got her registration but its looking likely I don't. There's no difference between us on academic transcripts papers. Here's hoping you can help me out, I've emailed the uni but they can take a long while to get back to you. Erin After reviewing your transcript from UWS, we found that there was not enough information within your transcripts that would give a clear indication that you undertook theoretical and clinical component/s related to the following: Gerontology/Aged care - stand alone or related to mental health (theoretical and clinical) Pharmacology (theoretical) Acute- medical/surgical (theoretical and Clinical) Underpinning science subjects - anatomy and physiology (theoretical) In order for the board to make a decision we require more information, therefore can you please supply from UWS either a detailed subject/module outline or official documentation/letter confirming if and under which subjects these components were covered. I did check the UWS website for a module description for your qualification but was unable to locate one. Please Note: AHPRA will not accept course syllabus issued by a government council in place of a subject outline from a nursing school or college AHPRA is committed to best practice and ensuring the safety of the general public therefore when assessing overseas qualifications AHPRA needs to ensure that the applicant has covered what would be considered core subjects in an Australian nursing qualification as laid out by the ANMAC who accredit courses in Australia. I have attached the accreditation standards from the ANMAC for your perusal. If the applicant has not covered these core subjects they are not considered equivalent to our education standards and if the applicant cannot prove they have covered these core components they may not be eligible for registration.