zoe.ysobel

hello everyone, i need some enlightenment right now. i have received a letter from AHPRA refusing my application for registration as a Registered Nurse. the letter says my qualification from my Nursing school combined with my experience in nursing (i have 9 months full time experience) have been reviewed together and they cannot be considered substantially equivalent, or based on similar competencies, to an approved qualifications. i had to call AHPRA WA regarding this matter today and the lady that i spoke with told me that i need to have 1 (one) year nursing experience for them to consider my application. then i told her that it was on AHPRA AGOS-40 that they require minimum 3 months full time experience and mine is beyond that (again, 9 months full time). it was clearly written on their website and the last update they have is july 2012, that was even the form i printed, filled up and submitted to them. i also said i know some applicants with just 3 months experience and they got their eligibility letters. then i was advised not to compare myself with other applicants since it's a case to case basis. and all i have to do is write an appeal regarding the board's decision and gave me an email address where i can send that email to (Nov 04 is the deadline). i was just letting her know that i based my application and the requirements that i followed on APHRA website. the second question i asked was about my nursing school qualification because it was stated on their letter that my school qualification AND my nursing experience were not substantially equivalent. i asked what was wrong with my Nursing qualification and was there any lacking documents or were there any problems. the lady said none at the moment. smh. it does not make any sense. if AHPRA in general wants a minimum of 1 year experience, they should change what is written on their website. so people like me who's above the minimum requirements according to ther website, but below their so called standard will not waste our money in applying until we complete what is being expected of us. it is clearly a loophole because others can get a pass. i guess it all depends on the state where you passed your application. your opinions would be greatly appreciated.

hi, they will send you an email confirming that they received your application. AHPRA WA is pretty prompt when it comes to emails or at least my agent is.

i am still waiting on my LoE, i was just browsing some schools in advance. goodluck:)

hi, were you able to find out Deakin U's tuition fee? i looked at their website and i couldn't find it too. thanks.

i wish you goodluck, chelseaxyrene. i'm sure you'll get yours as soon as your documents are complete:) after all, ahpra VIC has been prompt in granting eligibility letters nowadays.

oh okay, i thought yours came from WA too. i heard they used to give 2-year validity, guess they decide to change their policies. thanks:)

thanks mbtaRN:)

hi khlei87, i would like to ask the validity of the eligibility letter that was issued to you from ahpra-WA? is it 2 years or 1 year? thanks.

congrats mbtaRN! you are lucky you did not have to wait so long...now i am really thinking of transferring my documents to VIC huhuhu...i just sent mine last week though...

sendmethere, i guess you can start applying to schools asap then decide who gives you a go first. schools are filling so fast so better hurry hehe...you can go to ahpra website and they have the list there.

congrats, sendmethere! your eligibility came in less than a month...wow...i hope the same thing happens to my application but i sent mine in WA...and i am thinking of transferring it but maybe i should wait until i get response from them. where do you plan to take your BP?

hi patringrn, i guess one or a couple of forumers here were in that kind of situation too and they were able to get an extension from ahpra, from what i remember they just emailed ahpra and explained their cases. maybe you can try emailing them again and give them a call just to let them know that you are really trying your best to get an extension. i hope you get a favorable response.

congratulations, ianina...that was fast indeed...now i got nervous since ahpra WA has been pretty slow in granting LOEs and i just had my documents delivered there:( hope you keep us updated...

hi shaneyney, i sent you a private message. i hope i get a response from you. thanks in advance!

thank you very much for an inspiring post:)