steps for foreign RN to work in australia

[jeffreypink]

i am a filipino nurse and seeing that it will take a long time to get to the US (i already have a license in new mexico and complete visa screen certificate) i have decided to go to australia first while waiting for retrogression to ease up. i've gone to and read the websites of the australian embassy in the philippines, the australian immigration website, the ANMC website, etc. and still can't find where to actually start to get things rolling. i don't have an employer in australia. do i need to find an employer there first in order to start the process, or can i just start the process by myself? is assessment by ANMC the first step?

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Please can I remind members not to post email addresses in posts. Even though you can not send pm's if less than 15 posts you can read them. So if you want email addresses pleases send by pm

[punjabi]

does anyone knows a pinoy who's already on the process of becoming a REGISTERED nurse in Australia?

[punjabi]

[kit25]

Hi,

I applied with QNC and would want to know the progress of your application. Please PM me. Thanks

[oreo812]

Well, liked I've said you can Fast Track your Registration thru QNC's competency assessment service (CAS). When you pass the QNC challenge exam you will be eligible for registration.No need for you to do any bridging program. If successful in part A (achieve an 80 percent pass grade in all four sections of the exam), the applicant may proceed to part B, the clinical competence assessment. If unsuccessful in any or all of the four components of the challenge test part A, the applicant will be directed to the relevant modules of the nursing education program. Information about the challenge test for nursing can be accessed from the CAS website - http://www.cas.cqu.edu.au

Hi justinRN! I'm new to the forum and I've found your post useful I was wonderin' if you've taken these competency tests thru QNC and what's your feedback about it? Thanks! :)