Official nurses thread!

**looby1pink** · 04-09-2009, 06:56 PM

Hi
Can anyone help?, I think im starting to make myself panic again. I dont have an agent. I have lodged a 175 visa in May and scored 125 points. Im English, so does that mean i dont need to sit the IELTS (for visa puposes). I did however,sit the IELTS academic last week for nurse registration but now im unsure if i needed the general test for the 175 application..does this make sense?? I can see why people pay agents now lol...please help
Lou

**jocks in oz** · 05-09-2009, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by looby1pink

Hi
Can anyone help?, I think im starting to make myself panic again. I dont have an agent. I have lodged a 175 visa in May and scored 125 points. Im English, so does that mean i dont need to sit the IELTS (for visa puposes). I did however,sit the IELTS academic last week for nurse registration but now im unsure if i needed the general test for the 175 application..does this make sense?? I can see why people pay agents now lol...please help
Lou

Think you just need the english test for your nursing not for visa as friends didnt have to sit an english test for their 175 visa. You dont always need an agent either as both us and our friends done it all ourselves its just your nerves kicking in

Hope that helps and good luck

**jocks in oz** · 05-09-2009, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by yindavies

I want to transfer my WA nursing registration to Queensland. I gained WA registration in May 09 so didn`t have to sit ELTS because it was before July 09. Because its only a transfer will I now have to sit the ELTS? Also I have an interview next week for the Mater ICU for band 6 nurse. Anybody got any information on what their interviews are like? What is the Mater like to work for and is it accessible to the coast? Any information greatly received.
Thanks

You could prob apply for mutual recogition registration through QNC but check on their web site. Its a simple process I did it as I was told to register in NSW as it was quicker and then apply for MR.

Hope this helps:idea:

**jocks in oz** · 05-09-2009, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Janiejo

My registration for NMBWA is going through at the moment and they told me that I need to complete the IELTS Academic test. Hope this helps :spinny:

I believe every overseas nurse who registers in Australia must now sit the english exam but i might be wrong

**emmahardy214** · 05-09-2009, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by jocks in oz

I believe every overseas nurse who registers in Australia must now sit the english exam but i might be wrong

yep its true. i have my exam on 7th of november. i ordered the practice materials off the website and it looks ok to me. for QNC you have to get a grade 7 or above on the academic test to be eligable to register with them. most visas want you to have at least a level 5. get your skates on coz they get booked up pretty quick.
emma

**jocks in oz** · 06-09-2009, 03:37 AM

I am already working in QLD just posted for others to be aware of it but cheers anyways

**Lyndhurst** · 06-09-2009, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by emmahardy214

yep its true. i have my exam on 7th of november. i ordered the practice materials off the website and it looks ok to me. for QNC you have to get a grade 7 or above on the academic test to be eligable to register with them. most visas want you to have at least a level 5. get your skates on coz they get booked up pretty quick.
emma

hi emma..

i have too got practice materials and have done some of the tests..... well what can i say, i think the reading is really hard.... its the time scales and the 3 passages they want you to read included with answering the questions and the answers they are looking for dont replicate with words in the text... so far i have only gor around 30 out of 40 on the paractice tests... will keep trying..

when i do get everything sorted i want to apply for QNC reg... it says on the form i need a police check... can anyone tell me will the one we had done for the visa be ok or does it need to be a new CRB and does anyone have the link...... thanks,,xx

**emmahardy214** · 06-09-2009, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by Lyndhurst

hi emma..

i have too got practice materials and have done some of the tests..... well what can i say, i think the reading is really hard.... its the time scales and the 3 passages they want you to read included with answering the questions and the answers they are looking for dont replicate with words in the text... so far i have only gor around 30 out of 40 on the paractice tests... will keep trying..

when i do get everything sorted i want to apply for QNC reg... it says on the form i need a police check... can anyone tell me will the one we had done for the visa be ok or does it need to be a new CRB and does anyone have the link...... thanks,,xx

this is the web site. you need to click on police certificates in bottom left hand corner.
emma
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**mattytrot** · 09-09-2009, 05:14 AM

Hi all , Martin ,mental health nurse headin to perth on a 176 , hopin to b dere by december , had applied for a job in rockingham but posts are suspended at the moment, what is the agency scene like

**sar74h** · 09-09-2009, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Rachel & Rod

Hi sar74h

I have just graduated too an I have a job offer on the grad programme with Ramsay Health. I have been given an exemption by the NMBWA for the English proficiency test, is this the same as the IELTs test. I am being nominated on a 457 visa ??

cheers

Rachel

Hi rachel, im not too sure to be honest, mine is with Qld Health and havent dealt with the NMBWA. Ive had to do the IELTS( its not too hard, i got a 9 and was positive i had failed!).

I would imagine you will be being sponsored if you have been accepted for employment with Ramsey as being new grads, we are not eligible for any other type of visa.
I think the best thing to do would be to get in touch with the employment services at Ramsey and ask them to help you with your next steps.

Sorry i couldnt be any more help!

Sarah