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I have just bought the August 2015 edition of Australia & New Zealand magazine. Here is what it says in one of the articles, 'With immediate effect, ANMAC has issued a letter confirming that nursing diplomas are no longer accepted as suitable qualifications for migration skills assessments. The move is designed to bring ANMAC'S assessment policy into line with the Nursing and Midwifery board of Australia's and AHPRA'S policy on the acceptability of nursing diplomas' It is rather disappointing but I'm not surprised in the slightest.

Oh WOW!! Congratulations, that is so reassuring. Looking at your timeline it's been a hell of a long process for you! I think if I do start this I may go slowly mad with all the paperworks and hoops to jump through! Best of Luck!:biggrin:

Oh WOW!! Congratulations, that is so reassuring. Looking at your timeline it's been a hell of a long process for you! I think if I do start this I may go slowly mad with all the paperworks and hoops to jump through! Best of Luck!:biggrin:

Thats a bit confusing, you are either a RN or an EN !! Unless there is different rules depending on which state you are going to, although you apply to the same place for registration so the criteria must be the same.:huh:

I would like to add to this, My father was a Bipolar Manic depressive for most of his adult life, I remember how I felt as a young child. I did not understand what would make my father behave in such a way. You begin to feel as if you are constantly doing something wrong, like I was waiting to be punished. We just basically walked around on eggshells. The illness was not discussed. Your kids need to know that it is not their fault, they need to know that it is your partner that has the problem not you or your kids. I'm sure you do your best to make them feel loved and cared for, you have to reinforce this and remind them that his behaviour is totally unacceptable. Otherwise the abnormal becomes 'normal'. Don't get me wrong, I loved my father dearly, I lost him 18 months ago and I would not have swapped him, he could be the most loving person ever. but then there was the flip side of the coin. My mum is fantastic, she was a constant reasurring presence when days were dark and I always felt loved and protected. I can't offer you any practical advice, I'm afraid, just that you and your children deserve to be happy and safe. Maybe you don't feel deserving of a good life because you chose the wrong person and you blame yourself. I know it must be really difficult for you but you need to know you are precious and are entitled to be happy. I was married for 9 years to an emotionally abusive man, charming one minute and a B****rd the next. Ok' I had no kids and was in my own country (we did look into AUZ actually) but I just thought one day I can't stand this no longer. It totally cleaned me out, £4,000 divorce + £19,000 settlement I struggled for a long time, I did not think I could cope emotionally but I just dug deep, really deep inside and I got though, I have never looked back . A counseller is a fantastic idea, It was my catalyst for filing for divorce, I started to think, what on earth are you doing. They don't give you answers, for me it was like stepping outside myself and looking at what I was doing. I know it is not for everyone, it may just give you a bit more emotional strength to face the future. Sorry this is a long post, I hope you find the peace and happiness you deserve God Bless Taraxxxxx:hug::hug:

Hi! I have posted before about this and I'm still confused. Been to Expo in Leeds today and WA Health had a stand there. I went with my boyfriend (both Nurses) I have a Diploma HE and he has a Bsc Nursing, I asked the lady if my Diploma would be accepted and she pulled a few faces and said the seeing as my Boyfriend has a Degree he could be the main applicant and I could be his dependent. This has peeved me a bit, not to offend my boyfriend I have 15 years experience (He has 11) Does that mean that if I applied it would be a no straight away? I have expereince in general med and gastroenterology, do IVs Venepuncture, Cannulation. They were saying there is a skills shortage. If I am going to end up as the equivilant of an Enrolled Nurse (no offence) then its not worth bothering. On the WA website it says I need a Degree. I am currently topping up my diploma to a Degree with the Open University (total 120 credits at level 3) haven't a clue if this would be accepted. Any advice would be great. Tara:rolleyes:

Thats as clear as mud!! Well at least you tried, I am doing mine anyway because then at least I've got it. Best of luck!:wink:

Thanks guys, thats reassuring to know!:wink:

Thanks!!, What is AHPRA's stance on Diploma nurses?? Are they accepted to work in Australia? I have heard so many conflicting stories!:twitcy:

I never even thought of checking out ICS, could have saved myself a bit of cash!!!! I went with the OU as I've studied literature with them before, but I wasn't sure an OU Nursing Degree would be recognised in OZ however I want to get it anyway so I'll crack on with it!!!

Hi cjmre 76 Your post really made me smile! I am currently studying with the OU to top up my Nursing Diploma and it really is a ball-breaker, I work full time and I'm self-funding the modules. You do feel on your own sometimes and it can sometimes be difficult to relate to other students due to the distance learning aspect. Also I there are also a few studying part time so the have far more time to devote to their studies. I have been thinking about OZ on and off for a couple of years with my boyfriend (he is a nurse too but has his degree) and had intended to top up anyway, but had difficulty getting funding from my trust. I was not sure if OU modules would be accepted in OZ, but would really like to get it now I've started, although I know I've got a hell of alot of work ahead of me!!!:arghh: