Hi Michelle659
I am currently going through the registration process myself (I just sent all my documents off). I was advised by an agency that I needed to send a letter from my high school stating the years I had studied there and that I was taught and assessed in English. I was also advised to send notarised copies of my school certificates (GCSE and A-Level). You need evidence of at least 5 years education taught and assessed in English. The transcript from your university should also state you were taught and assessed in English along will all the moduels you took, marks and hours of training/practice. This has to be sent straight from your university to AHPRA although I have been warned that it should not be sent until after your application as if it arrives before you application it can be lost/thrown out as it does not relate to any of their current aplicants. This is the same for the NMC verification letter too (although it is best to request the form, just don't post it until after the application is sent.) I sent my application today so I will post my NMC verfication request at the end of the week and ask the university to send my transcript on (They have already prepared it for me).
As for how long applications take, I have heard people say anything from 4-6 weeks to 12months. I have been advised to send my application to the smaller offices like Adelaide and Darwin as well as they are supposed to be quicker. I will post up the progress of my application when I have news. I have posted mine to Adelaide so fingers crossed. In terms of jobs, I have spoken to a few companies and most won't consider you until you have got your registration now so I am leaving off the applications and CV sending until I get my eligability.
Good luck with your application
Emma
