Nurse77

Thanks for the advice:)

Thank you for your reply...I know it is not going to be easy:(

Hi again, thanks so much for the info...I know the wait will be super long, but at this point I cannot do anything to increase my points...unless I go for my Masters in regional Australia for 2 years and gain 10 extra points (and maybe some points for work experience while I am there}. That's gonna be super expensive, that's why I think to at least try for a state nomination. By the way, did you obtain you BSN overseas? Which country, if you don't mind me asking? Thanks for your help again, I will keep you posted.

Hi, Thank you for your response. I was educated in the U.S. and have a bachelor's degree in nursing. I have already received my "in principle approval from AHPRA", but I will not be able to present in person by the given deadline due to some personal reasons. So I was thinking to apply to ANMAC for the modified plus assessment while my AHPRA letter is still valid and get that out of the way. I am just not sure if NSW is going to ask for AHPRA registration in case I get an invite, or positive skill assessment would be enough. Anybody here who applied for NSW nomination with similar experience? I work at a Clinic for Asthma and Allergy, so I was thinking to apply as a registered nurse nec, or registered nurse (primary health care). Did you guys apply on your own or through an agent? The process can be complex and I know the fees are high, but do you recommend using a MARA agent? I am sure by the time the ANMAC assessment is done, I will have at least 1 year of experience and maybe qualify for another state nomination like Northern Territory. I know 65 points is not a good score, but I already got 20 for English, and I cannot get any points for work experience and definitely do not want to wait another 2.5 years to get additional 5 points for work experience. Anybody here who got approved for state nomination with minimum points? Thank you for your feedback.

Hello, Is AHPRA registration necessary before applying for 190 visa? I have 65 points including state sponsorship and less than a year of nursing experience. I know that I can do the ANMAC assessment without being registered with AHPRA, but not sure if registration is required in order for state nomination to be approved. I am thinking of applying for 190 for NSW since they do not have a requirement for work experience. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!