hamsterqueen Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Hi all, I’m new to Poms In Oz and wondering if anyone can answer my question on whether UK Diploma qualified nurses (not degree qualified) can get registered with APHRA as an Enrolled Nurse or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse? I’m finding it really difficult to find out this information. Please help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 You probably won't find answers to that anywhere, because a UK Diploma qualified nurse can't get a visa to work in Australia, so there wouldn't be many people looking for that information. So the only way the question is relevant is, if you're coming to Australia on a WHV or with a partner who does qualify for a visa. Have you tried contacting APHRA and asking the question direct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Snowball Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 My instinctive answer would be no. Not based on anything other than like the NMC they have recognised courses for each sort of registration type. As marisa has said maybe ring and ask them. You might find that they will ask you to pay for a proper assessment which means you’ll have to apply, pay the fee and accept losing the money if it’s a no. Good luck and let us know if you get an answer as others may find this useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamsterqueen Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 Thanks all, forgot to say I’m an Australian citizen so don’t need a visa. Just wanted to know about nursing in Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 3 hours ago, hamsterqueen said: Thanks all, forgot to say I’m an Australian citizen so don’t need a visa. Just wanted to know about nursing in Oz. Have you contacted AHPRA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNinja Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I believe that the 'Trans-Tasman agreement' has frequently been referred to whenever Diploma vs Degree argument popped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Blackburn Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Hi. My friend whom i trained with in the uk, RN diploma course, has lived in Perth for years. Since emigrating shes worked as a registered nurse, not an EN. Hope this helps. I would contact the Aussie nursing council. I topped up my diploma, at Uni to get a degree. Took 2 yrs, but can do it quicker, if prepared to have that extra stress! Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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