harby88 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 sound like they are enjoying it too , she was laughing ? really glad she finds something funny .., but ssshhh its a secret! ? i think the laughter was more in recognition of how frustrating the situation is but yes the hush hushness of it all is weird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest govane Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Hello Im just about to send all my documents to ahpra!But I cant make up my mind and pick one office!Maybe Perth or Melbourne?I would appreciate any advice! Which one is faster? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harby88 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 avoid Sydney at all costs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlornax Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 People used to always say that but I went sydney anyway and got result in 8 weeks which I was happy with..they always answered the phone and emails and were very helpful. ..I think it depends on individual cases (and maybe some luck!)..some people might argue that the bigger offices do more and so are more resourced and efficient...we could argue the workings of ahpra all day though lol who knows. .just wanted to stick up for sydney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraborg01 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Asked for an update on my registration and they sent me the exact words there are in the website. No timeframes, new regulations and applicants will be informed if new documentation needed. Seriously!!!! This registration takes ages and it does not make sense. Or you are in or you are out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursealex Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Sounding a bit more positive now the dust has died down i think? I've discussed with Aussie healthcare recruiter who doesn't think having a diploma will be an issue as it is considered equal to Aussie bachelor degree. Also received my email from AHPRA 12th February to say they've recived my application - so I at least know it's made it there safely! Fingers and toes crossed that the rest of the process runs smoothly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest govane Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 What about Melbourne? Anyone could tell me about their experience there?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harby88 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 if it helps.....i was told last week by AHPRA that all new overseas applications will go centrally through NSW (Sydney) irrespective of which office you originally apply to......was told by a fairly important AHPRA bod, so no reason to doubt i'm afraid....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harby88 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 email conversation with my case officer......... Good morning Iain Thank you for your email. I am aware you have had discussion with Cathy and she has basically told you as much as I know. The letters have been drafted for sign off and I have been advised that you should receive yours either today or tomorrow by email in the first instance. I do not know what the outcome is as the letters were assigned to other team members to facilitate a speedier process due to the sheer volume of work this end. I hope for a positive outcome for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Am ready Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Does anyone know how long it takes before you receive a full ahpra registration pin number after presenting yourself in the ahpra office for final registration. Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlornax Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) Does anyone know how long it takes before you receive a full ahpra registration pin number after presenting yourself in the ahpra office for final registration. Thank you in advance. I received mine later the same day via email and then it arrived in the post a few days later too Edited February 19, 2014 by xlornax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Am ready Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I received mine later the same day via email and then it arrived in the post a few days later too Thank you xlornax. I went to brisbane office monday 17 february and they promised same day but am still waiting. I have already rang them a couple of times but they said they are still assessing. Am getting worried they will ask for something else when I have already left to go back to uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlornax Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Strange..they cant need anything else from you now..maybe just a hold up unrelated to anything you can do..someone off sick and not getting through things as quick or something..hope u hear soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacticenurse Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I've just read something about AHPRA request evidence for pharmacokinetics! Is this correct?? I did cover this module in the nurse prescribing course but not in my gen adult nursing course. Have they added this to the nurse training now? It's 6 years since I qualified. I hope you guys do get sorted. I really feel for you all.. But keep positive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryldavey Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I finally got registration through on 22/01/14 my paperwork went into them in July 2013 !! it was the most stressful time I've had in years as I was in melbourne from beginning of November. So no job, little money and perm residency that does not help with finding ANY work to keep me going until APHRA could finally sort my registration. Ihave been nursing over 20 years and a midwife over 10 never had any problems with my registration in uk also be warned, employers do not take British trained staff or even reply to your application so don't go there if you haven't got ££££ in the bank to back you up cos you be a long time waiting and your heart will sink many times. It got SO bad that I have returned to UK sadly australia not all it's cracked up to be. Good luck guys. But be very careful what you wish for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryldavey Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Don't go melbourne. Excuse after excuse why registration takes so long they never needed anything else off me from last July but only completed at end January. Useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toodolou Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 sorry to hear that , but thanks for sharing and informing others of your experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlornax Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thats a horrible experience cheryldavey, im sorry to hear that ..but maybe u couldn't get a job because your registration wasnt through yet??.. as I got a few interviews in melbourne in oct/nov. Are you going to go back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Am ready Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Strange..they cant need anything else from you now..maybe just a hold up unrelated to anything you can do..someone off sick and not getting through things as quick or something..hope u hear soon Thanks I will keep waiting patiently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmac Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I finally got registration through on 22/01/14 my paperwork went into them in July 2013 !! it was the most stressful time I've had in years as I was in melbourne from beginning of November. So no job, little money and perm residency that does not help with finding ANY work to keep me going until APHRA could finally sort my registration. Ihave been nursing over 20 years and a midwife over 10 never had any problems with my registration in uk also be warned, employers do not take British trained staff or even reply to your application so don't go there if you haven't got ££££ in the bank to back you up cos you be a long time waiting and your heart will sink many times. It got SO bad that I have returned to UK sadly australia not all it's cracked up to be. Good luck guys. But be very careful what you wish for. I'm really sorry to hear things didn't work out but hope you get some comfort in knowing you tried & for some reason it wasn't meant to be. Good luck with your future in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harby88 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 got a letter emailed from AHPRA today asking for more information to be sent to them for criteria 2 (University Accreditation) criteria 3 (NMC Accreditation) and criteria 8 (evidence of successful completion of pharmacological subject as part of your studies is not sufficient, they want it breaking down more) on a plus note, no mention of any of the other criteria which can only mean that the god old UK Nursing Diploma IS the equivalent of the Australian Bachelor Degree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harby88 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 got a letter emailed from AHPRA today asking for more information to be sent to them for criteria 2 (University Accreditation) criteria 3 (NMC Accreditation) and criteria 8 (evidence of successful completion of pharmacological subject as part of your studies is not sufficient, they want it breaking down more) on a plus note, no mention of any of the other criteria which can only mean that the good old UK Nursing Diploma IS the equivalent of the Australian Bachelor Degree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toodolou Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 yes it is on their new criteria list as needing evidence of completion . i dont have the amount of hours broken down but have pharmacology listed on my uni syllabus, im hoping this is enough evidence for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraborg01 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 got a letter emailed from AHPRA today asking for more information to be sent to them for criteria 2 (University Accreditation) criteria 3 (NMC Accreditation) and criteria 8 (evidence of successful completion of pharmacological subject as part of your studies is not sufficient, they want it breaking down more) on a plus note, no mention of any of the other criteria which can only mean that the good old UK Nursing Diploma IS the equivalent of the Australian Bachelor Degree! But you sent them the detailed transcript already no? what do they need more? I cannot understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harby88 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 But you sent them the detailed transcript already no? what do they need more? I cannot understand. pass? but if that's what they want that's what i'm getting sent to them! apparently the transcript saying 'pharmacology studies' is not enough so back to the Uni for them to tell AHPRA i did pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics & drug calculations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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