jenski100 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 The nmc have not helped me at all regarding criteria 2,3 and 8. uni are currently in the process of completing the forms sent to me by AHPRA regarding accredition so that should cover critera 2and 3. i had my clinical educator print a statement on headed paper regarding the work and exams I've completed about medication preperation and delivery she wrote a little about the pharmacodynamics and kinetics needed to understand the whole medication process. I phoned AHPRA who said this would cover criteria 8. So it's just a waiting game again and hopefully after a long 8 month process to get registered I will get my LOE. Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toodolou Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 The more you get together now the better I'd imagine, it's obviously better to have too much stuff than too little. My fiancee's Uni seem to think they have sufficient evidence for criteria 2 and 3 (and have asked £25 for the privilege) , the NMC seem to know what to do about criteria 8 however only time will tell. Just gotta keep an eye on the posts here now and again, it's been very useful! however beware , sometimes its stated it has to come direct from uni and nmc not from yourselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyv Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Has anybody got any updates on this whole new Aphra process? I was hoping to have ANMAC send on my documents to Aphra when the skills assessment is complete, as I was informed by my agent this was the best thing to do.(I used the agents solicitor to verify docs, but aphra website states public notarys must verify, therefore maybe not acceptable) I'm now not sure if this will still be accepted?? Is it better to restart the process with documentation from scratch? Decisions, decisions grrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlornax Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Ahpra is more particular when it comes to who can certify documents...but I would carry on wth anmac forwarding all info to ahpra and wait to see if they ask for anything extra...they will let u know if anything isn't there or done right and you get 4 weeks or something to provide what they ask for....most local courts will certify documents for free or small fee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hi, currently going through registration process for QLD. Application accepted in September 2013. Currently had one extension up to February 2014. The framework for assessing international nurses has changed from 10th February 2014 and it looks like I will be assessed on the new framework which is now 8 different criterion instead of the 5 when I applied. I have been asked to send more evidence on 2,3 and 8 (new framework can be found at Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website). I now have to prove evidence of satisfactory completion and assessment of study of medication management, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Evidence of successful completion of a pharmacology subject as part of my studies is insufficient. Hope this helps and let me know how you get on. Kerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyv Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks for reply. Did you just send the application form and fee then, with a note saying Anmac were forwarding docs?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks for reply. Did you just send the application form and fee then, with a note saying Anmac were forwarding docs?? I have applied direct to Ahpra as I figured getting registration first before sorting visa would be better. They insist all documents are certified by a notary public if you are outside Australia which is slightly different than a solicitor. There was only one notary public in my town and it cost me £160 to certify all my documents. My plan is to get registration from Ahpra, apply for job in Oz get sponsored for a 457 visa by a private hospital then go through Visa process. Looks like some have got visa first but now can't get registration from Ahpra. My sister emigrated 5 years ago and it was so easy. She now has citizenship and lives in Brisbane. So far this has been so frustrating and has cost near enough £1000 for all the information needed for registration and assessment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyv Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hi Kerry I Pm'd you earlier. Yes its all very costly and there are more and more hoops to jump through now! I didn't apply to Aphra first because I am going for 189 visa and aphra only give you 12 mths to arrive in Aus ( not sure how long until we get visa grant). :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryso Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hi , not sure if everyone is already aware but after reading a post on Poms in Perth "changes to ahpra registration finalisation" where the nurse was able to validate her registration with some certified ID which included a certified copy of a visitor visa which was posted to ahpra instead of having to appear in person. After I read this I emailed ahpra and enquired in regards to these new changes and they confirmed that this was now the case. Although I need to reapply anyway as was unable to validate mine under the old rules but hopefully this may help other nurses who are struggling to get visas ect before the registration expires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest melcousins Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hi Kelly Mine took just over 16 weeks ( July-Nov) but I have heard they are busier in the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest melcousins Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hi everyone, Is it easy enough to get your skills assessed? Who did you get to certify documents? I am also a nurse going to move to Perth just unsure where to start with it all and what visa to go for. I looked at getting a agent, but unsure if its a good idea. Has anyone heard of a agent called Mike Breen at Destination Oz Limited? Vicky I started to use an agent who ripped me off, so I went alone. If you use an agent make sure they are regsitered with MARA. I went on to DIBP website and looked carefully at skillsselect, then on the ANMAC website they explain it all. I used a leagl exec at my solicitors to certify docs, about £1 per page I think. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlornax Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks for reply. Did you just send the application form and fee then, with a note saying Anmac were forwarding docs?? I applied to ahpra first then I only had to do modified skills assessment. Go to your local court and ask them to certify your documents before you pay out any money to get them done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursealex Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 The nmc have not helped me at all regarding criteria 2,3 and 8.uni are currently in the process of completing the forms sent to me by AHPRA regarding accredition so that should cover critera 2and 3. i had my clinical educator print a statement on headed paper regarding the work and exams I've completed about medication preperation and delivery she wrote a little about the pharmacodynamics and kinetics needed to understand the whole medication process. I phoned AHPRA who said this would cover criteria 8. So it's just a waiting game again and hopefully after a long 8 month process to get registered I will get my LOE. Fingers crossed I'm having the same stress... after emailing uni for the information, they said they could help with criteria 2 and 3, however the information for criteria 8 should be in my possession (transcript and portfolio). I've tried the NMC, who have told me that this info needs to come from uni as I completed my training in 2010, and they dont hold the transcript from this period. I think I'll end up holding a sit-in protest at uni until everything's signed and sent off!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Am ready Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Hi just a quick question guys, does anyone know how long it takes to receive a certificate of registration from Ahpra because I am waiting to send it to Anmac for proof of registration? Please. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlornax Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Mine took about 2 weeks but you can also print one off when u log onto your ahpra account Hi just a quick question guys, does anyone know how long it takes to receive a certificate of registration from Ahpra because I am waiting to send it to Anmac for proof of registration? Please. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouncy Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Guys it's me again, more questions about this professional reference!! I've taken advice and I'm writing it myself and will get my old boss to sign it ASAP!! Just wondering about the dates of employment, I know the month and the year but I can't remember the exact date I started and finished! Will the month be acceptable? It was 10 years ago, my memory isn't that good and my hr dept are ignoring me!!! also, this reference is covering a job I had for about 14 months 10 years ago, what I've written so far all seems too brief! It's only really to cover my years of experience as I had 2 years maternity leave over the last 10 so need this to give me 8 years for the extra points!! God, why is this all so tricky!! thank you for any wise words, I appreciate it massively!! Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyv Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 The month and year will be fine x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouncy Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Hi kellyv, thanks for that!! I'll get this thing done if it's the last thing I do!! (Bit melodramatic I know) xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Am ready Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Mine took about 2 weeks but you can also print one off when u log onto your ahpra account Really!!! Thanks but Anmac states that they want the actual certificate sent from me and then send from Ahpra as well. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlornax Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I didnt need to do that..I just got ahpra to forward cert to anmac n that was accepted...think I might have put a print out of the cert in wth my application too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Am ready Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I didnt need to do that..I just got ahpra to forward cert to anmac n that was accepted...think I might have put a print out of the cert in wth my application too Thanks for the reply, I will do the same and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcrock Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Can anyone list the exact documents I need to get verified at the magistrates? Planning to go this week but just want to make sure I have everything, dont want to have to arrange to go back. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic1171 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Bouncy - make sure it lists main duties and whether they were supervised/unsupervised. It's a bit like a condensed job description just bullet pointed. Mine earlier years ones weren't massively detailed and they were accepted. I think it's more around confirmation That you were employed as a nurse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcrock Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Ok done some more digging. I need to apply to ANMAC before going to the magistrates as there is a cover letter I need. Ielts done and NMC pin sent off already. I have my Uni certificates and transcripts but what is the syllabus? Isn't that the same as the transcript? argh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirstyrickman Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hi am new to here today am a 25 year old registered nurse with a bachelor degree and am hoping someone can point me in the right direction on where I can get all the information I require to start the process of a skilled independent visa the Perth I have family in Perth and this is where I want to go. I would much rather do this without paying an agency so any help would be gratefully received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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