nellandged Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Hiya, wondered if anyone got a rough idea how long takes from applying to AHPRA to registration being granted? I've contacted them to be told it takes as long as it takes! They received my application in June - as a British trained nurse, and i move in October, and obviously want to start applying for jobs as soon as i can, but cant do that without AHPRA number. So any rough estimates much appreciated!! Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceyd Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hi, They are saying up to 6 months, it does depend on the state, and some states are quicker than others. Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scottiesuz Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hiya,wondered if anyone got a rough idea how long takes from applying to AHPRA to registration being granted? I've contacted them to be told it takes as long as it takes! They received my application in June - as a British trained nurse, and i move in October, and obviously want to start applying for jobs as soon as i can, but cant do that without AHPRA number. So any rough estimates much appreciated!! Nell Hi, I am waiting to hear from AHPRA too, and they always give the same answer! You can apply for jobs without being registered with them, I did and got a job before I even applied for registration. What type of visa you going on? We can't get visa till registered as going on 457 so our time of moving all hangs on this. We are hoping to go in November but may be New Year now if they don't get their act together. It is very frustrating but you just need to be patient!:sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellandged Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'm an aussie citizen but nurse trained here, going back with my OH on defacto visa. I was registered in NSW in the past but let it lapse when moved back to UK, but had to reapply from start. When i've looked at jobs online all ask for reg number so thought needed it to apply, thats good to here can apply without! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi from Manchester Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 My OH's AHPRA registration has recently been granted and it took 11 months. This included a request for him to re-submit 2 documents (as they needed to be signed by a notary public rather than a solicitor). He got the feeling that it's currently taking longer for mental health nurses' applications to be processed, and that the Melbourne office is much slower to process applications than the Adalaide office. He did manage to get a job offer from NSW Department of Health before his registration was granted (even though when he applied for the job, it said on the website that registration is a pre-requisite). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tandcmum Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'm a UK citizen and trained and worked in the UK. I sent my application off on 10th June and they acknowledged receipt of it on 24th June. My verification didn't arrive from the NMC until 15th July and i got an email saying i was approved in principle on 15th August. Very quick for me and I didn't get asked for any aditonal documentation. I sent my application to Brisbane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinders5055 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I'm a UK citizen and trained and worked in the UK. I sent my application off on 10th June and they acknowledged receipt of it on 24th June. My verification didn't arrive from the NMC until 15th July and i got an email saying i was approved in principle on 15th August. Very quick for me and I didn't get asked for any aditonal documentation. I sent my application to Brisbane Congratulations! Can I ask did you send your ACRO police check with your application? I am sending certified copies of: Passport, BSc Transcripts, Birth Cert, Marriage Cert, plus a signed copy of my CV and a statement of service. Is this enough? Thanks for your help Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tandcmum Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Congratulations! Can I ask did you send your ACRO police check with your application? I am sending certified copies of: Passport, BSc Transcripts, Birth Cert, Marriage Cert, plus a signed copy of my CV and a statement of service. Is this enough? Thanks for your help Lisa i also sent my degree certificate, a copy of the course syllabus, my inital entry to the NMC, my ENB certificate. I also attached a job description to my statement of service. Also you need to prove english ability so i snet all ym GCSE and A level cerificates plus a statutory declaration staing i was taught and assessed in english hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinders5055 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 i also sent my degree certificate, a copy of the course syllabus, my inital entry to the NMC, my ENB certificate. I also attached a job description to my statement of service. Also you need to prove english ability so i snet all ym GCSE and A level cerificates plus a statutory declaration staing i was taught and assessed in english hope this helps Thanks, I will send a stat dec and my A level certificates. This is a great help :cute: Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alisadaniely Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Hy, my name is Alisa,I am registered nurse from Israel.I have also applyed for registration within AHPRA in august and waiting for an answer..Looking through their webside I have noticed that sometimes they want overseas nurses to do registration course of studies that lasts for about 3 month.I worring about it,beccause the course is quite expensive .Do all overseas nurses have to study or only nurses of specific countries?...:wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loveaussies Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Can Someone help me please!!!!!!!! I got eligibility letter from Ahpra and to complete the registration process they want me to submit my ID's with police clearence certificate to any Ahpra office in person within one year of this eligibility letter....lots of my friends in UK got the same thing recently...I think this is how Ahpra giving out registration nowadays...Anyway in my case I manage to find job and sponsorship 457 visa..So as soon as I reach Australia I will submit my documents with ID to Ahpra office to complete the registration process as Ahpra says..Does anyone know then I will be in the register straight away or I have to wait another month for that....did anyone go through this new Ahpra registration procedure... please help....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulthepom Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hi Nell, the timescales seem to vary, but you're unlikely to get AHPRA to give you a timescale. I sent my application in November and finally recieved my eligibility letter in June, but I had to present myself in person at the AHPRA office and it then took another 3 weeks to get onto the register. The best thing seems to be to 1) make sure you give them as complete and accurate information as you can and 2) contact them (badger them) regularly. Best of luck. keep the faith it is well worth it. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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