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Is there a list of schools in AHPRA/ ANMAC that are only accredited for Conversion? Like for BP.
I am RN in the Philippines and RN here in Dubai, and currently on process of completing requirements to be submitted to AHPRA... and reading about Conversion made me think twice for BP.
TIA.
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June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
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Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
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Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
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Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
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Joined: Mar 14, 2015
since ur hubby did conversion and registerd to aphra after, wud u recall him needing an to present an english exam result? were hoping indi na need if conversion path thank you!
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
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Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
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Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
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*Not affiliated with any of the people mentioned above.
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
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ANZSCO Code: 254423 | Age : 25 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, OET: 10| 65 Points
July 2017 - Passed OET
Oct 2018 - Completed Bridging Program at ACN
Nov-Dec 2018 - Completed AHPRA Registration, ANMAC Assessment and Job Offer
Jan 2019 - Submitted EOI for VISA190 (QLD, offshore) and Applied for TSS (482) VISA
Feb 2019 - TSS VISA Approved and received ITA for 190 (QLD)
March 2019 - Lodged 190 (QLD) VISA application offshore
April 2019 - Started work in QLD via TSS (482) VISA
Oct 2019 - 190 (QLD) granted - Thank you Lord and everyone in the forum!
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ANZSCO Code: 254423 | Age : 25 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, OET: 10| 65 Points
July 2017 - Passed OET
Oct 2018 - Completed Bridging Program at ACN
Nov-Dec 2018 - Completed AHPRA Registration, ANMAC Assessment and Job Offer
Jan 2019 - Submitted EOI for VISA190 (QLD, offshore) and Applied for TSS (482) VISA
Feb 2019 - TSS VISA Approved and received ITA for 190 (QLD)
March 2019 - Lodged 190 (QLD) VISA application offshore
April 2019 - Started work in QLD via TSS (482) VISA
Oct 2019 - 190 (QLD) granted - Thank you Lord and everyone in the forum!
Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
Posts: 552Member
Joined: Apr 27, 2017
08/11/15 - IELTS
16/12/15 - AHPRA registration application
14/01/16 - AHPRA refusal and referral to BP
09-11/16 - Bridging program completion
28/11/16 - AHPRA registration re-application
03/12/16 - AHPRA registered
04/12/16 - Job offered and accepted (457 Sponsorship)
01/04/17 - Medicals for both 457 and future PR application
07/04/17 - ANMAC assessment application
15/04/17 - Filed for resignation from current employer
21/04/17 - Nomination submitted by AU employer
23/05/17 - Nomination granted
31/05/17 - 457 application lodged
16/06/17 - 457 Granted
27/07/17 - EOI Submitted
06/09/17 - ITA received
10/09/17 - PR Skilled Independent 189 Application Lodged
17/10/17 - CO Contact
25/10/17 - Further Information Provided
16/02/18 - Visa Grant Received
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The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) revised Policy for re-entry to practice for nurses and midwives (2019) took effect today.
The re-entry policy enables a consistent approach to decisions relating to people who have previously held registration in Australia as a nurse and/or a midwife and are seeking to re-enter the professions.
The revised policy reflects the findings from an evidence-based review, which aimed to improve the approach to re-entry by making the process clearer for applicants and employers while ensuring public safety.
What’s changed?
In summary, the revised policy:
is structured around assessment and application options
provides clearer guidance for dually registered nurses and/or midwives
provides clearer guidance for those seeking to return to non-clinical practice
has a revised definitions section including the meaning of provisional and general registration and non-clinical practice, and
broadens the options where clinical supervised practice can be undertaken, which is clarified in the definition of ‘supervised practice.’
A number of minor changes were also made following feedback from stakeholders to the advance copy.
Further information
The re-entry policy supports the Recency of practice registration standard. The re-entry policy is supported by fact sheets and other guidance, including:
Fact sheet: Re-entry to practice
Fact sheet: Provisional registration information for health services and employers
Fact sheet: Provisional registration information for nurses and midwives
Supervised practice guidelines
Templates for mapping against the relevant standards for practice
These supporting documents are all available on the Re-entry to practice page on the NMBA website.
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233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
95 pts total
2017
June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts
2018
1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead
Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)
October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!
2019
Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth
2020
Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted
2023
Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted
2024
Oct 31 2024 - Lodged citizenship application
Dec 11 2024 - Received test invite for Feb 18 2025
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Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
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Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."