AHPRA NURSING REGISTRATION

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What is the Nursing Registration Process in Australia?
 

  • Eligibility Check: Verify qualifications and OET score.
  • Application Submission: Submit documents like educational certificates and ID.
  • Assessment Process: NMBA reviews qualifications and experience.
  • Criminal History Check: Complete a national criminal history check.
  • Registration and Fees: Pay fees and receive registration confirmation.

Nursing Registration Types in Australia
 

Below is the list of registration types for Nursing and Midwifery in Australia

  • General Registration
  • Limited Registration
  • Non-Practising Registration
  • Student Registration
  • Provisional Registration

Mandatory requirements for Nursing Registration
 

Applicants should submit the below list of mandatory requirements:

  • Criminal history 
  • OET score or English Language proficiency
  • Continuing professional development
  • Professional insurance documents
  • Recency of practice

Other Documentation
 

  • Evidence of Identity
  • Change of Name (if any)
  • Academic Qualifications
  • Registration History
  • Work History
  • Criminal History (if required)
  • English Language Skills
  • Impairment Details (if required)
  • Current Suspension or Cancellation Details (if required)
  • Previous Cancellation, Refusal or Suspension Details (if any)
  • Conditions, Undertakings or Limitations Details (if applicable)
  • Disqualification Details (if any)
  • Conduct, Performance or Health Proceedings Details (if required)
  • Important accreditation requirement for internationally qualified nurses and midwives

Steps to Apply for Nursing Registration in Australia
 

Step 1: Submit your application

Step 2: Review of qualifications, identification and documentation provided

Step 3: Decision

Step 4: Wait for the outcome

Step 5: Get the final decision
 

Australia Registration Application Fees

 

Type of Applicant

National fee ($)

Rebate for NSW registrants ($)

Fee for registrants with principal place of practice in NSW ($)

Application fee for general registration

318

0

318

Application fee for recent graduates that have completed, in the two years prior to the date of application, an approved program of study leading to registration as a nurse or midwife (excluding bridging programs and re-entry to practice programs)

93

0

93

Application fee for non-practising registration

37

0

37

Application fee for fast track application

60

0

60

Registration fee for provisional registration

185

0

185

Late renewal fee for general registration

30

0

30

Late renewal fee for non-practising registration

5

0

5

Objective Structured Clinical (OSCE) for IQNM

 4000

 0

 4000

IQNM Initial assessment review

 300

 0

 300

IQNM Preliminary (internal) review

 575

 0

 575

IQNM Tertiary (External) review

 2500

 0

 2500

Verification of registration status (Certificate of Registration Status)

50

0

50


Processing time to get Nursing Registration in Australia
 

After submitting the application, it takes 6 to 8 weeks to finalize the application status.  

There are several possible outcomes for your application:

Application Status

Possible outcomes

Registration

Registration granted

Registration with conditions and/or a notation

Refusal

Rejected

Withdrawn

Application withdrawn

 

 

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