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Hi Lisa, I am a theatre nurse and passed ANMAC, but it seems to me they are really picky on those references. I had 2 references from 2 different hospitals and ANMAC requested both of them to be more detailed. So, they want like a paragraph more than you had originally. for example instead of : I can assist in such and such operations, I had to write: scrubbing, gowning, gloving, preparing instruments, maintaining aseptic sterile field and so on... Basically take a task you do and milk it ... Lol but a paragraph added to each references satisfied them. If I find mine I will pm you, but it completely different area of course. Hope you can resolve it. Good luck. Oxi

Hi guys! Just wanted to share good news! We got our PR visa granted last week!!!! Really excited!!! However, still waiting on Ahpra and house is just gone on the market - so fingers crossed won't be stuck here for too long! Will keep you posted guys xx

I was trained in Ukraine originally although worked in UK for 12 years and ANMAC accredited my diploma equivalent to australian bachelor degree this month. What is the difference between uk diploma trained and degree trained nurses, is it hours, modules? Anyone got any info what degree transcript looks like? So at least I can compare mine before I apply?

Thanks Caz and Ian! I haven't even started AHPRA yet, but reading all your news I better start ASAP... Why it took 8 month, is it average wait now for AHPRA?

Hi guys, just wanted to share good news - ANMAC positive skills assessment received in the post yesterday!!!! After painful 6 month of collecting documents, certifying £££, sending, waiting, collecting more requested documents, certifying £££... EOI is submitted and applied for 190 SA state nomination... Now wait again ... Well it's certainly closer than a year ago )) Start seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for all your advice and help - you all been so helpful!!! Sure will be back to pick your brains )) Oxi

Great news Mandi! So happy for you and good luck! Did you go for an interview while there or over the phone? Xx

Hi Mandi, thank you very much for the suggestion about 190 visa, I overlooked it previously. I am very happy for you that you are already in Adelaide!!! Please let us know on your return how did it go. I am collecting documents for ANMAC at the moment, unfortunately in Kent nothing is free re certifying docs, crown court quoted £70 for each signature, so I think will go with notary public. I am struggling with my CV Aussie style. Could you be so kind to help me with it? Would really appreciate it. Looking forward hearing about your trip. Thanks, Oxi )

Just found out - 489 visa for our family (2adults, 2 kids) will cost 7040.00AUS!!!!!!!!:0 is it the best one to go for? Or any other suggestions? Oxi

Oh my god!! I haven't even thought about it - thank you mummy tummy. Planning to apply for PR for whole family I suppose, haven't look that far yet :0 Will definitely research the paperwork needed for the whole family before going to the notary. Thank you very much Oxi

Hi Nat, nice to know you and hoping we can share tips and ideas to get us through all this to the final destination. Good luck with your Ielts test, I had to do it twice, as writing essay didn't score enough points first time round. After the first fiasco, I have spend about a week watching you tube lessons about structuring the essay - that really helped me. However, English is my second language, so you probably be alright. If you learn the structure - it will help you write an essay quicker, as 1 hour is really tight for two writing parts. Another mistake to avoid - on reading test I didn't write my answers on answer sheet, but in the book with text, then run out of time transferring the answers at the end - so write it straight away onto answer sheet - the rest is easy. Good luck with it!! re: certifying documents - just started the list what to certify, phoned around notaries - got a quote for 7 docs around £100, planning to do couple of copies of each. Requested verification paper from NMC. Next - request IELTS centre send results to ANMAC and AHPRA. Keep in touch, would love to hear about your progress. Oxi

Hi Rachael, Thanks for the invite, I would have love to meet nurses who already gone through this painful process of paperwork... But Doncaster is a bit far from Kent where we live However, God bless you all for sharing all the info on this forum Oxi

Thanks Sue - thats what I thought, so will tighten the belt to pay all those fees :0 Re: timescales - would like to have a visa in a year and will try for PR. We have got school kids - so will be looking for good schools. How difficult is to get into schools in Adelaide, is there a waiting list? Anyone can please help with CV for AHPRA - can't get my head around it thank you Oxi

What's first ANMAC or AHPRA? Hi guys! Haven't been here for awhile due to family circumstances, but ,a year later, with fresh energy we are ready to tackle the move! good news - IELTS are done!!! New dilemma: what's first ANMAC or AHPRA? Also, anyone recently successfully registered with their CV Aussie style? I had a quick look - totally confused. Could anyone be so kind to let me have a look at theirs for ideas? Has registration prices gone up recently? Thank you all.waiting for your help )) Oxi

Thank you Sue, that's very helpful. Sure will have another hundred questions...

Thatnks everyone for your advices, I am enjoying reading your forum - great help. It does seem like a long way to the final destination, but I suppose one step at the time... Oxi P.S. What is 176 visa?

Thank you Mikeh will do! And to Nic: that is very helpful thanks, what is 176? I can see it takes about a year for the whole process? Oxi

Hi everyone! I am an operating theatre registered nurse working in UK. My husband and I seriously want to come and experience life in Adelaide, as we heard it's a lovely place to bring up our two little sons 4 and 6. I have no clue how and where to start the process, so I thought I will try to ask for help on your forum. What to do first: Ielts? australian nursing registration? look for a job? Anyone can help please:smile:. Thanks Oxi