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Nursing in Australia

Good pay, sunshine and strong family routes. The outcomes-based assessment includes an exam and an in-person OSCE.

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Ahpra / Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

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New South Wales · Ahpra and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Victoria · Ahpra and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Queensland · Ahpra and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Western Australia · Ahpra and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
South Australia · Ahpra and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Tasmania · Ahpra and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Australian Capital Territory · Ahpra and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Northern Territory · Ahpra and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Tests and exams on this route

IELTS An English test. Nurses almost always need the Academic version, not General Training.
OET An English test written for healthcare workers, using real clinical situations.
PTE A computer-based English test accepted in Australia.
TOEFL An English test accepted by some boards. Check that your board lists it.
NCLEX-RN The licensing exam for registered nurses in the US and Canada. Also used in Australia and New Zealand assessments.
OSCE A practical exam where you show clinical skills at stations, in person.
OSCE A practical exam where you show clinical skills at stations, in person.

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