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Bachelor of Nursing (Post Reg.) - Available 16th NOV 2010

SPICA invites you to complete your "Bachelor of Nursing (post registration)" leading to "Bachelor of Nursing" program with University Ballarat (UB), which might eventually lead to ‘registration’*. The program commences on

16th November 2010 at ‘Australian Academy of Nursing’ (AAON)

which is associated third party provider for the ‘University of Ballarat’ (UB) and the places are still available.

The ADVANTAGES to you would be :

NEW ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS REVISED 18th AUG 2010- NMBA

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has revised the English Language requirements for the applicants applying for registration as a Registered Nurse (RN). These new requirements are explained in the list of FAQ’s which are published on the NMBA website.

This is a great relief for the overseas students who are currently studying in Australian universities for their tertiary qualifications in nursing, had previously completed their secondary education in English medium and can provide the satisfactory evidence confirming their secondary education.

Nursing students protest in Melbourne - 11th August 2010

About 200 students, mainly from Deakin ,Ballarat and Australian Catholic universities, gathered in front of the Victorian Parliament yesterday seeking a compromise on registration criteria.

Initial Registeration for Overseas Nurses (IRON) SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE**; Apply NOW! FREE ADMISSION & VISA SERVICE*-2011 JAN

A University approved IRON program being conducted in January 2011 by many leading institutes and universities in Australia. 3-4 various institutes / universities are running this program in Jan 2011

Limited Places are avaiable.

If you have:

  • IELTS = 7.0 OR OET = B - Each Band
  • Nurses Board Approval Letter

FREE ADMISSION & VISA ASSISTANCE - LIMITED TIME ONLY!!!!

Please contact us via "Contact Us" page
*Conditions Apply

Accredited Courses for Nurses 1st July 2010

‘All currently approved programs will continue to be approved by the Board under section 283 of the National Law. There will be a two-year lead-time for implementation of the accreditation standards for approved education programs leading to qualifications in nursing and midwifery.

English language skills registration standard for Overseas qualified Nurses

An internationally qualified applicant or an applicant who did not undertake and complete their secondary education to the requisite level required for entry into a nursing or midwifery program, taught and assessed in English must demonstrate that they have the necessary English language skills for registration purposes by achieving the required minimum score in each component of the IELTS academic module, OET or specified alternatives.

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

From 1 July 2010 practitioners of the Nursing and Midwifery professions across Australia will have to meet the same requirements to be registered and their registration will be recognised in all States and Territories. The Board was established under the Health Practitioner Regulation (administrative arrangements) Act, 2009. From 1 July 2010 the Board will operate with its full range of functions under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (the national law) where adopted in a jurisdiction.

Functions of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Changes to the Skilled Occupation List (SOL)

Which occupations will be listed on the new SOL?

Skills Australia will identify skilled occupations of high value to the economy that align with the broader national workforce development strategy. The SOL is expected to include professional, managerial, technical and trade occupations.

Why has the government changed the Skilled Occupation List?

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