AHPRA Pathway 2 – Experienced Nurse Direct Registration Pathway
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If you’re a nurse with at least 1 year or 1800 hours of work experience in The UK, The USA, Ireland, Singapore, Spain, or selected Canadian provinces, the AHPRA Pathway 2 is the most direct and efficient route for you to become a Registered Nurse (RN) in Australia.
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Why This Pathway Is Special
This pathway recognizes that the nursing education and health systems in certain countries are comparable to Australia, allowing nurses from these nations to bypass assessments like the OBA (Outcome-Based Assessment).
Eligibility Criteria
You must:
Be a Registered Nurse with a qualification obtained after 2017
Have completed at least 1 year of clinical experience in one of the recognized countries:
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Ireland
- Singapore
- Spain
- Canada (selected provinces like Ontario, British Columbia)
Hold a current license/registration in that country
Application Process
Self-check on AHPRA Website
Choose your qualification country and check eligibility.
Orientation Part 1 (Online)
Mandatory module covering the Australian healthcare system.
Apply through AHPRA with supporting documents such as:
- Proof of qualification (after 2017)
- Work experience certificates
- Fit2Work
- Passport
Registration
If approved, you’ll receive General Registration without additional exams or bridging programs.
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How to Exempt English Language Scores
IELTS/PTE/OET tests can be exempted of you complete the below mentioned conditions:
- You should hold an expired/valid English language score card that was appeared after 2017 January 1.
- You should have used the same English Language Score card within 1 year to get the work rights of any of the 6 intended countries.
- You should either be currently working in the same country or else the maximum year gap from the said country is limited to 1 year.
Benefits of This Pathway
- No need for OBA or bridging programs
- Quick and efficient process
- Lower cost compared to other international pathways
- No need of any examinations
- Better job placement opportunities
FAQs
Can I apply if I studied in India but worked in the UK for one year?
Yes! The key is to have 1 year of experience post-registration in one of the 6 recognized countries after 2017.
What if I graduated before 2017?
Unfortunately, this pathway is only open to those who graduated in or after 2017.
Which Canadian provinces are accepted?
Provinces with comparable nursing standards like Ontario, British Columbia are accepted.
Is this a permanent pathway?
Policies can change. It’s best to apply as soon as you’re eligible.
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