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erico2k2:

Mind, sharing ur process cos I have concerns in helping someone back in 9ja, Im in London btw

I went through the same process every nurse has to go through
IELTS
CBT
OSCE.
What are your concerns?

Rene55:
Please my question is directed to Every nurses working in the UK. Pls Can A RM also apply to work in the UK same process of the IELTS, AND UK NMC CBT? Thank You. God bless Nursing Profession.

yes you can apply to be a midwife in the UK, it's the same process. Just Indicate on the application form on your NMC portal that you are applying for midwifery and register for CBT midwifery

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Igbasonproff1:


please as regards the shortage occupation list ( I.e. no one above). What is the minimum years of experience required.??

You no longer need to get experience after your nursing school, NMC has removed that requirement. Now you can apply as soon as you finish nursing school

Arhmiee:



Please Ma, I have a question. I just graduated from school but I have not written license exam yet due to some reasons beyond my control. I learnt that the new policy allows nurses without prior registration to now apply. Ma, pls must I use an agency to get a job in the UK or can I apply on my own.

You can apply on your own. Things are rapidly changing so I will really advice you to write the necessary exams asap especially the CBT because a new test will be Introduced in Jan 2020 and no one knows if it will be easier or more difficult.

*Australia Nursing Board Introduces CBT And OSCE For Foreign Educated Nurses -*


Nurses and midwives with international qualifications arriving in Australia will be offered the choice of either a bridging course or CBT plus OSCE to register in Australia from October 1, 2019.

A year after the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) announced the introduction of a new assessment model for internationally qualified nurses and midwives to attain registration in the country, the board has declared that the new system will come into effect from October 1 this year.

At present, internationally qualified nurses and midwives (IQNMs) who arrive in Australia holding qualifications which are relevant but not substantially equivalent to the Australian qualifications have to undergo a bridging program to attain the registration required to work in the country.

However from next month NMBA will introduce a new assessment model giving candidates the option to choose between the bridging course and the outcomes-based-assessment (OBA) which will be available from January 2020.

"The new model known as outcomes-based-assessment (OBA) will commence in January 2020," the NMBA said in a statement.

“From January 2020, all IQNMs with relevant but not substantially equivalent qualifications will be referred to the OBA,” the statement reads. There will not be any new referrals to the bridging program from next year.

“The priority of the assessment model is public safety and ensuring that all individuals registered as a nurse or midwife in Australia are meeting the same standards, regardless of where they gained their qualifications,” an NMBA spokesperson tells SBS Malayalam.

“Since 2014, IQNMs wanting to register in Australia have been assessed under an interim model of assessment, while the Board undertook an extensive research project to develop a permanent model of assessment. The new model of assessment is based on the recommendations of that research and international best practice,” NMBA added.

*OBA to replace bridging course*

From the October 1, IQNMs who arrive in Australia will be offered to opt-out either the bridging course or OBA to work in the country. But those applying from the January 1 2020, will not be offered the choice of two models.

Those applying from January 1 2020 will only be able to choose OBA, as this will completely replace the current bridging course from 2021.

“Bridging programs are expected to continue until 2021, for IQNMs who hold a referral to bridging. IQNMs will no longer be referred to bridging programs from January 2020,” reads the statement from NMBA.

*What is OBA?*

The outcomes-based-assessment model or OBA that will replace the bridging course consists of two parts. This includes a multiple-choice exam, followed by an objective structured clinical exam (OSCE), which is currently implemented in many countries.

While the first part is a computer-based multiple-choice cognitive assessment, the second part is behavioural assessment in the form of an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).

Those applicants who pass the first stage will be able to go through to the second part of the OBA.


*Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)*

According to NMBA, the OSCE is used to assess whether an IQNM possesses the knowledge, skills and competence of a graduate-level Australian nurse or midwife.

"OSCE implemented in many countries including the United Kingdom is basically to assess how a nurse or midwife can handle the patients in different scenarios in a simulation environment," Kunnumpurathu Bijo, the CEO of Melbourne based Institute of Health and Management, tells SBS Malayalam.

“In the OSCE implemented in the UK the IQNMs need to demonstrate their skills in handling a patient in that country, in the presence of a clinical educator who observes them. It covers every aspect, like their communication to the patient, clinical decision making and practice standards,” says Mr. Bijio.

“However, in the UK, OSCE can only be attempted three times and needs proper training to crack it,” adds Bijo.

*Orientation to be completed*

Once the two-stage assessment process is completed, all IQNMs will also be required to complete an orientation program consisting of three stages.

While stage one is an online assessment to introduce IQNMs to Australia and the Australian healthcare system, stage two covers the diversity of Australian culture. This will be completed once the IQNMs are registered with the NMBA.

The third stage of the orientation program will be provided by the IQNM’s employer, based on NMBA guidelines.

“All the nurses and midwives arriving in Australia will have to complete this orientation program from next year,” says Jaison Thomas an Education Consultant at Sanjose Consultacy in Melbourne to SBS Malayalam.

“The new model is expected to benefit the applicants financially as the adaptation program in Australia is very expensive now when compared to other countries,” he adds.
Source:[url]https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/australia-moves-to-new-assessment-model-for-international-nurses
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BEEJAY452:
@barbiee
Pls send CBT materials to me: search4bj@gmail.com. Thanks

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Zinny18:
Hi all, please I once preregistered with nmc and got ATT in 2017 but didn't register for cbt exam, Now I'm very ready to register, but nmc still has my old record thus won't certify me eligible. Please what do I do to register for cbt.

Inkredible and co please come my rescue

You can send an email to NMC to request for a new ATT, your ATT becomes invalid after 6 months and your eligibility is not based on if you used your previous ATT or not.

Storytime;
last week when I went to work I was told I will be the Nurse in charge heading my unit on 25/07 and I panicked, I thought it was too early to give me this role and I complained but everyone said I was ready except me. I kept imagining things falling apart and being clueless as to what to do but somehow I managed to stay calm on the exterior. Fast forward to that day.
I went to work early, took over and the shift started. It was stressful I wont lie trying to figure out some things on my own, I couldn't go on my break because there was so much to do and even after handing over by 8pm, I stayed an extra hour to ensure all tasks from my shift was completed.
Things I learned from this exercise
1. You will never think you are ready for that new commitment or responsibility until you start.
I didn't know I could do everything I did on Thursday so I learned to have a little more faith in myself.

2. Sometimes you need to sacrifice your personal comfort to get to your goal. In my case, I didnt go on my break meaning I didnt eat or drink the entire day because I didn't want to be behind time.

3. Be organized. Take one step at a time, dont try to do everything at once because the pressure will overwhelm you. Now that I think of it, if I was more organized who knows, I might have gone on my break.

4. Don't act like you know it all otherwise you will fail. I have worked with care assistants and the best way to gain their respect is to show them you are just like them. When you leave Nigeria please drop that 'I'm a nurse and you are a carer attitude' at the airport and be humble enough to learn from everybody irrespective of their job title or age. We work as a team here with the patient as our main focus.

5. Documentation is vital, if it wasn't documented then it was not done. Do not document first before Carrying out the task because anything can happen between those few moments.

6. Be ready to learn and unlearn some practices. Nursing abroad is all about responsibilities, you are accountable to the NMC and they have a working system here.

Rutherford2019:

Hello Barbie...
I received my DL on 27th June and got my TB certificate on 8th July..I applied for COS on 13th..
I'm still waiting for the COS...
My agency told me that it usually comes out from 11th of every month (hopefully August)..
My worry is that my police clearance certificate will expire on 9th August and that's the certificate I have been using throughout the application process..
Do I need to get a new police clearance certificate or can I use this one during my Visa application and biometric..

You will need a new PCC for visa application but make you that you keep the old one safe because you need to show it to NMC during your last document verification.

Jackson1922:


@ barbiee Please which English language test did you take? Was it UkVI academic IELTS or just Mod Academic IELTS

You need ukvi academic for visa application, nmc uk will accept both ukvi or standard academic so my advice is instead of writing standard ielts now then enrol again for ukvi for your visa process, it's better you write ukvi from the beginning, if you get the required score for NMC then use the ukvi for both NMC and VISA. Killing 2 birds with 1 stone

vickyehi:

Congrats@barbie

Thanks dearie

I'm so grateful for this thread, it was long overdue but before I say anything if you are not abroad yet and want to know how you can immigrate as a nurse then follow the link above to the other thread where you can be guided in this process.
With that being said, I will go ahead and share my little experience in diaspora.
As some of you may already know I was on route to USA through the cgfns process but had to stop halfway due to situations beyond my control. During my time off I decided to look into the UK which turned out to be a good idea because few months after I started the process I landed here. I highly recommend this route if you are tired of waiting in Nigeria, you can go to the uk and work while you pursue your American, Canadian or Australian dream. The last time I checked there is a big difference between 10 pounds and 10 naira.

1. I had no issues with immigration, Nursing is on the shortage occupation list so it was easy. my visa was granted within 15 working days without having a visa interview. my employer paid for my visa and flights.

2. I landed in Manchester UK in April and what hit me first was not the fancy airport or buildings, nah it was the cold. My teeth were clattering and I was trying so hard not to appear shaky. it was supposed to be spring but it didnt feel like spring to me though. The cold was real but what was more real was the wind. Everyone kept saying I'm lucky i arrived this period because it was warm and I was like well maybe its warm to you but definitely not to me.

3,4. Working here is different from how we do it back home in Nigeria, we have to explain everything to the patient and get consent before carrying out any procedure. Handwashing nkor? I now carry hand lotion in my pocket because of it, another culture shock is addressing my boss with his or her name. No more sir or ma, they dont even like it when you say mr or mrs in front of their name, secondly I only noticed this when I got here, Nigerians say the word sorry a lot even when it's not necessary and up till today I'm still guilty of this. When someone gets hurt the first thing that comes out of my mouth is sorry and he/she will be like oh it's not your fault thirdly, there is no doctor yelling at you here because that is verbal abuse, everyone does what they are expected to do and not pass their job to someone else. Lastly, you are accountable for all your decisions and actions.

5. Work, make money, further education, travel etc

6. To all Aspiring Nurses, make hay while the sun shines, NMC uk has made the process of immigrating to uk easier and faster, do not waste your opportunities, stop wishing and start acting on those dreams. There is no better time to start this process than now.
Ps. I'm still going to pursue my usa registration but until that time comes, let me jejely enjoy my pounds.
More stories and pictures coming soon.


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jeito1:
@ Barbie

Is it possible for an employer to issue me a certificate of sponsorship pending NMC decision letter? just wondering

Yes it is but it's not common to meet an employer that is willing to take the risk. There have been instances where nurses were sponsored to the UK in hopes of writing OET or IELTS so they can get their DL, some passed and some failed unfortunately leading to losses on the employer's part. That agency stopped this route after the first batch was not as successful as they hoped. So its really not advisable.
It's better you get your DL first before COS then you can apply for a visa.

rennue2day:
.pls I need CBT materials as well my email is rennue2day@gmail.com..tns

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wondafl:
Good morning my professional colleagues. Mentor Barbie and co. Pls if i don't have a personal domiciliary account, can i use someone else's own to make my CBT payment. Thanks

yes you can

Balanced diet is the best way to become healthy

Here in urhobo it is Oghene. Oh look @xoftcore the post above you has been modified. Nice work

jeito1:


itsoyajerry@gmail.com.
Thank you

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Bet with something you can afford to lose..
Everyone knows Betnaija is a manipulative company, that was how my brother gambled with his school fees... as soon as I realized what had happened, I screamed CHINEKE!! Nwaa egbu go mo!!

wondafl:
thanks Barbie... congratulations on your recent stride.

Thanks

jeito1:


Please can you forward CBT reading materials to my WhatsApp number: 09022977952. Thank you

please replace your number with your email and I will send it asap

IYIMAN:
Congratulations to you barbiee, pack your stuff and let's know who's next in line.
Safe trip to the Queen's land.

thanks

wondafl:
Hi all. I want to register for CBT. Someone told me that i can't pay by my self using my gtb debit master card. Please is this true.Boss Incredible me, boss Barbie and co... Thanks

you can pay for yourself If you have a dorm account otherwise Google Bellaz educational center in surulere lagos, she will make the payment on your behalf. The center is also an approved Pearson vue exam center.

Okolomammma:
Super excited... My kid sister smashed her IELTS 7.5 on the dot all round. CBT loading...

congratulations. If she is yet to pay for the exam let her hold on till after April 1st because the cost of cbt will be reduced by then.

annmmesoma:
Hi everyone.Good morning.please I intend writing CBT exams and IELT exam too but I don't the type of IELT to register, whether I should register for general or academic.thanks

please register for ukvi academic. That way, you can use it for both immigration and nmc registration.

michelleonline:
Hello amazing nurses. I'm a registered nurse who has passed her ielts and CBT. But I'm stuck with verification because I have an issue with my date of birth with nmcn which they aren't Willing to edit for me.
Is there anyone who has encountered or know anyone who has this problem?
I need help!!!!
Thank you

I already answered this query in a pm but let me just state it here again incase anybody is in this same situation now or in the future.

1. It is impossible to get nmcn to alter the register because of your mistake. The only exception is if they made the error on their part during documentation and you can prove it that you gave them the right details in the beginning. If you intentionally submitted a wrong date of birth during licensing then be prepared to continue with it because bringing their attention to it may cause you more harm than good. In simple terms, you risk losing your registration for falsifying information.

2. Now that you know the type of mess you are in, how do you fix it?
- you have to start on a clean slate. Simple.
Change the date on your international passport and any other relevant document you have and start a new application with the date on your nursing license. It's going to be a long and expensive journey so be prepared.
P.s.. Its sad that this is the way to move forward in this case. because of one mistake, everything becomes mistakes. If only nmcn will be receptive to changing some things like birth dates then our lives will be more easier.

vickyehi:
Please can someone send me the CBT materials!
I need to propagate this Gospel of the uk

Seriously though I need it......thanks
Vickylass@hotmail.com

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And one more thing.

No matter what anyone tells you, DO NOT PAY ANY AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OR FOR MATERIALS!!
there are many free CBT, IELTS and NCLEX materials available on softcopy to go round.
Don't be desperate to the point of parting with your hard earned money. Those study materials you are itching to buy were sent to your agent/seller free of charge and will be sent to you too if you request for it.
Let's be our sisters and brothers keeper.

I'm so sorry I have not been active on this thread.
Congratulations to iyiman, finally your US dream is a reality and a big congratulations to those that are living their dreams abroad. I'm happy you didn't give up and I hope the success stories from this thread encourages nurses in Nigeria aiming for a better life .. don't settle for less, you can achieve more than you ever imagined.

For those that have been here from the beginning, and to you that have kept this thread alive by responding to questions, your reward is in heaven.

Some of you are aware that I stopped processing my US application midway due to personal reasons however, I proceeded to attempt registration in the UK and will be resuming US registration on a latter date.
I'm going to share every detail about this new adventure very soon.

It is possible to start and finish UK registration within 4 months. Infact, right now the UK is the fastest and easiest route for nurses who really want to leave Nigeria. It's also a good place to start from if your USA or Canadian dream is taking too long.