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Australian Nursing Study and Migration Explained: Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse? A New Nursing Pathway with Shorter Courses, Lower English Requirements and PR in 2 Years

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How do Australian migration pathways differ for Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses?

Registered Nurses are on the long-term list and can apply for Subclasses 189, 190, 491 and 186 Direct Entry. Enrolled Nurses are on the short-term list and cannot apply for Subclass 189, but can pursue Subclasses 190 and 491, or move from Subclass 482 to Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition.

Published November 2023.

Although the state nomination allocation is small this fiscal year, competition is fierce. But the three auspicious treasures career –Social Work Early Childhood Education and NursingIt is still a popular profession in Australia! It is said that a wave of 189 invitations will be sent out at the end of the year, so everyone can look forward to it!

Among themcareCan be calledKing of Three Treasures, why do you say that?

One is “Nursing is easy to immigrate”It has been going on for many, many years. No matter how the migration policy changes, nursing deserves a【Stable】words.In addition, nursing isJob opportunities and compensationaspect, it can also be called aVery safeThere is no shortage of nursing care anywhere in Australia.

So I want to passcareaspectsStudy abroad and immigrateWhat should Australia do?Let me introduce it to you today.

registered nurse|registered nurse

First of all, everyone can understand that mainstream nurses in Australia can be divided into two professions

Registered nurse RNandenrolled nurse EN

So what is the difference between these two nurses?

Registered nurses (RN) and enrolled nurses (EN) have certain differences in curriculum, scope of responsibilities, and salary.

Course differences:

Registered nurse (RN)You need to complete a full-time undergraduate or master’s degree in nursing, which is a 2-3-year bachelor’s degree programme.RN tuition fee for one yearThe minimum is about 43,000 AUDs per year。

Enrolled Nurse (EN)The minimum is only required after passingCompletion of a 1.5-2 year Diploma in Nursing course from an accredited TAFE or vocational institution.EN1.5 years of reading is about 30,000 AUDs.。

Salary and job opportunities:

Registered nurse (RN)Although the upfront investment is relatively high, theStarting salary is higher than registered nurse (EN),RN full-time work ranges from 67,000 to 100,000.

Enrolled Nurse (EN),Full time job approx.Between 60000-70000

Migration

Registered nurse (RN)Belong toLong-term single occupation (MLTSSL), you can apply for189 Skilled Migration/190 state nomination/491 state nomination/186 DE employer sponsorship;

Enrolled Nurse (EN)Short Single Occupation (STSOL)Can apply190 state nomination and 491 state nomination, throughemployer sponsorships 482 to 186 TRT permanent residencyWait.

So the main difference is that EN cannot apply for 189. However, EN and RN are in short supply occupations in many states or belong to industry fields with priority invitations. After studying these two majors, you don’t have to worry too much about migration.

How to choose a course?

So when should you study Registered nurse (RN)?

When should I study enrolled nurse (EN)?

01

Already completed undergraduate degree in the country

It is recommended to study for a master’s degree in nursing

Go Registered Nurse RN

If you have friends who have a bachelor’s degree in China, it is recommended to come to Australia to study for a master’s degree in nursing.Master’s degree is usually a 2-year course. It is easy to find a job after graduation and it is also easy to apply for Australian migration. The editor here also recommends some Australian universities that offer a master’s degree in nursing and are courses certified by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Association.

Master of Nursing Studies, University of Queensland

The University of Queensland is ranked in the top 50 by QS,Nursing is ranked 9th in the world, can be said to be his trump card specialty. Courses will also be supervisedUndertake an internship and more than 880 hours of clinical practice.

Duration of study: 2 years

Start time: February

Admission requirements:The professional background requirement has been cancelled. A bachelor’s degree is acceptable. The requirement for 211 is 70 evenly divided, and the requirement for double non-equal sharing is 75

English requirements: IELTS band 7 or equivalent

Tuition fee in 2024: AUD $41,120

Queensland University of Technology Master of Nursing – Entry to Practice Master of Nursing

Queensland University of TechnologyNursing is ranked 30th in the world in the QS world rankings, it can be seen that this major is also good in terms of research and teaching level in the nursing field. In addition to this, the course enables students to use the most advanced and latest technologies during their internship.

Duration of study: 2 years

Start time: February

Admission requirements:Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing major (obtained within 10 years), GPA 4.0/7.0

Language requirements: IELTS four 7 or equivalent

Tuition fee in 2024: AUD $35,300

It can be said that this course is prepared for undergraduate students with non-nursing background.

Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry), Southern Cross University

The Southern Cross University campus is on the Gold Coast, a famous tourist city in Australia. The advantage of this school isSuper discount on tuition fees, andThere is also an annual scholarship of $8,000! There are bonus points for immigrating to remote areas after graduation.

Duration of study: 2 years

Start date: January

Admission requirements:Any undergraduate degree within 10 years, GPA requirement 5.0, need to complete prerequisite courses in physiology

Language requirements: IELTS 4 and 7 or equivalent

Tuition fees for 2024:AUD $31,920

If you want to immigrate more easily

Registered nurse (RN) is the least complicated migration occupation. If you still want to have fewer competitors,More specific fields can be selected。

After graduation from the above courses,Most people can apply for job evaluation in 254499RN nec, and no additional work experience is required.if inAfter graduation, you can make job evaluations in different fields if you have at least three months of work experience in a specific field.. For examplePension, disability rehabilitation nursing, intensive care and emergency care, mental health and other multiple fields. Other fields are generally better invited than nec.The score may be even lower。

Skills assessment information for general and specialised Registered Nurse occupations

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Domestic college degree

Can study nursing diploma

Make a job evaluation of EN

ifDomestic college degree, also want to reduce the burden of time and money,You can also choose to get a college diploma and then make an EN skills assessment.The editor below will introduce you to some schools that you can apply to.

Diploma of Nursing, Central Queensland University

Educational system:18 months

Start time: July

Entry requirements: 18 years or older, completed Year 12 or equivalent overseas qualifications

English requirements: IELTS band 7 or equivalent

Tuition fees for 2024:AUD $26,400 (total)

Tafe Queensland Diploma of Nursing

Educational system:18 months

Start date: January

Entry requirements: Completion of Year 12 or equivalent overseas qualification

English requirements: IELTS band 7 or equivalent

Tuition fees: AUD $27,900 (total)

ifCollegeI want to leave after graduationRN registered nurse

You can study for another undergraduate degree and get a job evaluation as an RN.

Bachelor of Nursing, University of Queensland

Duration of study: 3 years

Start time: February and July

Admission requirements:No high school or undergraduate related major requirements

English requirements: IELTS band 7 or equivalent

Tuition fee in 2024: AUD $41,120

Bachelor of Nursing Science, University of the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast University campus has a beautiful environment, low tuition fees, and generous scholarships.And the five campuses are all in remote areas, so 5 points for remote areas can be added.

Duration of study: 3.3 years

Start time: February and July

Admission requirements: High school diploma or above

English requirements: IELTS four scores of 7 or equivalent (two combined scores within six months are accepted)

Tuition fees for 2023: AUD $29,400

Not enough education? Not good at English? Not enough funds?

In addition, Australia also has a category of nurses calledPersonal Care Assistant(PCA)Personal care assistants mainly work in nursing homes or communities, helping patients bathe, dress, feed, push wheelchairs, clean the house and do some relatively simple tasks. They can also cooperate with registered nurses to monitor, record, and report the patient’s condition.

Australia currently has a huge gap in this field. There is a huge shortage of people and it is easy to find jobs. The weekly salary can reach 1,300 AUDs, which is quite considerable.

Moreover, you can also migrate to Australia after PCA, not only through DAMA, but also through DAMA.You can also migrate to Australia through work through the Australian New Channel labour agreement.

Simply put, this approach is to allowA qualified elderly care institution sponsors you to go through the employer sponsorship channel. Not long after the policy was introduced, in just three months,Already, five agencies have signed the agreement with their unions,It is expected that there will be a sixth one soon.

If you are talking about the nursing courses introduced above, your academic qualifications are not enough, your English is not good, and you are worried about investing too much time and money.You can also come to Australia to study first through this routeA geriatric nursing course leading to a Certificate III or IV,You can graduate in about 6 months, and the requirements for academic qualifications and English are not too high.Later, after finding an employer and working for 2 years, you can get an Australian PR. Here we introduce to you several schools with relatively high cost-effective elderly care courses.

Recommended geriatric nursing courses

MASTERY INSTITUTE AUSTRALIA Certificate III in Individual Support (I) Elderly Care Course

Duration of study: 26 weeks (including 120 hours of internship)

Admission requirements: vocational secondary qualification degree

English requirements: IELTS 5.5

Tuition fee: AUD$4200-AUD$6200

SHAFSTON Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) Elderly Care Course

Duration of study: 17 weeks/20 weeks

Admission time: 2023 23/10, 06/11, 20/11, 4/12

2024 15/01, 29/01

Admission requirements: vocational secondary qualification degree

English requirement: IELTS 5.5

Tuition fee: AUD$4199 for 20 weeks (with COE)

Tafe Queensland Certificate IV in Disability Support Disability Nursing Course

Duration of study: 12 months

Admission date: January 22, 2024

Admission requirements: High school diploma

English requirements: IELTS 6.0 (5.5)

If you already hold a 485/462 visa in China and want to study elderly care courses, the time can be shorter and the price is more favourable. You can contact the assistant for details!

If you are interested in studying abroad and immigrating to the above nursing majors

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Questions and answers

Does Queensland University of Technology’s nursing master’s accept applicants without a nursing background?

Yes. You must have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree awarded within the past 10 years, a GPA of 4.0/7.0, and IELTS 7 in all four components or equivalent.

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