Your Path to Australian Nursing Registration
Comprehensive NCLEX-RN & OSCE Preparation for International Nurses
Expert-led courses • Step-by-step guidance • AHPRA registration support • Career pathways
Start Your 2025-2026 Registration
New streamlined pathways available from April 2025
📋 2025 AHPRA Registration Pathways
🔄 Hover over each card to see pathway details
Direct Registration
- 🌍 For: UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Singapore, Spain nurses
- 📋 Requires: 1,800+ hours since 2017
- ❌ No NCLEX/OSCE required
- ⏱️ Timeline: 1-6 months
🚀 Fastest pathway available
Standard OBA Pathway
- 🌏 For: Philippines, India, Africa, Asia, Latin America
- 📋 Requires: NCLEX-RN + OSCE
- 💰 OSCE Fee: $4,000 AUD
- ⏱️ Timeline: 12-18 months
📚 Most common pathway
NCLEX-RN Exam
- 📍 Location: Pearson VUE worldwide
- 📝 Format: 75-145 questions
- ⏰ ATT Valid: 6 months
- 📅 Booking: 1-4 weeks for ATT
🎯 Computer adaptive testing
OSCE Clinical Exam
- 📍 Location: Adelaide & Melbourne
- 📝 Format: 10 clinical stations
- ⏱️ Time: 2 min read + 8 min perform
- 📅 Schedule: Alternate months
🏥 Practical skills assessment
⚡ April 2025 Update: New Streamlined Pathways
AHPRA has introduced faster registration options for nurses from approved countries. Key benefits:
- ✓Processing time reduced from 9-12 months to 1-6 months for eligible applicants
- ✓Direct registration without exams for nurses from UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Singapore, Spain
- ✓Minimum 1,800 hours of practice since 2017 required
- ✓Standard OBA pathway remains available for all other countries
📋 For Stream B Nurses: Complete the NCLEX-RN first, then book your OSCE through AHPRA. Our courses prepare you for both exams!
Choose Your Preparation Pathway
Complete 2025-2026 AHPRA preparation - from NCLEX-RN to OSCE clinical assessment
NCLEX-RN Preparation
Master the MCQ assessment
- 1000+ NCLEX-style practice questions
- Comprehensive study materials
- Clinical reasoning strategies
OSCE Preparation
Clinical skills assessment prep
- 10 station clinical scenarios
- NMBA Standards for Practice aligned
- Timed practice sessions
Career & Migration Consult
Complete relocation support
- Visa & migration assistance
- Resume optimization for AU market
- Job placement support
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Registration Guides for International Nurses
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Australian nursing registration
From April 2025, nurses registered in approved countries (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Singapore, Spain) with at least 1,800 hours of practice since 2017 may be eligible for direct registration without NCLEX-RN or OSCE exams. This significantly reduces processing time from 9-12 months to 1-6 months.
It depends on your country of qualification. Nurses from approved comparable countries (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Singapore, Spain) with sufficient practice hours may qualify for direct registration. Nurses from other countries (Philippines, India, most of Africa, Asia, Latin America) will need to complete the standard OBA pathway including NCLEX-RN and OSCE.
The OSCE examination fee is $4,000 AUD. The exam is conducted in Adelaide and Melbourne, Australia. You'll need to factor in travel and accommodation costs if you're based elsewhere.
You must demonstrate English proficiency through approved tests like IELTS (minimum 7.0 overall with no band below 7.0), OET (minimum B in all sections), or PTE Academic (minimum 65 overall with no score below 65). Some nurses from approved English-speaking countries may be exempt.
For Stream A (direct registration): 1-6 months. For Stream B (standard OBA): 12-18 months depending on AHPRA processing times, exam availability, and your preparation timeline. Starting early gives you the best chance of success.
