FAQs about nurses going to Australia

1. What are the requirements for applying for an Australian nurse course (PRN course?
A: There are three requirements: English, a Chinese registered nurse license, and a nurse's work in the past.

2. What visa does it take to go abroad to attend registered nurse courses?
A: You can go abroad with three types of visas: 456 short-term business visa, 575 student visa, and 457 long-term business visa.

3. How long is the learning period of the PRN course?
A: For different universities, the course time is different. The length of the course is 14 weeks, the University of Victoria is 12 weeks, and the University of South Australia is 24 weeks.

4. What is the learning content of the PRN course?
A: There are basically two learning parts: Theory and clinical practice. The theory is the Australian Nursing basics and related knowledge. Clinical Practice promotes students to better understand Australian nursing work.

5. For example, if I have obtained a registered nurse license from South Australia, do I have to study again or take an exam to work in Sydney?
A: No. You only need to register with the local nurse authority in Sydney to start working in Sydney.

6. How many hours does an Australian nurse work in a week?
A: Australia has a 38-hour working week. You can schedule your own work hours. If you want to earn more income, you can take the initiative to do more work.

7. What is the wage level in Australia?
A: Generally, the minimum annual income of registered nurses in Australia is no less than 42 thousand Australian dollars.

8. Have you obtained the Australian registered nurse license to apply for immigration?
A: You can apply for immigration after you meet other requirements of the Australian immigrants. The nurse's license is an important condition for immigration application.

9. Can my family accompany me after my immigration is successful?
A: Yes. The Australian immigration policy is "one-person migration, family migration ". The whole family has an immigration identity as long as you successfully migrate.

10. What is the annual fee for children to go to school after migration?
A: If you are in a public school, no tuition fee is charged. The annual fee is about 100 Australian dollars. If you are in a private school, you need to pay a high tuition fee.