Your Pathway to
Australian Nursing Registration
Comprehensive NCLEX-RN and OSCE preparation for international nurses. Aligned with the 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan and NMBA Standards for Practice.
Choose Your Preparation Path
Whether you need the NCLEX-RN, OSCE, or career guidance — we have you covered.
NCLEX-RN Exam Prep
Master the 85-150 question computer adaptive test. Aligned with the 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan including Next Generation NCLEX formats.
- ✓2,500+ practice questions with rationales
- ✓NGN formats: Bowtie, Trend, SATA, Matrix
- ✓25 NCLEX audio lectures with slide sync
- ✓Clinical Judgment Measurement Model
- ✓Mock exams with performance analytics
OSCE Clinical Simulation
Practise all 10 OSCE station types with real-time voice interaction. Scored against the 7 NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.
- ✓30 clinical stations across 6 domains
- ✓Real-time voice interaction (patient & examiner)
- ✓7 NMBA Standards evaluation
- ✓2 min reading + 8 min performance
- ✓Practice & mock exam modes
Career & Migration
End-to-end support for your move to Australia. From AHPRA registration guidance to job placement assistance.
- ✓AHPRA registration pathway guidance
- ✓Visa options (482, 494, 186)
- ✓Australian nursing CV preparation
- ✓Interview preparation
- ✓Job placement assistance
2025-2026 Registration Pathways
Your pathway depends on where you trained. The April 2025 streamlined pathway significantly reduces requirements for nurses from comparable jurisdictions.
Stream A — Streamlined
No NCLEX or OSCE required
For nurses from comparable jurisdictions with 1,800+ hours practice since 1 January 2017.
Timeline: 1-3 months | No exam fees
Stream B — OBA Pathway
NCLEX-RN + OSCE required
For nurses from non-comparable jurisdictions. Must pass both the NCLEX-RN (MCQ) and OSCE (clinical) exams.
Timeline: 9-12 months | NCLEX ~$530 AUD + OSCE $4,000 AUD
March 2025 English Language Update
Writing scores have been reduced across all tests. Cambridge English (C1/C2) is now accepted.
Registration Guide for Your Country
Country-specific requirements, costs, timelines, and visa options for 2026.
Filipino Nurses
Stream B · Largest nursing community
Indian Nurses
Stream B · BSc Nursing & GNM
UK & Ireland Nurses
Stream A · Streamlined pathway
USA & Canada Nurses
Stream A · Streamlined pathway
Nepali Nurses
Stream B · BSc & PCL Nursing
Other Countries
Stream B/C · Kenya, Nigeria, China, Brazil + more
Frequently Asked Questions
Nurses from comparable jurisdictions (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada BC/ON, Singapore, Spain) with 1,800+ hours practice since 1 January 2017 no longer need to sit the NCLEX-RN or OSCE. Registration timeline reduced from 9-12 months to 1-3 months. You still need to meet English language requirements and provide a Certificate of Good Standing.
If you trained in a comparable jurisdiction AND have 1,800+ hours since 2017, you may qualify for the streamlined pathway (no exams). Otherwise, Stream B nurses must pass both: the NCLEX-RN (85-150 MCQ, computer adaptive, via Pearson VUE worldwide) and the OSCE (10 clinical stations at $4,000 AUD, held monthly in Adelaide or Melbourne).
Key costs: AHPRA application ~$300 AUD, annual registration $193 AUD. Stream B exam costs: NCLEX-RN ~$530 AUD (USD $350), OSCE $4,000 AUD per sitting. English test fees vary ($300-400 AUD). Stream A streamlined pathway: no exam fees. Skills assessment via ANMAC may apply separately.
From March 2025, writing scores were reduced: IELTS Academic 7.0/7.0/7.0/6.5 (writing reduced from 7.0), OET B/B/B/C+ (writing reduced from B), PTE 65/65/65/58 (writing reduced from 65). Cambridge C1/C2 is now accepted. Two test sittings within 12 months can be combined. Education pathway: 5 years full-time English-medium education in a recognised country is an alternative.
Stream A (streamlined): 1-3 months. Stream B (OBA with NCLEX + OSCE): 9-12 months. The main variable is OSCE scheduling — held monthly in Adelaide and Melbourne with limited spots. We recommend starting English test preparation immediately while awaiting AHPRA assessment.
Most international nurses enter on a 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa (employer-sponsored, up to 4 years) then transition to a 186 permanent visa. Regional 494 visas offer a pathway via subclass 191. Working Holiday visas (417/462) are available for some countries (UK, Ireland, Canada, Philippines, India — age 18-30). Nursing is on the skilled occupation list.
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