Outcome Based Assessment (OBA) for Internationally qualified nurses and midwives (IQNM) and PR Pathway

Depending on your qualifications you will have to complete one of the below assessment streams:

Stream A

Registered nurse:

Your qualification is AQF 7 and meets criteria 1 & 2.

Enrolled Nurse:

Your qualification is AQF 5 and meets all criteria 1 & 2.

Assessment

Stream A candidates must complete an orientation to be eligible to apply for registration.

Stream B

Registered nurse:

Your qualification is AQF 6 and meets all criteria except criterion 3 or,

Your qualification is AQF 7 and meets criteria 1 & 3.

Enrolled Nurse:

Your qualification is AQF 4 and meets all criteria except criterion 3 or,

Your qualification is AQF 5 and meets criteria 1 & 3.

Assessment

Stream B candidates must complete an online orientation, a portfolio and an outcome-based assessment. The outcome-based assessment will include a multiple-choice question exam and an objective structured clinical examination.

Stream C

Registered nurse:

Your qualification is AQF 5 or lower.

Enrolled Nurse:

Your qualification is AQF 4 or lower.

Assessment

If you are advised that you have to upgrade your qualification (i.e. stream c), you can study a nursing course in Australia. NMBA has a list of approved programs of study on their website.

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to apply for your registration with NMBA.

Once you have received your registration, you can apply for a skills assessment with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).