AHPRA & NMBA Registration

AHPRA & NMBA: Become a Nurse in Australia

Australia is quickly emerging as a favorite destination for Nepali nurses. With a high demand for healthcare professionals, an excellent standard of living, and a welcoming visa system, it offers everything a nurse could hope for, and more. But to work as a nurse in Australia, you need to be registered with AHPRA under the guidance of NMBA.

Understanding AHPRA & NMBA

AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) is the organization responsible for managing registration of nurses and other healthcare workers.
NMBA (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia) sets the standards and policies for nursing practice.
Together, they determine whether an internationally educated nurse can practice in Australia.

How NCLEX Center Helps You Get There

We simplify the complex AHPRA process with expert, end-to-end support:

Guidance on AHPRA self-check and IQNM portal submission
NCLEX-RN Preparation with flexible class formats
OSCE Preparation (coming soon) through mock sessions and scenario training
Help with required documents (ID, police checks, English tests, etc.)
Step-by-step support for exam booking and visa arrangements

Whether you’re starting from Nepal or already abroad, our team ensures you move forward with confidence.

The Registration Process

If you’re trained outside Australia, you must follow the OBA pathway (Outcome-Based Assessment), which includes:

Self-check on AHPRA Website
Portfolio submission (via IQNM)
Orientation Part 1 (online)
NCLEX-RN Exam (computer-based)
OSCE Exam (in-person in Australia)
Final Registration as an RN

OBA Pathway Timeline (Approx.)

Stage	Estimated Duration
AHPRA Self-check & IQNM	12 months
NCLEX-RN Preparation & Exam	25 months
OSCE Preparation & Exam	13 months
Final Registration	12 months
Total Estimated Time	612 months