CALLING ALL Nurses!
Feb 16th 2010, 6:25 pm
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yes it quite daunting. have checked out some mock papers, and they are quite difficult! not looking forward to this at all. but great advice on here. practicing will surely help.
hey i trained (RGN) at Bury, and did my middy at North manchester in the 1980's... small world!
...and thats another can of worms... for registration in NZ, they want a transcript thingy from my school of nursing...which alas, is no more!!
its a new housing estate now! so am trying to track down proof of doing and passing the RGN course! what a faff!
hey i trained (RGN) at Bury, and did my middy at North manchester in the 1980's... small world!
...and thats another can of worms... for registration in NZ, they want a transcript thingy from my school of nursing...which alas, is no more!!
its a new housing estate now! so am trying to track down proof of doing and passing the RGN course! what a faff!
I had the same problem, North Manchester General didn't keep transcrpt records pre 1979. (UKCC) as it was at the time came to the rescue, so try contactining (MNC) as it is now and ask there advice, I think it is the Verifications department you need. They should be able to verifiy that your training meets NZ standards and the NCNZ should be OK with that. (It worked for me anyway, so good luck.
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Feb 16th 2010, 6:41 pm
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Hiya,
I work at Oldham.............. for the next 3 weeks anyhow
I was the same re transcrips as i trained in Huddersfield but it want a problem as the NMC have them so dont worry. As for the Ielts because I failed it first time on the reading I got a couple of books to help which to be honest was a saving grace and it wasnt easy as there are two tests the general and academic. We take the academic and I agree it is a real faff, good luck with it though and dont make the same mistakes I did!
forshy
I work at Oldham.............. for the next 3 weeks anyhow
I was the same re transcrips as i trained in Huddersfield but it want a problem as the NMC have them so dont worry. As for the Ielts because I failed it first time on the reading I got a couple of books to help which to be honest was a saving grace and it wasnt easy as there are two tests the general and academic. We take the academic and I agree it is a real faff, good luck with it though and dont make the same mistakes I did!
forshy
Good Luck to you to Forshy!
Dei.
Mar 9th 2010, 4:13 pm
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OMG! i cannot believe i have to go and sit and English speaking test!
the fact that im born and bred in England and have passed all my nursing qualifications here doesn't count for anything??
i got Matt to check and recheck for some small print exempting me from having to do a test! ... but nope! new regs say i have to do it
nearest and quickest available test will be in Liverpool on Saturday
wish me luck!!!!
the fact that im born and bred in England and have passed all my nursing qualifications here doesn't count for anything??
i got Matt to check and recheck for some small print exempting me from having to do a test! ... but nope! new regs say i have to do it
nearest and quickest available test will be in Liverpool on Saturday
wish me luck!!!!
sam
Mar 9th 2010, 5:37 pm
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is this test just for nurses or will my husband have to take the test? He's an anaesthetic technician.
Mar 9th 2010, 5:45 pm
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Mar 9th 2010, 5:50 pm
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hi there, just to let you know i just passed my english test in edinburgh, only advice i can give is to take your time and read the questions carefully i think you will be fine with the listening, speaking and writing part, do not skim the reading articles as it ends up taking longer and try to check your answers before your time is up.
sam
sam
i cant book my test just yet as im scheduled for surgery this thursday. but ive been practising with an IELTS book which is a big help. the reading tests are definitely the hardest, and ive found some easier than others. depends on the subject really. if its a bit boring its harder to concentrate!
thats great news for you...so how long until you get the certificate?
Mar 9th 2010, 5:55 pm
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well done you!!
i cant book my test just yet as im scheduled for surgery this thursday. but ive been practising with an IELTS book which is a big help. the reading tests are definitely the hardest, and ive found some easier than others. depends on the subject really. if its a bit boring its harder to concentrate!
thats great news for you...so how long until you get the certificate?
i cant book my test just yet as im scheduled for surgery this thursday. but ive been practising with an IELTS book which is a big help. the reading tests are definitely the hardest, and ive found some easier than others. depends on the subject really. if its a bit boring its harder to concentrate!
thats great news for you...so how long until you get the certificate?
sent all my paperwork away but the uni held it all up with the transcript 
, as soon as they get that it is taking approx 20 days to register so hopefully only got about 15 left 
good luck with your surgery and exam
Mar 10th 2010, 7:09 pm
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hi all
bit slow have just read the posts ... I was one of the 1st to do project 2000 at NMGH and we all lived at Booth Hall
continued to live in north mcr ( prestwich ) when we qualifyed in 93 but got a job at the MRI and never went back -
happy times !!
Helenx
bit slow have just read the posts ... I was one of the 1st to do project 2000 at NMGH and we all lived at Booth Hall
continued to live in north mcr ( prestwich ) when we qualifyed in 93 but got a job at the MRI and never went back -
happy times !!
Helenx
Mar 11th 2010, 9:07 am
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Well as this is turning into a northern nurse thread I'll add ex MRI ICU and Royal Blackburn ICU-- now Auckland CVICU!!
As for the English test it works both ways, a kiwi born has to pass an english test to reg with NMC. On top NMC demands a course to teach how to practice within uk and EU law!!
As for the English test it works both ways, a kiwi born has to pass an english test to reg with NMC. On top NMC demands a course to teach how to practice within uk and EU law!!
Mar 12th 2010, 10:49 am
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Particularly if it's a computer based test - rumour has it the keyboards are a bit different in that neck of the woods.
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Mar 15th 2010, 8:59 am
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Well as this is turning into a northern nurse thread I'll add ex MRI ICU and Royal Blackburn ICU-- now Auckland CVICU!!
As for the English test it works both ways, a kiwi born has to pass an english test to reg with NMC. On top NMC demands a course to teach how to practice within uk and EU law!!
As for the English test it works both ways, a kiwi born has to pass an english test to reg with NMC. On top NMC demands a course to teach how to practice within uk and EU law!!
we should all have a big meet up over there!
and be merry
Mar 15th 2010, 8:02 pm
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OMG! i cannot believe i have to go and sit and English speaking test!
the fact that im born and bred in England and have passed all my nursing qualifications here doesn't count for anything??
i got Matt to check and recheck for some small print exempting me from having to do a test! ... but nope! new regs say i have to do it
nearest and quickest available test will be in Liverpool on Saturday
wish me luck!!!!
the fact that im born and bred in England and have passed all my nursing qualifications here doesn't count for anything??
i got Matt to check and recheck for some small print exempting me from having to do a test! ... but nope! new regs say i have to do it
nearest and quickest available test will be in Liverpool on Saturday
wish me luck!!!!
Had to do it last year and passed (thank god) as numpty said, revise, revise and read the questions more than once. I found the speaking part worst thing. Surprising really as i can talk for England usually (should that be New Zealand now
) Good luck, I'm sure you will be fine Bevissa
Last edited by bevissa65; Mar 15th 2010 at 8:02 pm. Reason: Passed test but still can't spell!!!
Mar 16th 2010, 10:12 am
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Hi, its a bummer isn't it? Had to do it last year and passed (thank god) as numpty said, revise, revise and read the questions more than once. I found the speaking part worst thing. Surprising really as i can talk for England usually (should that be New Zealand now) Good luck, I'm sure you will be fine Bevissa
Had to do it last year and passed (thank god) as numpty said, revise, revise and read the questions more than once. I found the speaking part worst thing. Surprising really as i can talk for England usually (should that be New Zealand now) Good luck, I'm sure you will be fine BevissaBTW... how long does the whole testing take? do you get breaks between sections?