curlytops

I'm currently registered with AHRPA had have permanent job. I fancy taking a break from nursing. Anyone know how long you can be out of a nursing job before you have to do some sort of re-registration course if/when you go back?

sjo

Hi, you can be away for quite some time - just need to work 3 months full time equivalent in the past 5 years...see AHPRA Recency of Practice for Registration Standard http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov...-practice.aspx

"1. Nurses and midwives must demonstrate, to the
satisfaction of the Board, that they have undertaken
sufficient practice, as defined in (2) below, in their
professions within the preceding five years to maintain
competence."

"2. Nurses and midwives will fulfil the requirements
relating to recency of practice if they can demonstrate
one, or more of the following:
a) practice in their profession within the past five
years for a period equivalent to a minimum of
three months full time
b) successful completion of a program or
assessment approved by the Board, or
c) successful completion of a supervised practice
experience approved by the Board."

Enjoy the break!