NCLEX for RN’s

If you are an internationally qualified nurse or midwife (IQNM) who wishes to register in Australia, you will need to complete the Self-check before applying for registration. This is an online check where you will need to enter your qualification information into the Self-check. Based on your qualification you will be assigned to one of three streams for registration.

The three streams are:

• Stream A – IQNMs who hold a qualification considered to be substantially equivalent, or based on similar competencies, to an approved qualification
• Stream B – IQNMs who hold a qualification that is relevant to the profession, but is not substantially equivalent, nor based on similar competencies to an approved qualification
• Stream C – IQNMs who hold a qualification that is not substantially equivalent or relevant to an approved qualification

*There is no fee to use the Self-check.

IQNMs that do not hold a relevant qualification (under section 53 of the National Law) or do not meet the required assessment criteria will need to upgrade their qualification in Australia before being eligible to apply for registration.  Click here to know more.

Those who successfully complete the self-check must proceed in the IQNM assessment process.

For IQNM assessment process students will need to pay a non-refundable assessment fee of $410 AUD.

This fee contributes towards AHPRA’s costs in checking IQNM documentation provided, and for the IQNM to undertake their orientation.

90 mins of video orientation and quiz based on that video.

At this stage you will have to upload all the attested documents as required.

Multiple choice questions examination, the NCLEX for RN’s (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses) is an online test taken through Pearson VUE test centres in most countries.

For registered nurses, the NCLEX-RN registration fee is $200 USD (Approx. AUD 288), plus an additional international scheduling fee of $150 USD (Approx. AUD 216) ($350 USD in total) (Approx. AUD 504).

A clinical examination to assess whether candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills and competence of a graduate-level nurse or midwife from an Australian NMBA-approved program of study.

The OSCE will simulate a clinical environment and “patient” scenarios which Registered Nurses are likely to encounter when they assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. Nurses are expected to utilise a contemporary evidence base and effectively demonstrate the safe practical application of nursing skills.

The fee for sitting the OSCE is $4,000 AUD. The OSCE fee replaces previous bridging program fees from private providers. This fee pays for AHPRA’s costs in running and maintaining the OSCE. AHPRA and the NMBA are funded only by fees, which must cover all costs of assessing IQNMs for registration in Australia.

IHNA’s faculty includes highly skilled, well experienced Australian Registered Nurses who help students understand the foundation of nursing in Australia and nurture them to strive for the best. Since 2019, IHNA has trained over 1700 IQNMs to get registered in Australia through the bridging program. With immense knowledge and experience, IHNA has formulated this course to help nurses overcome OBA – MCQ examination.

The online learning platform used by IHNA is interactive and innovative, through which students receive immense support, flexibility and quality virtual learning experience. With IHNA’s Online learning platform students can experience learning that is centred around them, their work and other life commitments. Studying online with IHNA means, care and support that students will receive at their fingertips, 7-days a week.

Through the program, nurses will learn about the Australian Healthcare system, the diversity of Australian culture and more importantly the standards of nursing practice required by Australian employers. NCAP for NCLEX – RN will build on the foundation of your professional knowledge and skills in nursing.

The course duration is of 12 weeks (excluding one week of orientation). Once enrolled the IHNA online resources could be access up to one year.

Yes, all NCLEX-RN classes are recorded and made available to students for future reference. As a result, students who skip class on any given day can watch the recorded lecture at their leisure. IHNA uses the same learning management system as its Master of Nursing students, which distinguishes this course and provides students with flexibility. Your access to our Learning Management System will be valid for an additional nine months following the course (for a total of 12 months), providing you confidence in preparing for the next NCLEX-RN examination.

• Online nclex books
• Lecture ppt- systemwise
• Recorded lectures
• Online tutorial sessions-with mini lectures on disease conditions and discussion on Nclex question, Nclex strategies
• Weekly practice quizzes
• 3 CAT mock examinations (computer adaptive examinations ) with written feedbacks
• Academic support days with lecturers

No, you do not have to pay anything more to continue your studies online. If you require additional assistance, our team would be pleased to assist you. Your access to our Learning Management System will be valid for an extra nine months (for a total of 12 months) following the course, giving you confidence in preparing for the next NCLEX-RN examination. Because all of our classes are recorded, you will not have to attend them again.

The NCLEX for RN course fees at IHNA is $2000. Since the course fees is tailored in such a manner for everyone to afford it, payment plan is available.

You can take the NCLEX examination eight times in a year, with a 45-day break between each attempt. But don’t worry, IHNA’s goal is to assist you to pass the examination on your first try.

After passing the NCLEX RN examination, you will be able to proceed to the OSCE stage. AHPRA will contact you shortly with instructions on how to schedule your OSCE examination at the Adelaide Health Simulation Centre. We encourage you to keep going by studying for your Objective Structured Clinical Examination. IHNA provides face-to-face OSCE preparation courses at all three of our campuses in Melbourne. Do you know that IHNA offered an EPIQ-RN bridging program for international nurses and that around 2155 nurses obtained Australian nursing registration? All of our educators have prior experience delivering EPIQ-RN courses, and our labs stay the same!! So you don’t have to worry about the next step after NCLEX-RN, you are in safe hands!

As per the new format with effect from 1st April 2023, the Next Gen NCLEX, will have minimum questions 85 and maximum 150. Duration of the examination would be 5 hours.

24*7 Student Support

Student welfare, administrative and educational support are paramount to IHNA from the moment of application to the time of graduation and beyond. Whatever the mode of delivery – face-to-face, blended or online – students are supported and motivated on a one-on-one basis by the institute’s lecturers. IHNA’s student support officers are available 24*7 to help students, if needed.

Excellent Online Learning Platform

The online learning platform used by IHNA is interactive and innovative, through which students receive immense support, flexibility and quality virtual learning experience. With IHNA’s Online learning platform students can experience learning that is centred around them, their work and other life commitments. Studying online with IHNA means, care and support that students will receive at their fingertips, 7-days a week.

Experienced and Highly Skilled Faculty

IHNA’s teaching faculty includes members with immense skills and years of experience. They not only help the students to understand the foundation of nursing in Australia but also nurture and empower them to strive for the best.