The following email was sent out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to all stakeholders. It outlines the English language requirements for registration as a nurse in Australia – essential reading, particularly for educators of undergraduate nursing students.
Dr Christine Taylor
Director of Clinical Education
Parramatta Campus, Bldg EI G15 University of Western Sydney
Locked Bag 1797 Penrith NSW 2751
ph: (02) 9685 9029
fax: (02) 9685 9023
Email: ch.taylor@uws.edu.au
Mob: 0449 253 650
English Language Requirements for Registration as a Nurse in Australia
On Monday 19 September 2011 the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia will implement a revised registration standard on English language skills.
Detailed information will be published on the Board’s website from Monday 29 August 2011 — including a media release, the revised registration standard and a Fact sheet and FAQs at: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
Please find attached a flyer promoting the revised registration standard and the Board's website address. Your assistance in promoting and/or distributing the attached flyer would be appreciated.
Regards
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
G.P.O. Box 9958 | Melbourne VIC 3001 | www.ahpra.gov.au