Can You Register as a Nurse in Australia Without Exams?

🎉 You're Eligible for Stream A — You're Much Closer Than You Think!

Great news — because you graduated in Australia, you're in the Stream A pathway, which means you can register with AHPRA without exams, without bridging, and without redoing your degree. 🎉

To complete your registration, there are a few required steps ahead — but the good news is: every step is straightforward when you know exactly what to do next.

• ✅ English-language & identity verification
• ✅ Police & character clearances
• ✅ Recency-of-practice declaration
• ✅ Orientation Part 1 certificate
• ✅ Uploading all required documents correctly

Quick wins you get immediately:

• ✨ Instant clarity on all steps — know the exact order from Self-Check → Orientation → Application
• ✨ Exact documents list — see every file AHPRA will ask for (with examples)
• ✨ “What to click” screenshots — avoid guesswork inside the AHPRA portal
• ✨ Letter templates for employer references & Good Standing requests
• ✨ Checklist to avoid delays — prevent the common mistakes that slow nurses down 4–8 weeks

All of this comes inside our Stream A Step-By-Step Registration Guide, fully updated for the 2025 NMBA Standard and structured to give you absolute clarity at every step (without overwhelm).

See What’s Inside the Guide →

💬 If your final AHPRA pathway turns out to be B or C, email us within 30 days for a full refund.

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🎉 You’re Eligible Under Pathway 1 — You're Very Likely Stream A!

Great news — based on your answers, you meet the key requirements for Australia’s streamlined AHPRA registration pathway. This means you can register without exams, without bridging, and without repeating any qualifications. 🎉

Here’s what you’ve already met:

• ✅ Graduated in an approved comparable country
• ✅ Currently registered there as a nurse
• ✅ Completed ≥ 1,800 hours of RN practice since 2017

What’s still required before AHPRA can approve your registration:

• ✅ English language & identity verification
• ✅ Police & character checks
• ✅ Preparing & uploading correct evidence (qualification, SoS, naming, certifications)
• ✅ Complete Orientation Part 1 → lodge application → complete Orientation Part 2

Quick wins you get immediately:

• ✨ Instant clarity on all steps — know exactly what to do from Self-Check → Orientation → Application
• ✨ Exact documents you need — with examples to avoid confusion
• ✨ “Where to click” screenshots — avoid guesswork inside the AHPRA portal
• ✨ Templates for employer letters & Certificates of Good Standing
• ✨ Checklist to avoid delays — prevent the common mistakes that add 4–8 weeks to processing times

All of this is included in our Stream A Step-By-Step Registration Guide, fully updated for the 2025 NMBA Standard and structured to give you complete clarity at every stage (without overwhelm).

See What’s Inside the Guide →

💬 If AHPRA later confirms you are Stream B or C, just email us within 30 days for a full refund.

Independent educational resource; not affiliated with AHPRA or the NMBA.

💪 You May Still Be Eligible for Stream A

Good news — even though you graduated outside the approved/comparable list, your answers show that you are registered in a comparable jurisdiction and have enough recent practice. This combination means AHPRA may assess you for Stream A through manual review.

Your eligibility now depends on how clearly and correctly your documents are presented. A well-prepared submission often leads to a smooth Stream A outcome.

Quick wins you get immediately:

• ✨ Exact documents list — know exactly what AHPRA will check during manual review
• ✨ “What to upload” examples — avoid the common errors that trigger delays or requests for more evidence
• ✨ Correct structure for your portfolio — how to present your qualification, registration, hours & practice clearly
• ✨ Step-by-step roadmap — from Self-Check → Orientation Part 1 → Application → Registration
• ✨ Templates & wording for employer letters and Certificates of Good Standing
• ✨ Delay-prevention checklist — avoid mistakes that commonly add 4–8 weeks to manual assessment

All of this is included in our Stream A Step-By-Step Registration Guide, fully updated for the 2025 NMBA Standard and designed to give you clarity on exactly what to do next.

See What’s Inside the Guide →

💬 If AHPRA later confirms your pathway is B or C, just email us within 30 days for a full refund.

Independent educational resource; not affiliated with AHPRA or the NMBA.

⚠️ You Are Not Eligible for Stream A

Based on your answers, you do not meet the requirements for Stream A under the 2025 NMBA standard. This is because:

• ❌ Your nursing qualification was completed before 1 January 2017
• ❌ Your graduation country is not on the approved/comparable list for Stream A

Under the updated model, nurses who fall into this category are generally placed in Stream B or Stream C, depending on their qualification structure and experience.

This result only reflects your Stream A eligibility. Your full registration pathway will be confirmed by Ahpra once you complete the official self-check and application.

Independent educational resource; not affiliated with AHPRA or the NMBA.