Monday, November 27, 2017

The IRON Program for Nurses in a Nutshell

If you have studied nursing, and want to make a career in your field abroad, there are great opportunities waiting for you in Australia. Popularly known for being one of the most preferred study-abroad destinations, Australia has initiated the IRON program for nurses, primarily, to address the issue of the shortage of qualified nurses in the country.

Often used as an acronym for the Initial Registration for Overseas Nurses, the IRON program is designed to introduce internationally qualified nurses to the Australian healthcare settings. According to a report produced by Australia’s Future Health Workforce, the country will need more 1,23,000 nurses by 2030. In short, the program is designed and developed for overseas nurses to impart knowledge required to practice proficiently in the Australian healthcare settings.

The successful completion of the IRON program enables international nurses getting recommended by AHPRA to work as registered nurses in Australia. In other words, the program is a direct pathway to this beautiful country.
How Does It Work?

  • The program is based on the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Competencies, a peak national and midwifery organisation in Australia.
  • The total length of the course is 480 hours.
  • The first 160 hours help to understand the responsibilities of nurses and midwives.
  • The clinical placement is taken up at an approved and accredited healthcare facility.

Once you get successfully assessed in Theory and Clinical skills, you move on to supervised clinical placement.
If you want to join the IRON program in Australia, you need a letter of referral from AHPRA. You must need an IELTS score of minimum 7.0, or PTE score of at least 65 overall or OET (Occupational English Test) score of a minimum B in each component. Along with all that, you are required to produce evidence of the Student Health Cover and sufficient funds.

The program comprises of:

  • Lectures and Tutorials
  • Journal/book reviews
  • Online Research
  • Audio Visual Resources
  • Self-directed Learning
  • Case Studies
  • Evidence-based Best Practices

Program Outcome

After completing the program, you can gain numerous benefits. Following are the top benefits:

  • You can work as a Registered Nurse in Australia
  • You can undertake postgraduate nursing courses

For more information about the IRON program or top institution in Australia, you can avail the services of an expert education consultant Sydney at AECC Global.

AECC Global is a migration and education agency based in Melbourne, Australia. The agency has a team of young, passionate, dedicated and growth-hungry migration and education consultants committed to providing top-class services to the clients.   

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