• Notify An Bord Altranais, or which ever nursing board you are registered with, to organise your verification of registration for Australia. They are aware of the procedure and charge a fee for this.

• Enquire with the board, about postponing or maintaining your registration in your country while you're travelling and working abroad.

What you need to bring

• ORIGINAL Certificate of Qualification

• ORIGINAL Initial Registration Certificate

• 2 written character references, one from a friend  or colleague and one from work

• Curriculum Vitae

Tips

• Uniform consists of: White blouse or shirt, Navy  pants or below knee length skirt, Black or navy  shoes.

These items are quite inexpensive to buy in Australia if you don't wish to carry them travelling.