My General Registration has finally arrived

I’ve finally received my General Registration as a pharmacist today. I lodged my application since November 8th, it finally arrived on December 31st.

During these 9 weeks, I’ve gone through excitement, annoyance, frustration ,out rage and indifference. I’ve called AHPRA at least 10 times, and by the end I’ve come to accept the thought that ‘it’s not going to happen any time soon’.

It wasn’t until my friend texted me that I realise the registration came through. Too bad that it had to come through the day after my last shift. I guess I'll get to experience being a full pharmacist at my next job.

Oh well, now it’s time to look for a job next year! It’s really scary… hope it all goes well!

Happy New Year People!

Waiting for general registration

Back in November 6th I've submitted my registration paperworks to AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency) to change my registration from a provisional pharmacist to a general pharmacist.

Their website indicates that the process from provisional to general takes up to 10 days, but can also be between 4-6 weeks.

It has now been 6 weeks and I'm still waiting for news. I must admit that this has driven me crazy, especially when I see my friends obtain their general registration even though they submitted their application later than I did.

Oh well, I've called them up at lease 10 times over the last month or so. I don't think there is any more I can do. I think this is a test of my patience, and I am failing miserably.

Probably the moment I stop caring and checking my application progress, they'll give me the good news.