Hi I can sense what it means, Not to worry. When visa stamp says work permit, that will do for her to count that one year in ILR. And don't confuse yourself by specifying she was in student nurse program but work permit holder, as its now changed as ONP. if she has work permit stamped in her passpor...

Hi Basically the application form need to be delivered to Chennai British high commission, Which will take 4 days.(excluding weekends and public holidays) One of my friend applied an year back. it took 4 weeks to get his result. So nothing to worry. its a normal procedure. Hope for the best cheers K...