NMBI nursing registration
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) is the regulatory authority for nurses and midwives in Ireland. International applicants follow the overseas recognition process.
Who this pathway suits
Overseas qualified Registered General Nurses (RGNs) and Midwives.
Eligibility at a glance
- Degree or diploma in nursing comparable to Irish standards
- Current registration as a nurse in your country of education or practice
- English language proficiency: IELTS Academic (7.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking; 6.5 in Writing) or OET (B in Reading, Listening, Speaking; C+ in Writing)
- Complete an approved Adaptation Programme in an Irish hospital OR pass the RCSI Faculty of Nursing Aptitude Test
How the process works
- Submit qualifications to NMBI for qualification recognition assessment
- Receive Decision Letter
- Pass the RCSI Aptitude Test (Part 1 Theory + Part 2 OSCE) or complete hospital adaptation
- Pin issued on the NMBI Register of Nurses
Documents you will typically need
- Nursing diploma, detailed transcripts, verification of registration, Certificate of Good Standing, English test report
What to keep in mind
Registered nurses are on the Critical Skills Occupations List, qualifying for immediate family reunification and Stamp 4 in 2 years.
Official source: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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