Overview
Welcome to CSE Connect! We are here to support you in your journey to become a registered nurse or midwife in Ireland through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). This page provides a comprehensive guide to the NMBI registration process, detailing the steps involved, the requirements, and how CSE Connect can assist you at every stage.
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
To practice as a nurse or midwife in Ireland, you must be registered with the NMBI. The registration process ensures that all practitioners meet the standards necessary for safe and effective care
Applicant Categories
NMBI categorizes applicants into three groups:
- G1(DirectiveApplicants): For EU automatic recognition pathway applicants. These applications undergo an administrative assessment only.
- G2(DirectiveApplicants): For general systems pathway applicants, involving both administrative and qualification assessments.
- G3 (Non-Directive Applicants): For applicants outside the EU Directive, such as overseas nurses. These applications undergo both administrative and qualification assessments.
Requirements for Registration
To work as a nurse in Ireland, you must meet the following criteria:
- Qualification: GNM / B.Sc. / Post B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Nursing
- WorkExperience: At least 1 year of experience within the last 5 years
- EnglishLanguageProficiency:
- OET: B in 3 modules and C+ in one module
- IELTS: 7 in 3 modules and 6.5 in one module
Documentation Needed
- Proof of identity (valid passport)
- Current nursing registration certificate
- Current professional status certificate
- Formal qualifications or diploma in nursing
- Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS or OET)
- Professional experience proof
- Translated documents if not in English
Steps to Become a Nurse in Ireland
- Qualification Recognition by the NMBI
- Fill in personal details, submit required documents, and wait for a review (decision letter).
- Possible outcomes:
- Qualifications are recognized (can proceed to registration).
- A compensatory measure is required (common for most overseas applications).
- Qualifications are not recognized (rare, can be appealed).
- Submit Proof of English Language Proficiency
- Ensure you meet the language requirements with the necessary scores in IELTS or OET.
- Start Your Registration with the NMBI
- Complete the registration forms and submit the necessary documents.
- Pay a registration fee of €145.
- Find an Employer
- Secure a sponsor for employment in Ireland. In CSE Connect we will make sure you have a formal job offer to continue your application journey.
- Get a Valid Visa
- Apply for and obtain a visa to work in Ireland.
- Move to Ireland
- Plan your relocation to Ireland.
- Do the Aptitude Test/Adaptation Period
- Complete both theoretical and practical examinations if required.
- Complete the Adaptation Period in one of the training hospitals.
- Receive the NMBI PIN
- Obtain your personal identification number (PIN) to practice in Ireland.
Compensatory Measures
- AptitudeTest: Includes theoretical and practical examinations.
- AdaptationPeriod: Undertake a supervised adaptation period in approved healthcare facilities.
- AtypicalWorkingScheme(AWS): Managed by the Department of Justice for specific working conditions.
How CSEConnect Can Help?
CSE Connect offers comprehensive support throughout the NMBI registration process, including:
- Help with finding employers and securing employment
- Guidance on document preparation and submission
- Assistance with English language proficiency requirements
- Support with visa applications and relocation
For detailed information, refer to the NMBIRecognition and Registration for Non-EU Overseas Applicants FAQs and the NMBI Applicant User Guide.
For personalized assistance, contact us at CSE Connect today! We are committed to making your journey to becoming a registered nurse or midwife in Ireland smooth and successful.