G1/G2/G3 Applicants
What is the G1, G2 and G3 classification? We classify our applicants into the following three groups: G1 (Directive applicants): Applications are classified under the EU automatic recognition pathway which has been provided for European Union Directive applicants who qual...
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Careers in Nursing & Midwifery
Choose a Career in Nursing and Midwifery If you are interested in studying to be a nurse or a midwife at an Irish college or university, we have information available to support you. Our Careers in Nursing and Midwifery section has been developed for second level st...
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Online Account
Help Centre Find out more Online Account Online Account Setting up an account Setting up an online account is very quick (2 minutes). When logging in for the first time, you will need to use your NMBI PIN/Reference Number and the security number that NMBI has...
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Application Assessment
Assessment of Your Application We assess all qualification(s) recognition and registration applications. The type of assessment your application will undergo depends if you are a G1, G2 or G3 Applicant. Administrative assessment (G1, G2 and G3 applicants) Your application ...
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The Register and Divisions
The Register of Nurses and Midwives and its Divisions NMBI maintains the Register of Nurses and Midwives in Ireland. It is illegal to practise as a nurse or a midwife if you are not on the Register. The Register contains 12 divisions. In Ireland, you can use the desi...
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School Leavers
School Leavers Applicants who are applying as school leavers with a Leaving Certificate, A-Levels or EU equivalent certificate should: Complete an application to the CAO before the closing dates. For specific entry requirements, you will find more information a...
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Application Process
Application Process To practise nursing or midwifery in Ireland, you will need to complete two processes: Qualifications recognition process Registration process The qualification(s) recognition process The registration process If you are already ...
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Application Assessment
Assessment of Your Application We assess all qualification(s) recognition and registration applications. The type of assessment your application will undergo depends if you are a G1, G2 or G3 Applicant. Administrative assessment (G1, G2 and G3 applicants) Your application ...
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Qualified in the EU
Qualified in the European Union Applying for registration in one or more divisions of the Register Nurses and midwives who practise in Ireland must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). This section includes important information for nurs...
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NMBI Summer Series
In 2022, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) jointly hosted five different events at five college campuses, with each campus focusing on a different division of the NMBI Register. Each event centered on a professional discussion of key issues relating t...
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100 Years of Nursing Regulation
NMBI Nursing Regulation Conference In 2019, NMBI held a conference to celebrate 100 Years of Nursing Regulation in Ireland: Past, Present and Future. conference took place on Thursday 24 October 2019 in the Clayton Hotel, Liffey Valley. The conference began with a ses...
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Working Outside Ireland
Requesting a Certificate of Current Professional Status (CCPS) to Work Abroad Nurses and midwives who are applying to work outside Ireland will be requested to provide a Certificate of Current Professional Status (CCPS) to the nursing or midwifery regulator in that jurisdic...
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MyNMBI
MyNMBI Setting up an account Setting up an online account on MyNMBI is easy and quick to do. If you are an existing user (a registered nurse or midwife, candidate, or overseas applicant), please do not create a new account on MyNMBI. If you are a new user (who ne...
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Application Process
Application Process To practise nursing or midwifery in Ireland, you will need to go through a two-step process: Qualifications recognition Registration The qualification(s) recognition process The registration process If you are already on the...
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Qualified Outside the EU
Qualified Outside the EU Applying for registration in one or more divisions of the Register Nurses and midwives who practise in Ireland must be registered with NMBI. This section includes important information for nurses and midwives who qualified outside Ireland and who...
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Standards & Guidance
Standards & Guidance NMBI is committed to enabling Irish-registered nurses and midwives to play a leading role in improving our health service. Supporting nurses and midwives to make the right decisions for patient care and also achieve standards of professional practice is ...
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Previous Consultations
Previous Consultations Public consultation held in 2026 Draft Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife Referring for Radiological Procedures Standards NMBI held a public consultation on the Draft Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife Referring for Radiological Procedures ...
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Publication of Outcome
Complaints Publication of the outcome of the inquiry The Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) is committed to transparency in its work and strives to ensure the confidence of the public. These principles underpin any decision taken under its publicatio...
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CNME HSE South-East
CNME, HSE South-East Pictured (L to R): Kathyann Barrett; Céire Rochford; Jeanne Tarrant; Sheila McClelland: Dr Louise Kavanagh McBride; Kate Cassidy; Carolyn Donohoe and Roisin McLoughlin The NMBI Series began in Waterford on 5 September. Céire Rochford, D...
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CNME HSE South
CNME, HSE South Pictured (L to R) Back row: Jeanne Tarrant: Kathyann Barrett; Carolyn Donohoe; Priscilla Lyons; Daniel Newman; Dr Louise Kavanagh McBride and Bernadette Galvin Front row (L to R): Róisín McLoughlin; Dr Elizabeth Heffernan; ...
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