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 To Restore Registration
Application for restoration to the Register The name of a registered nurse or a registered midwife may be removed from the Register of Nurses and Midwives for non-payment of the annual retention fee or following a Fitness to Practise inquiry. If your name was removed ...
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Code
Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics The Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives incorporating the Scope of Practice and Professional Guidance came into effect on 14 February 2025, replacing the previous editions published in ...
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Legal Statements
Legal Statement This website is provided by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (“NMBI”, “we”, “us” or “our”) of 18-20 Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland. This legal statement as well as our Privacy Statement tells you the terms of use on which you may ...
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Launch of the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics
Launch of the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics Pictured above (L to R): Carolyn Donohoe, NMBI Interim Chief Executive; Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill; Lorraine Clarke Bishop, NMBI Interim Director of Education, Policy and Standards and Áine Lynch, N...
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Focus on Midwifery
On Thursday, 3 November 2022, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) hosted a ‘Midwifery Going Forward’ event in Munster Technological University (MTU), Tralee. Leading experts in midwifery from the Kerry, Cork and wider Munster region joined t...
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Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice Welcome to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI, we, us, our) privacy notice. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy notice will inform you as to how we look after your personal data (together wit...
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Certifying Documents and Translations
Certifying Documents and Sourcing Translated Documents for Application Process The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) requires overseas applicants to provide certified copies of certain documents and to provide certified English translated versions of documents. ...
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Certifying Documents and Translations
Certifying Documents and Sourcing Translated Documents for Application Process The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) requires overseas applicants to provide certified copies of certain documents and to provide certified English translated versions of documents. ...
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Verification of Postgraduate Education
Guide Information for Nurses/Midwives Applying for NMBI Verification of Category 2 or Equivalent Post-registration Qualifications Note! Only apply for the NMBI Verification of Category 2 or Equivalent Post-Registration Qualification if you have a recognised post-registrat...
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Our Role
NMBI’s role and key functions NMBI is the statutory body which sets the standards for the education, registration and professional conduct of nurses and midwives. We advise on how nurses and midwives should provide care to patients, their families and society. Our missi...
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Framework & Code of Conduct
Governance Framework and Code of Conduct for Board and Committee Members We recognise the importance of good corporate governance and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of honesty, integrity, transparency and accountability. The emphasis we place on good gov...
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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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State of the Register 2025 Voting closed: Read more Complaints Become a Nurse/Midwife Click here For more information Do you wish to restore your name to the Register of Nurses and Midwives? We will need you to complete this form if you have voluntarily rem...
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Making A Complaint
How to make a complaint about a nurse or midwife You may wish to make a complaint to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) if you are concerned about the behaviour, conduct, practice or health of a registered nurse or a registered midwife. You may also wish to ma...
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Further Education and Training
Further Education and Training Route It is also possible to apply through the CAO for a nursing or midwifery programme through the Further Eeducation and Training (FET) entry route rather than on the basis of your leaving certificate points. Some colleges or universities off...
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Registration Fees
NMBI services The table below shows the current fee schedule for registration with NMBI. Fees Summary of fees Fee Annual Retention Fee €100 Advanced Nurse or Midwife Practitioners Registration Fee €145...
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ATU Donegal, Letterkenny Campus
Mental Health and Wellness in the North West: A Shared Vision and Collaborative Mission The final Summer Series event took place at ATU’s Letterkenny campus with the Head of Department of Nursing and Health Care, ATU Donegal, Dr Louise McBride acting as MC for the eveni...
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Careers
Publications Careers In this section, you will find publications that explains the career options in nursing and midwifery, enabling prospective students to decide whether or not to work as a nurse or midwife.
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Nursing Students Guidance
Nursing Students: Guidance on Responsibilities and Clinical Practice Experience As a nursing student in an Irish education body, your name must be on NMBI's Candidate Register. Our Candidate Register may be checked by your clinical supervisor or healthcare facility to e...
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