Applying for Registration
Applying to Become a Registered Nurse
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) regulates the nursing and midwifery professions through the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. AHPRA works with national boards for specific professions. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) regulates nursing registrations.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is responsible for maintaining the register of Nurses and Midwives and issuing codes, guidelines and statements which govern nursing and midwifery practice. When you are registered as a nurse or midwife, your name will appear on the public register.
Registering with AHPRA is mandatory
You will not be allowed to work in a hospital without being registered.
The basic requirements include:
Meeting English Language skills with supporting evidence
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is responsible for maintaining the register of Nurses and Midwives and issuing codes, guidelines and statements which govern nursing and midwifery practice. When you are registered as a nurse or midwife, your name will appear on the public register.
Registering with AHPRA is mandatory
You will not be allowed to work in a hospital without being registered.
The basic requirements include:
Meeting English Language skills with supporting evidence
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A criminal history check
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Relevant Qualifications with supporting evidence
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Certified copies of proof of identity
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Disclosing any health impairments
How long does it take to get AHPRA Nursing registration?
How long does it take to assess my application? Once AHPRA receives your graduate results from your education provider, they aim to finalise your application within two weeks. That's if you've provided everything you need to prove you've met the requirements for registration.
Once you have completed the proof of identity stage with AHPRA it may take a bit of time to get your registration validated. The timeframe for getting your AHPRA registration through can range from a few days to several weeks.
Once you have completed the proof of identity stage with AHPRA it may take a bit of time to get your registration validated. The timeframe for getting your AHPRA registration through can range from a few days to several weeks.