Ireland checklist for nurses

0 of 6 steps ticked

1. Create a MyNMBI account and start Overseas Recognition (EUR 350)
2. Upload passport, degree, transcript, CCPS; employer and college complete their forms
3. NMBI verifies and decides (about 95% get a compensation measure)
4. Choose the RCSI aptitude test or a 6-12+ week adaptation period, and pass it
5. Provide IELTS Academic or OET (or an English exemption) at registration stage
6. Apply for Overseas Registration (EUR 145), then employment permit and start work

Language test

• IELTS Academic: Minimum overall 7 7.0 in any three components and 6.5 in any one component One sitting only (no combined results). Under 2 years old. IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Online not accepted. Exempt if trained in, or 3 of last 5 years practising in, a recognised majority English-speaking country.
• OET (Nursing) Grade B in three components and C+ in one component One sitting only; OET@Home not accepted; under 2 years old.

Licensing exam

• Overseas Aptitude Test (compensation measure, general nursing): Part 1 theory (MCQ) then Part 2 practical (OSCE); must pass Part 1 first (Fee includes two attempts at each part)
• Adaptation period (alternative compensation measure): Supervised clinical practice, minimum 6 weeks, can extend to 12 weeks or more