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Free webinar: getting your first multistate nursing licence (USA)

When: 17 November 2026, 2:00 pm US Central · Online

The Nurse Licensure Compact, run with NCSBN, holds a free webinar for nursing students on 17 November 2026 at 2:00 pm US Central Time. Registration is required.

• Source:Nurse Licensure Compact (NCSBN)(official source)

Free webinar: how your home state affects a US multistate licence

When: 26 January 2027, 2:00 pm US Central · Online

A free Nurse Licensure Compact webinar on 26 January 2027 at 2:00 pm US Central Time explains how your primary state of residence affects a multistate licence. This matters if you move to the US.

• Source:Nurse Licensure Compact (NCSBN)(official source)

Pulse is live: news, exam dates and events in one place

We started Pulse to collect news that matters to nurses moving abroad. Every item is written in our own words, links to the original source and shows the date we last checked it.

• Source:NurseFlyAbroad(written by NurseFlyAbroad)

Saudi Arabia: SCFHS licensing exam periods, November 2026 to January 2027

Exam dates: 1 November 2026 – 21 January 2027

The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties lists exam periods of 1–24 November and 1–24 December 2026, and 3–21 January 2027, all open for registration. The same schedule covers the nursing licensing exam (SNLE). Dates can change, so check before you book.

• Source:Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)(official source)

Country guides updated: Australia exam sittings and Ontario fees

We corrected our Australia guide: Ahpra allows two exam sittings within 12 months. Our Canada guide now shows the College of Nurses of Ontario fees for internationally educated nurses, each with its official source.

• Source:NurseFlyAbroad(written by NurseFlyAbroad)

New: nurse pay and benefits in 12 countries

Our Life abroad page compares gross nurse pay and benefits in 12 countries from official pay scales. Each figure shows its source and the date we checked it.

• Source:NurseFlyAbroad(written by NurseFlyAbroad)

WHO webinar: new policy options for care workers

When: 22 October 2026, 12:00–13:15 CET · Online

WHO launched a policy paper on developing and supporting care workers as part of one health and care workforce. The online launch was on 22 October 2026, 12:00–13:15 CET; the event page has the details.

• Source:World Health Organization (WHO)(official source)

WHO: large gaps in health workers remain, says a new yearly report

WHO published the first yearly report built on National Health Workforce Accounts data. It says 67 countries will not have enough health workers by 2030, and that Europe has six times more nurses and midwives per person than Africa.

“uneven and severe shortages of health and care workers remain” — WHO

• Source:World Health Organization (WHO)(official source)

Canada: Express Entry points change on 3 November 2026

From 3 November 2026, Canada gives extra points for some Canadian work experience and for job offers in high-wage jobs, and a qualifying job offer no longer needs an LMIA. Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses are still listed in the healthcare category for targeted draws.

• Source:Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)(official source)
• Source:IRCC: Express Entry category-based selection(official source)

Malaysia raises incentives to keep nurses at home

Malaysia's health ministry plans more hiring, permanent posts for new nurses and a higher post-basic incentive (from RM100 to RM200 a month), as nurses leave for jobs abroad.

• Source:Malay Mail(news report)

ICN Congress 2027 in Taipei: registration is open

When: 8 July 2027 – 11 July 2027 · In person, Taipei

The International Council of Nurses says registration is open for its 31st Congress in Taipei, 8–11 July 2027, with a student assembly on 7 July. It is a paid conference.

• Source:International Council of Nurses (ICN)(official source)

UK: the NMC yearly registration fee is now £143

The Nursing and Midwifery Council raised its yearly registration fee from £120 to £143 on 1 October 2026. If your payment notice arrived before that date, you still pay £120.

• Source:Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)(official source)