NMC Registration for Internationally Educated Nurses

This course walks internationally educated nurses and midwives through each stage of joining the NMC register, from checking you are ready to receiving your PIN. It explains the evidence you will need for English language, health and character, the Test of Competence and the ID check, and shows how to avoid the common mistakes that delay applications.

What you will learn

• Describe each stage of the NMC application process for nurses and midwives who trained outside the UK, in the correct order.
• Identify the English language evidence options accepted by the NMC and choose the one that fits your situation.
• Prepare the character evidence, police clearances and supporting declaration the NMC asks for.
• Explain the role of the Test of Competence (CBT and OSCE) and the ID check in the application.
• Plan your application timeline realistically and avoid common causes of delay.

Course content

1. The big picture: how overseas registration works (3 min)
2. Before you apply: checking you are ready (2 min)
3. The eligibility and qualification application (2 min)
4. English language evidence (3 min)
5. Health, character and the supporting declaration (2 min)
6. The Test of Competence and the ID check (2 min)
7. Case study and common mistakes (2 min)
8. Knowledge check (10 questions, 10 min)
9. Guided reflection (15 min)

Standards and guidance covered

• NMC: The Code (2015, updated 2018)
• NMC: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) and Standards of proficiency for midwives (2019)
• NMC: Guidance on registration language requirements
• NMC: Guidance on health and character
• NMC: Professional indemnity arrangement guidance

Certificate

Courses are free to study. When you pass the knowledge check (80%) and complete your reflection, you can buy a verified certificate showing your CPD time, with a unique ID and QR code that anyone can check on our verification page.

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