New Guidelines Issued By NMCN For Nurses Exploring International Relocation Opportunities

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has unveiled new regulations stipulating that Nigerian nurses and midwives must demonstrate a minimum of two years of post-qualification work experience from the date of receiving their permanent practicing license before foreign nursing boards/councils can verify their certificates. This significant update was communicated through an official circular……..CONTINUE READING

The council explicitly stated that applications from nurses holding provisional licenses will be summarily rejected. Additionally, individuals seeking relocation must possess an active practicing license with at least six months validity before its expiration date.

These revised guidelines, effective from March 1, 2024, are aimed at streamlining the verification process and elevating the standards of nursing education and practice in accordance with global best practices.

Key points of the new guidelines include:

1. Work Experience Requirement:
   • Eligible applicants must boast a minimum of two years of post-qualification experience, calculated from the date of issuance of their permanent practicing license.
   • Applications with provisional licenses will be categorically rejected.
2. Documentary Requirements:
   • The Council will demand a Letter of Good Standing from the Chief Executive Officer of the applicant’s workplace and the last nursing training institution attended.
   • Responses to these requests should be directed to the Registrar/CEO of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
3. Active Practicing License:
   • Applicants must hold an active practicing license with at least six months remaining before its expiration.
   • Relocating applicants must ensure the validity of their practicing license during the relocation period.
4. Verification Application Process:
   • Applicants are required to visit the official portal at https://licence.nmen.gov.ng/ to log in and initiate the verification application process by clicking on the dedicated link.
   • A non-refundable fee per application must be paid through the portal for verification to Foreign Boards of Nursing. This fee covers the cost of courier services to the applicant’s training institution(s), place of work, and the respective Foreign Board.
5. Document Upload Instructions:
   • During the application process, applicants are instructed to upload Certificates of Registration only; Notification of Registration will not be accepted.
6. Communication and Notification:
   • Applicants will receive timely notifications via email and dashboard updates regarding the status of their verification application.

These comprehensive guidelines are designed to ensure a more efficient and standardized process for the verification of Nigerian nurses and midwives by foreign nursing boards, aligning with global best practices in the field. It is important to note that all pending verification applications before this revision will be processed based on the previous guidelines.

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