Nursing in Ireland
1. Direct Entry towards registration as a NURSE in Ireland
Nursing Statutory Board: NURSING & MIDWIFERY BOARD OF IRELAND (NMBI)
Requirements to register as a nurse (under Group 3 as classified by NMBI
a. Must be a Registered Nurse from the country of origin
b. IELTS Academic version ( W/S-7.0;R/L-6.5; OBS 7.0
c. Recent Work experience min 12 months
Cost of registration : Euro 350
2. Alternative Nursing Pathway
Study Bsc Nursing (top-up) Interntional
Duration of studies 12 months
Entry Requirements Must be RN. IELTS: OBS 6.0/6.5
A SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE.
Benefits while studying in Ireland
1. Work as Healthcare Assistant while studying. Work 20 hours while classes are in session and full time during break.
2. Opportunity to improve the IELTS score
3. Understand the Irish healthcare system while preparing in becoming an Irish registered nurse
Benefits after the studies
1. Can stay further in Ireland for another 12 months to gain more work experience. The work right is unlimited without the need of Irish work permit.
2. Further give the nurse a more opportunity to prepare for the needed requirements sets by NMBI

