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Read the latest news relating to the regulation of the nursing and midwifery professions in Australia.

 

01 Feb 2012

Communique from the Board 15 December 2011

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué
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24 Jan 2012

Enrolled Nurse Competency Standards

Seeking qualified and experienced parties to review the Enrolled Nurse Competency Standards.
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16 Jan 2012

National Competency Standards Review

The Board is seeking parties to review the National Competency Standards for Nurse Practitioners.
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10 Jan 2012

Revised PII Standards Announced

Revised PII registration standard and new PII guidelines for midwives in place from today.
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07 Dec 2011

Communique from the NMBA 24 November 2011

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué
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01 Dec 2011

Enrolled Registered Nurse Applications

General
Enrolled nurses who qualify for registration as a registered nurse can now apply online  
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29 Nov 2011

Position Statement on Nurse Practitioners

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has released a position statement on the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner.
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16 Nov 2011

Communique from the NMBA 27 October 2011

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué
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09 Nov 2011

WA nurses and midwives urged to renew registration

Nurses and midwives in Western Australia with registration due to expire 31 December 2011 are urged to renew.
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02 Nov 2011

2010-11 Annual Report tabled

AHPRA and the National Boards release annual report.
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12 Sep 2011

Board publishes Formulary

The Board has published its Nursing and Midwifery National Prescribing Formulary for Midwives.
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12 Sep 2011

Position statement on homebirth

The Board endorses the Position Statement on Homebirth developed by the Australian College of Midwives (ACM).
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02 Sep 2011

Board releases statement on midwives in private practice

The Board has released a position statement on the role of the registered midwife in private practice.
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29 Aug 2011

Revised NMBA English Language Skills Registration Standard

The Board is implementing a revised English language skills registration standard on 19 September 2011.
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09 Aug 2011

Board launches new look website

The Board, in partnership with AHPRA and the other national boards, has updated its website.
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06 Jul 2011

AHPRA launches new online service

AHPRA launches new online service for printing Certificate of Registration.
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01 Jun 2011

Nurses and midwives urged to renew

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia urges nurses and midwives to renew before registration lapses.
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24 May 2011

Board signs international agreement

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia joins international regulatory organisations.
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18 May 2011

Board calls on employers to support registration renewal campaign

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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16 May 2011

Online applications smooth path from study to work

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12 May 2011

Board congratulates professions on job well done

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04 May 2011

Two thirds of nurses and midwives due to renew registration

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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29 Apr 2011

New look AHPRA website to improve service to practitioners

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18 Apr 2011

Snapshot of National Registers

Statement from AHPRA
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05 Apr 2011

AHPRA Delivers Student Register

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21 Mar 2011

Board update on English language skills registration standard

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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16 Mar 2011

Nursing and Midwifery Board Joins Twitter

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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11 Feb 2011

Update on Lapsed Practitioners

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01 Feb 2011

Update Victorian registration renewals

Statement from AHPRA
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25 Jan 2011

AHPRA reminds practitioners to renew if due!

Statement from AHPRA
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20 Jan 2011

New AHPRA online service to check receipt of registration renewal

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18 Jan 2011

Difficulties Reaching AHPRA on 1300 Phone Number

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21 Dec 2010

Media release: AHPRA on track for 2011 student registration

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26 Nov 2010

Victorian nurses and midwives renew now!

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12 Nov 2010

Annual Report 2009-10 for the National Boards and AHPRA

Statement from AHPRA
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12 Nov 2010

Board consults on English Language Skills Registration Standard

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29 Oct 2010

Call for Submissions

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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28 Oct 2010

Communiqué from the Board - 28 October 2010

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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27 Oct 2010

FAQ: Graduating students apply for registration now!

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19 Oct 2010

Nurses and midwives from WA who have not renewed by 30 September

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30 Sep 2010

Alert - Application Form from Medical Register of Australia

Statement from AHPRA
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14 Sep 2010

Update for international nurses

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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13 Sep 2010

AHPRA on the Move!

Statement from AHPRA
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13 Sep 2010

Easy online renewal of registration for practitioners

Statement from AHPRA
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13 Aug 2010

Board Update: English language skills registration standard

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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13 Aug 2010

Media release: Board protects public and promotes safe practice

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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09 Aug 2010

Have you left your renewal too late?

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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06 Aug 2010

Media Release: English language skills needed for safe care

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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02 Aug 2010

Need more information about your registration?

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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30 Jul 2010

What do I do if my registration is about to expire?

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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28 Jul 2010

Is your registration renewal due now?

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23 Jul 2010

Check your registration status online

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22 Jul 2010

Registration due 30 June? Did you renew on time?

Statement from AHPRA
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15 Jul 2010

AHPRA focused on information flow

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14 Jul 2010

AHPRA Boosts Response Capacity

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12 Jul 2010

Queensland Registrants - updated information

Statement from AHPRA
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09 Jul 2010

Mutual recognition of WA registrants

Statement from AHPRA
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08 Jul 2010

Reminder regarding PII arrangements

Statement from AHPRA
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01 Jul 2010

Failed to renew registration due on 30 June 2010?

Statement from AHPRA
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