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The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) undertakes functions as set by the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, as in force in each state and territory (the National Law). The NMBA regulates the practice of nursing in Australia, and one of its key roles is to protect the public. The NMBA does this by developing standards, codes and guidelines which together establish the requirements for professional and safe practice by nurses in Australia.
CONSULTATION
Draft Registration standard: General registration for internationally qualified registered nurses
Have your say on the draft registration standard designed to streamline processes for eligible IQRNs that have been registered and practised in an NMBA approved international jurisdiction.
REGISTRATION
Assessment of overseas qualified nurses
If you are an internationally qualified nurse (IQN) who wishes to register in Australia, you will need to complete the self-check before applying for registration.
RESOURCES
New scope of practice fact sheet published
The NMBA has recently published a fact sheet defining the scope of practice for nurses and midwives for employers.
BOARD NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s nurses.
REGISTRATION
Code of conduct for nurses
Being a nurse means something. Learn more about your Code of conduct as a nurse practising in Australia.
ENDORSEMENTS
Nurse practitioner endorsement
Find out what is required to become a nurse practitioner in Australia.
REGISTRATION
Thinking about returning to practice?
Information for nurses on the requirements for re-entry to practice.
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
Find NMBA-approved programs of study to get registered as a nurse in Australia.
GET INVOLVED
Join the NMBA
Would you like to help protect the safety of the public and contribute to health practitioner regulation?
REGISTRATION
Forms
Access application forms, templates and guidelines for registration and endorsements.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Working as a nurse in the cosmetic industry
The NMBA released a position statement on nurses and cosmetic medical procedures.