Understanding the AHPRA registration process

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia oversee nursing registration. Understanding how they assess you removes most of the uncertainty.

The assessment pathways

Internationally qualified nurses are typically assessed against Australian standards, which may involve an outcomes-based assessment combining a knowledge test and a practical examination. Your exact pathway depends on where and when you qualified.

Evidence you will need

• Proof of identity and qualifications
• Evidence of recent practice
• English language results
• A criminal history check and good-standing certificates

Getting it right

AHPRA is thorough, and small inconsistencies can stall an application. We help you assemble and verify your evidence so it holds up to scrutiny the first time.