Nursing registration in Australia 🇦🇺
Regulatory authority: AHPRA / NMBA. Everything below links to official sources — requirements change, so always confirm with the regulator before acting.
Published requirements
- DOCUMENT
Identity, registration and good-standing documents
Verified during the Ahpra application process. Always confirm current requirements at the official source.
Official source ↗ - ENGLISH
English language skills evidence
The NMBA English language skills registration standard lists accepted tests and scores. Always confirm current requirements at the official source.
Official source ↗ - EXAM
Outcomes-Based Assessment examinations where required
OBA includes an MCQ exam (NCLEX-RN) and an OSCE for relevant pathways. Always confirm current requirements at the official source.
Official source ↗ - QUALIFICATION
Qualification assessed under the IQNM pathway
Ahpra's self-check and assessment determine your pathway (including the Outcomes-Based Assessment). Always confirm current requirements at the official source.
Official source ↗
Preliminary self-check — Australia
An information tool only: it compares your answers against the published requirement set. It is not advice and never a guarantee of registration, eligibility or a visa.
Official links
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