How are registered nurses with a sole qualification in mental health, disability, or paediatric nursing registered in Australia?

 Registered nurses (RNs) with a sole qualification in mental health, disability, or paediatric nursing do not hold a qualification that is substantially equivalent to the foundational requirements of an NMBA-approved program leading to RN registration.

Based on their specific area of practice, these RNs are registered with a notation indicating that they are:

• mental health nursing
• paediatric nursing or
• disability nursing.

Check AHPRA or NMBA website for more information. 

https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Accreditation/IQNM/Internationally-qualified-nurses-with-a-sole-qualification-in-mental-health.aspx#

Internationally qualified registered nurses seeking registration with a sole qualification in mental health, paediatric, or disability nursing.

 You can download a PDF version of this fact sheet here: Fact sheet: Internationally qualified registered nurses applying for registration with a sole qualification in mental health nursing, paediatric nursing and disability nursing (.

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) operates under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, as enforced in each state and territory. As the regulatory body for nursing and midwifery in Australia, the NMBA’s primary role is to protect the public. It achieves this by setting registration standards, professional codes, guidelines, and practice standards that define the requirements for safe and professional nursing and midwifery practice in Australia.

Details about the assessment model for internationally qualified nurses and midwives (IQNMs) are available on the NMBA website.

The following information applies to internationally qualified registered nurses (IQRNs) seeking registration with a sole qualification in mental health nursing, disability nursing, or paediatric nursing.