Everything you need to know about nursing licensure examination
The nursing licensure examination has been the certification for the Nursing Profession since 1971. It has been a mandatory exam for all prospective nurses who wish to practice in the country.
Licensing examinations for the various programmes are held every year in February/March, June/July, August and November/December.
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Candidates who pass the licensing examination are issued a Professional Identification Number (PIN) and a registration certificate. Those who pursue Auxiliary programmes are issued with an Auxiliary Identification Number (AIN) and a certificate of registration.
N&MC administers licensing examinations to the following cadres of nursing and midwifery personnel;
Registered General Nurses i.e. those who have undergone a three–year (Diploma) or four-year (Degree) course in nursing in accredited institutions.
Registered Midwives i.e. those who have completed a three-year course on midwifery in accredited institutions.
Registered Community Nurse i.e. those who have completed a three-year (Diploma) course in Community Health Nursing in accredited institutions.
Registered Mental Nurse i.e. those who have completed a three-year course in Mental Health Nursing in accredited institutions.
Midwifery (Post NAC/NAP Midwifery) i.e. those who have completed a one-year Post NAC/NAP course in midwifery in accredited institutions.
Public Health Nursing i.e. those who have completed a one-year Post Basic course in Public Health Nursing in accredited institutions.
Ophthalmic Nursing i.e. those who have completed a one-year Post Basic course in Ophthalmic nursing in accredited institutions.
Peri –Operative /Critical Care Nursing i.e. those who have completed a one-year Post –Basic course in Peri-Operative/Critical Nursing in accredited institutions.
Ear, Norse and Throat Nursing i.e. those who have completed a one-year Post –Basic course in Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing in accredited institutions.
Nurse Assistant (Preventive) i.e. those who have completed a two-year course in Nurse Assistant (Preventive) in accredited institutions.
Nurse Assistant (Clinical) i.e. those who have completed a two-year course in Nurse Assistant (Clinical) in accredited institutions.
Who are eligible candidates?
Candidates to be admitted to the licensing examinations are those that have:
Successfully completed the required theoretical instructions and clinical experiences as stipulated in the rules and regulations for each training programme.
Passed the examination conducted by the college.
Attained satisfactory performance in clinical nursing.
Paid the stipulated examination fee for the particular examination.
What happens when one fails the licensing exam?
Candidates who fail Council’s examinations are allowed to re-write until they pass. This means that there is no limit on the number of re-sits.
A PIN or AIN once issued, expires in twelve (12) calendar months. Any Nurse Assistant, Nurse or midwife whose PIN or AIN expires is required to apply through the Council’s regional offices.