News

Read the latest news relating to the regulation of the nursing and midwifery professions in Australia. We also publish summaries of court and tribunal decisions. For decisions about practitioners in New South Wales, please refer to the Health Care Complaints Commission website.

12 Dec 2024

More flexible English language pathways for practitioners registering in Australia

Key points National Boards’ English language skills registration standard has been revised to improve flexibility for applicants while keeping the public safe. The number of recognised countries has expanded, easing the red tape for practitioners relocating to Australia from those nations. The expansion is included in an advance copy of the revised Registration standard: English Language Skills which is due to come into effect by April 2025. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has also published its updated profession-specific English Language Skills registration standard. Any changes to the standard have been made with public safety as the paramount concern.
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11 Dec 2024

Expanded role for registered nurses to improve access to safe and timely healthcare

Key points A new endorsement will allow suitably qualified registered nurses to prescribe scheduled medicines 2, 3, 4 and 8 in partnership with an authorised health practitioner. Australia is well-positioned to follow the lead of comparable healthcare systems where RN prescribing is already delivering successful outcomes. The standard will enhance safe, reliable access to medicines, particularly in rural and remote areas, addressing shortages of primary care providers. The new endorsement, registration standard, and guidelines will come into effect mid-2025, with governance frameworks and harmonisation of legislation required to support implementation.
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26 Nov 2024

Woman found not guilty of holding herself out as a midwife

29 Oct 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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28 Oct 2024

Enrolled nurse reprimanded for failing to meet professional responsibilities

A tribunal has reprimanded an enrolled nurse and placed conditions on her registration after she failed to notify the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the Board) in a timely manner that she had been charged with attempting to pervert justice.
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23 Oct 2024

Australian midwifery workforce in crisis, report finds

Key points Australia’s midwifery workforce is in crisis and there are not enough midwives or current midwifery students in the pipeline to meet the future needs. One in three midwives are considering leaving the profession amid high rates of burnout, anxiety, stress and low rates of satisfaction. More than 30 recommendations pave the way for governments, employers, higher education and professional bodies to grow the midwifery workforce and safeguard its future.
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10 Oct 2024

Call for applications: International qualified nurse and midwife examination committees

The Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Committee (NMAC) is calling for applications for appointment to the following examination committees:
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18 Sep 2024

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia registration fee frozen for 2024/25

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have frozen their annual registration fee for nurses and midwives for 2024/25.
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16 Sep 2024

Graduates finishing study in the next three months can apply for registration now

If you’re studying to become a nurse or midwife and are about to finish your course, you can apply for registration now.
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06 Sep 2024

Maternal child and family health fact sheet rescinded

In response to feedback provided by key stakeholders, the NMBA has rescinded the Fact sheet: Maternal, child and family health nurses and midwives in Australia. A regulatory perspective.
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23 Aug 2024

Apply now – State Boards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Applications are open for practitioner and/or community member vacancies arising in Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania.
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22 Aug 2024

Applying your code of conduct to evolving technologies - AI in healthcare

Are you using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your practice?
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15 Aug 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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13 Aug 2024

Woman sentenced for working as a nurse without registration at a Gold Coast hospital

Key points A Gold Coast woman has been sentenced for working as an enrolled nurse without registration. The woman worked at a Gold Coast hospital without registration for just over two years. Her registration lapsed in June 2021. She pleaded guilty to a single charge of holding herself out as being an enrolled nurse whilst unregistered.
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01 Aug 2024

Good virtual care practices

Over 25% of Australians have had at least one telehealth consultation for their own health in the last 12 months. 1
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30 Jul 2024

July newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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29 Jul 2024

Third Oakden nurse banned for three years

Key points Former registered nurse, Arthur Moutakis, who held roles at Oakden’s Older Person’s Mental Health Facility in South Australia, has been disqualified from applying for registration for three years. A tribunal found Mr Moutakis engaged in professional misconduct for two allegations referred by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. The decision follows previous tribunal outcomes that have seen one Oakden manager disqualified from applying for registration 10 years, and another disqualified for 12 years, over events uncovered at the facility.
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22 Jul 2024

Call for applications – New South Wales Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

We are seeking applications from, registered nurses, midwives and enrolled nurses to fill a vacancy arising in New South Wales.
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17 Jul 2024

Tribunal upholds NMBA decision to impose supervision conditions on aged-care nurse

A tribunal has upheld the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s (the NMBA) decision to impose supervision conditions on an aged-care nurse.
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08 Jul 2024

Victorian nurse has registration cancelled for touching and groping unconscious patients

A nurse has had his registration cancelled and is disqualified from reapplying until April 2025 after intentionally touching and, in one case groping, the breasts of two unconscious female patients.
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13 Jun 2024

Nurse reprimanded for falsifying signatures and incorrectly administering medication

A tribunal has reprimanded an enrolled nurse for forging the signature of a colleague on 121 occasions and failing to administer and document an appropriate dose of a Schedule 4 medicine to a patient.
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04 Jun 2024

Have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard and supporting materials

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards invite you to have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard (the criminal history standard) and supporting documents.
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03 Jun 2024

Joint statement released on professional responsibilities for prescribing and dispensing medicines

The emergence of services designed solely to provide customers with access to a predetermined medicine raises concerns that some practitioners may be putting profit ahead of patient welfare.
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27 May 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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10 May 2024

NMBA thanks nurses on International Nurses Day

This International Nurses Day the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) thanks nurse practitioners, registered nurses and enrolled nurses and acknowledges the impact of the largest health profession in Australia.
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05 May 2024

NMBA Celebrates International Day of the Midwife

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia celebrates International Day of the Midwife and acknowledges the high quality, safe care midwives provide during a person’s pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum period.
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23 Apr 2024

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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03 Apr 2024

Call for applications – State and Territory Boards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

03 Apr 2024

Online renewal for nurses and midwives is open

Nurses and midwives are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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03 Apr 2024

Privately practising midwife banned for 10 years

A midwife providing private midwifery and home birthing services has been reprimanded and disqualified by a tribunal from applying for registration for 10 years after she practised outside established standards and inconsistently with evidence informed care.
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26 Mar 2024

Tribunal disqualifies nurse for five years for repeated sexual harassment

A tribunal has disqualified a registered nurse from re-applying for registration for five years after he continually sexually harassed a work colleague for seven months.
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18 Mar 2024

Nurse disqualified for two years after misappropriating medication from MedStations

A tribunal has disqualified a registered nurse from applying for registration for two years after she misappropriated various medications, including Schedule 3 and 4 substances from her workplace.
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18 Mar 2024

Convicted nurse suspended for three months

A tribunal has suspended a nurse's registration for three months after they were convicted of conspiring with another to supply less than a commercial quantity of a dangerous drug.
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01 Mar 2024

Have your say on the proposed guidelines for privately practising nurses

29 Feb 2024

Nurse cancelled and disqualified from applying for registration for six months

A South Australian nurse who stole a prescription pad and forged prescriptions has had her registration cancelled and been disqualified from applying for registration for six months.
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26 Feb 2024

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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20 Feb 2024

Regulators come together as one million Australians turn to medicinal cannabis treatments

Communique Maintaining a balance between access and the safety of medicinal cannabis is a key priority for health regulators across Australia amid a growing number of prescriptions and the emergence of telehealth, online prescribing and direct-to-consumer health services.
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16 Feb 2024

Registered nurse who stole PPE during a national shortage disqualified from applying for registration for a year

A tribunal has reprimanded and disqualified a registered nurse from applying for registration for 12 months after she used her position as an educator and supervisor to steal personal protective equipment (PPE) during a national shortage and global pandemic.
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15 Feb 2024

Unregistered woman pleads guilty to holding herself out as an enrolled nurse

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has successfully prosecuted a Victorian woman for holding herself out as an enrolled nurse in contravention of section 116 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law 2009 (National Law).
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14 Feb 2024

Registered nurse who knowingly exposed elderly residents to Covid-19 disqualified for four years

A tribunal has cancelled a nurse’s registration and disqualified her from applying for four years after it was found she continued to attend work and practice as a registered nurse despite testing positive for Covid-19.
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13 Feb 2024

Nurse cancelled, disqualified and prohibited for 12 months for inappropriate use and handling of drugs

A nurse has been cancelled, disqualified and prohibited for 12-months for obtaining and mishandling drugs including fentanyl, incorrect records, breaching conditions of his registration and dishonesty.
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09 Feb 2024

A registered nurse and midwife has had their registration cancelled for 15 months for illegally accessing and sharing medical records

A tribunal has reprimanded, cancelled and disqualified a registered nurse and midwife from applying for registration for 15 months after she used her position to access family members’ medical record details without permission.
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09 Feb 2024

Nurse disqualified and prohibited for six months for failing to give medication to eight aged care residents

A South Australian nurse has been disqualified and prohibited from providing health services for six months for failing to give medication to eight vulnerable aged-care residents, incorrectly disposing of medication and falsifying patient's clinical records.
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06 Feb 2024

New guidance document published for nurses and midwives working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA) have developed a Guidance for nurses and midwives: What nurses and midwives need to know about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners to recognise the collaborative role nurses and midwives have with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners in practice.
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31 Jan 2024

Tribunal reprimands nurse for theft and importing an unauthorised poison

A Victorian nurse who misappropriated cannulation items from her employer to administer an imported Schedule 4 poison, has been reprimanded by a tribunal and had mentoring conditions imposed on her registration.
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30 Jan 2024

Have your say on the regulation of nurse practitioners

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) in collaboration with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) are consulting on the nurse practitioner regulatory framework.
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18 Jan 2024

Second Oakden manager banned from nursing for 12 years

The second of three managers of the Older Persons Mental Health Facility in Oakden (Oakden) has had their nursing registration cancelled and has been disqualified from applying again for 12 years.
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18 Jan 2024

Nurse reprimanded and disqualified for giving potentially fatal morphine dose to family friend

A Brisbane enrolled nurse who administered a dose of morphine to an elderly family friend who later died will spend a further two years out of the profession after being found guilty of professional misconduct.
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16 Jan 2024

Tribunal suspends nurse who had sexual relationship with a former patient

A nurse who had a sexual relationship with a former mental health patient has had her registration suspended for 12 months by a tribunal.
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12 Jan 2024

Call for applications for appointment to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

There are multiple practitioner member and community member vacancies arising on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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11 Jan 2024

Nurse disqualified for 12 months for inappropriately touching a colleague

A nurse who inappropriately touched a female colleague on multiple occasions at work has been disqualified from re-applying for registration for 12 months and prohibited from providing any health service.
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03 Jan 2024

WA nurse banned for 10 years following conviction for drug and child sex offences

A tribunal has prohibited a nurse from providing any health service and disqualified him from re-applying for registration for 10 years after he was convicted of drug and child sex offences.
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News Archives

2023

21 Dec 2023

Enrolled nurse who misappropriated medicine disqualified from applying for registration for a year

A tribunal has reprimanded and disqualified an enrolled nurse from applying for registration for 12 months after she misappropriated Schedule 8 medicines and provided false and misleading information to the regulator.
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20 Dec 2023

Nurse's registration suspended for sexual harassment of four colleagues

A male nurse who sexually harassed four female colleagues has been reprimanded and suspended from practising by a tribunal for eight months.
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15 Dec 2023

Call for applications – Northern Territory Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

We are seeking applications from, registered nurses, registered midwives, enrolled nurses and community applicants to fill vacancies arising in Northern Territory.
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12 Dec 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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11 Dec 2023

Former Oakden manager banned from nursing for 10 years

A former manager of the Oakden Older Persons Mental Health Facility has been disqualified from nursing for a decade.
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08 Dec 2023

Tribunal suspends nurse’s registration for misleading regulators and improperly issuing a prescription

A tribunal has suspended a nurse’s registration for nine months after she improperly issued a prescription using a medical practitioner’s name, allowed herself to be held out as a nurse practitioner on her practice website when she did not hold such an endorsement and misled regulators during the investigation.
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07 Dec 2023

Enrolled nurse is disqualified from applying for registration and prohibited from providing certain health services for five years

A tribunal has disqualified an enrolled nurse from applying for registration for five years and ordered a concurrent prohibition to provide certain health services after he used unnecessary force towards an elderly patient.
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05 Dec 2023

South Australian nurse disqualified for two years for violent behaviour

A South Australian tribunal has found a nurse who grabbed a patient by the hair, guilty of professional misconduct and disqualified him from re-registration for two years.
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04 Dec 2023

Tribunal reprimands and cancels nurse/midwife's registration after her conviction for child exploitation offences

A Western Australian nurse/midwife convicted of child exploitation offences has been reprimanded by a tribunal, had her registration cancelled and been disqualified from applying for registration for five years.
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01 Dec 2023

Nurse convicted and jailed for insurance fraud reprimanded by tribunal for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse for professional misconduct after she was convicted and jailed for insurance fraud.
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27 Nov 2023

Have your say on draft guidelines for nurses who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures

Ahpra and the National Boards are consulting on three documents related to the regulation of registered health practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
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20 Nov 2023

Second location selected for examination of internationally qualified nurses and midwives

Overseas trained nurses and midwives will enjoy shorter wait times under an expansion of assessment capabilities.
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02 Nov 2023

Tribunal reprimands nurse for his inappropriate sexualised comments to junior nurses

A nurse who sent inappropriate sexualised and/or intimidating and exploitative communications to two junior nurse colleagues has been reprimanded and had conditions imposed on his registration.
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27 Oct 2023

Understanding the gap in professional indemnity insurance for privately practising midwives

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has released the below statement for privately practising midwives affected by the gap in Professional Indemnity Insurance for intrapartum care.
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20 Oct 2023

Tribunal orders cancellation of a nurse’s registration after he was convicted of indecent assault

A nurse who has been convicted of three counts of indecent assault against a colleague has had his registration cancelled and disqualified from applying for registration for a period of 15 months by a tribunal.
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06 Oct 2023

A nurse has been disqualified from applying for registration for four years after she was imprisoned for aggravated robbery

A tribunal has cancelled a nurse’s registration and disqualified her from applying for four years after she was convicted and imprisoned for aggravated robbery and attempted aggravated robbery.
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03 Oct 2023

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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27 Sep 2023

Fake nurse jailed in landmark outcome

A South Australian woman has become the first Australian sent to jail for pretending to be a registered health practitioner.
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21 Sep 2023

NMBA partners with the Burnet Institute and colleagues to deliver a midwifery workforce review

The health workforce of Australia is facing significant challenges, prompting a new research partnership, to help build the midwifery profession for future generations.
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20 Sep 2023

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia fees set for 2023/24

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has announced its fees for 2023/24 midwives and nurses.
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18 Sep 2023

Graduates finishing study in the next three months can apply for registration now

If you’re studying to become a nurse or midwife and are due to finish your course in the next three months, you can apply for registration now.
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08 Sep 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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05 Sep 2023

Consultation opening soon - have your say on non-surgical cosmetic procedure guidelines

In the coming months, a consultation will be opened for the proposed practice and advertising guidelines for non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
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24 Aug 2023

Have your say on the draft Registration standard: General registration for internationally qualified registered nurses

The NMBA is consulting on a draft registration standard, with two new pathways designed to streamline processes for eligible internationally qualified registered nurses (IQRNs), who have already been registered and practised as a registered nurse in an NMBA approved comparable international regulatory jurisdiction.
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24 Aug 2023

Nurse who stole medications and practised under the influence has registration cancelled by tribunal

A tribunal has cancelled a nurse’s registration and disqualified her from applying for registration for six months after it was found that she had stolen Schedule 4 and 8 medicines and practised under the influence.
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24 Aug 2023

Overuse of physical force sees enrolled nurse’s registration suspended

A tribunal has suspended and imposed conditions on an enrolled nurse’s registration after he used unnecessary physical force on a mental health patient.
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18 Aug 2023

Call for applications – State and territory boards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

We are seeking applications from community applicants, registered nurses, registered midwives and enrolled nurses and to fill vacancies arising in the following jurisdictions
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03 Aug 2023

Have your say on the criminal history standard for registered health practitioners

Australia’s health practitioner regulator wants to hear from the community as it begins to review the national standard that sets the bar for criminal history for our registered health practitioners.
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03 Aug 2023

Nurse who worked at different aged care services during COVID-19 found to have engaged in professional misconduct

A tribunal has found that an enrolled nurse engaged in professional misconduct when she practised at two regional health services. Australian government principles were in place that prevented her from working at multiple sites.
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02 Aug 2023

Statue of Vivian Bullwinkel unveiled at the Australian War Memorial

On Wednesday 2 August, the Australian War Memorial unveiled the scultpture of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel.
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28 Jul 2023

Call for applications – Victorian Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

We are seeking applications from community applicants, registered nurses, registered midwives and enrolled nurses to fill vacancies arising in Victoria.
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12 Jul 2023

Midwife given three-month ban over dangerous homebirths

A Victorian midwife is banned from practising for three months and will be prevented from working in private practice for three years following a tribunal outcome relating to high-risk homebirths.
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11 Jul 2023

Nurse disqualified for three years after being charged with criminal offences

A tribunal has ordered that a nurse’s registration be cancelled and she be disqualified from applying for registration for three years after she was charged with criminal offences in the Magistrates Court.
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07 Jul 2023

Nurse who spat at her elderly patient disqualified from applying for registration for two years

A tribunal has cancelled a nurse’s registration and disqualified her from applying for two years after she spat at a vulnerable patient and used vulgar language.
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06 Jul 2023

Enrolled nurse prohibited from providing health services for four years after she forged prescriptions

An enrolled nurse has been disqualified from applying for registration for a period of four years after she stole a pad and forged prescriptions, breached a condition on her registration and knowingly made false and misleading statements to Ahpra and The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
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29 Jun 2023

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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29 Jun 2023

Relationship with a patient sees enrolled nurse’s registration cancelled

A tribunal has cancelled an enrolled nurse’s registration after he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable patient. Content warning: This article discusses suicide and some readers may find this article distressing. If you are experiencing distress, please visit the NM Support website or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for help.
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26 Jun 2023

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia have released results from surveys of practitioners’ sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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22 Jun 2023

Have your say on the impacts of designated registered nurse prescribing

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has developed a consultation regulation impact statement (C-RIS) that considers a number of options and impacts for a proposed model of designated registered nurse (RN) prescribing.
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01 Jun 2023

‘Strengthening our Commitment’- Launch of the joint CATSINaM and NMBA Partnership Investment Agreement

Today the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM) and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) have committed to a landmark Partnership Investment Agreement (PIA) to improve the quality and safety for contemporary nursing and midwifery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
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26 May 2023

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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25 May 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 May 2023

NMBA thanks nurses on International Nurses Day

This International Nurses Day the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) thanks nurse practitioners, registered nurses and enrolled nurses and acknowledges the progression of the profession over these past few years to overcome global health challenges.
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05 May 2023

NMBA celebrates midwives this International Day of the Midwife

Today the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia celebrates International Day of the Midwife and acknowledges the long history of the midwifery profession and its dedication to improving the health outcomes for women and families
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26 Apr 2023

National Board now accepting additional English language tests

The National Boards who recognise the test pathway have agreed to accept additional English language tests to provide further flexibility to applicants applying for registration.
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06 Apr 2023

Call for applications – State and territory boards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

We are seeking applications from community members, registered nurses, registered midwives and enrolled nurses and to fill vacancies arising in the following jurisdictions:
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05 Apr 2023

Online renewal for nurses and midwives is now open

Nurses and midwives are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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14 Mar 2023

Registered nurse who worked under the influence of alcohol reprimanded

A tribunal has ordered that a registered nurse be reprimanded and complete a program of education after it was found she had practised under the influence of alcohol.
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14 Mar 2023

Registered nurse disqualified from applying for registration for 3 years

A tribunal has cancelled a nurse’s registration and disqualified him from applying as a health practitioner for a period of 3 years after he engaged in harassment and intimidating behaviours and failed to comply with previously imposed drug screening conditions.
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13 Mar 2023

NMBA getting nurses and midwives ready to work quicker

Steady growth in the number of Australian and overseas qualified nurses and midwives applying for registration is being further boosted by a range of measures the NMBA is introducing to get them work-ready sooner to ease the strain on the existing workforce.
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06 Mar 2023

Call for applications for appointment to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Updated: 11 April 2023 There is a vacancy for a community member from any state and territory arising on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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02 Mar 2023

Tribunal orders registration cancellation of nurse who assaulted a patient

A tribunal has ordered the cancellation of a nurse’s registration following his conviction of aggravated assault of a patient in a psychiatric ward.
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02 Mar 2023

Pathway for nurses and midwives out of practice between 10 to 15 years

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has updated the policy: Re-entry to practice for nurses and midwives to include consideration for those who have not practised for a period between 10 to 15 years.
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21 Feb 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2022

16 Dec 2022

Public consultation on review of National Scheme accreditation arrangements

The National Boards and Ahpra are reviewing the current accreditation arrangements for the national health practitioner regulatory scheme to prepare for the next period to mid-2029.
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09 Dec 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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08 Dec 2022

Former nurse convicted for practising while suspended

Ahpra has successfully prosecuted Mr Edgar Dalisay for continuing to visit patients in their homes and provide nursing services while unregistered.
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22 Nov 2022

Health workforce boosted in another challenging year

There are now more registered health practitioners in every state and territory according to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards 2021/22 Annual report.
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04 Nov 2022

Have your say: Consultation on revised Safety and quality guidelines for privately practising midwives

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is inviting feedback on the revised Safety and quality guidelines for privately practising midwives.
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21 Oct 2022

Call for applications – Tasmanian Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

We are seeking individuals with an ability and interest to contribute to the regulatory work of the State Board. Practitioners will bring sound experience in the nursing and/or midwifery professions.
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18 Oct 2022

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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11 Oct 2022

Tribunal orders suspension of nurse’s registration

A tribunal has suspended an enrolled nurse’s registration for professional misconduct after she assaulted an elderly patient.
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11 Oct 2022

Nurse convicted of assault has registration cancelled by tribunal

A tribunal has cancelled an enrolled nurse’s registration after she engaged in violent conduct in a public place.
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04 Oct 2022

Scope of practice resource released for employers of nurses and midwives

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has developed a fact sheet on the roles and scope of practice of registered nurses, enrolled nurses, nurse practitioners and midwives.
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30 Sep 2022

Call for applications for appointment to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

There are vacancies arising for practitioner members from Queensland and South Australia on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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26 Sep 2022

Nurse reprimanded by tribunal following his assault conviction

A tribunal has reprimanded a registered nurse for engaging in professional misconduct after he was found guilty of common assault.
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19 Sep 2022

Former nurse resentenced and handed bigger penalty for continuing to practise after surrendering registration

A former registered nurse, Mr Alexis Travero Alvarez, has today been resentenced on appeal in the County Court of Victoria for four charges of holding himself out as a registered nurse after he had surrendered his registration, in breach of section 116 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law 2009.
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16 Sep 2022

Call for applications – State Boards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

We are seeking individuals with an ability and interest to contribute to the regulatory work of the State Boards. Practitioners will bring sound experience in the nursing and/or midwifery professions. Community members will have strong community connections to bring a public/lay perspective.
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12 Sep 2022

Registration now open for graduates set to finish study in next three months

Nursing and midwifery graduates set to complete their course in the next three months can take the first step in their new health career by applying for registration now.
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24 Aug 2022

Practitioners on the sub-register can opt in to extend their registration

Practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register who are currently practising can now opt in to extend their temporary registration so they can continue supporting the health system.
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23 Aug 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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29 Jul 2022

Nurse’s registration suspended after she engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a patient

A tribunal has suspended a nurse’s registration for three months for breaching professional boundaries with a patient and misleading her employer to the extent of their relationship.
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13 Jul 2022

Have your say on the English language skills registration standards – public consultation opens today

Public consultation on the English language skills registration standards opens today. National Boards are inviting practitioners, community members, employers, education providers and other stakeholders to have their say.
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30 Jun 2022

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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28 Jun 2022

Tribunal reprimands nurse who breached conditions of her registration

A tribunal has reprimanded a registered nurse and imposed conditions on her registration after she repeatedly breached drug and alcohol conditions on her registration.
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28 Jun 2022

Tribunal orders cancellation of registration of nurse after criminal convictions

A tribunal has ordered the cancellation of a registered nurse’s registration following his breach of professional boundaries and criminal convictions.
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23 Jun 2022

Tribunal orders cancellation of registration of nurse after using his position to defraud international students

A tribunal has ordered the cancellation of a nurse’s registration following his breach of professional boundaries by misleading international nursing students to believe he could fast track their immigration to Australia.
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23 Jun 2022

Tribunal orders cancellation of registration of nurse after falsifying medical records

A tribunal has ordered the cancellation of a registered nurse’s registration after she failed to conduct necessary observations of a patient and made false amendments to the patient’s medical records.
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31 May 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 May 2022

Fake nurse fined after Ahpra prosecution

In a prosecution by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, an unregistered Sydney woman who worked as a nurse at a medical centre was today convicted and fined, after previously being arrested when she failed to appear before the Windsor Local Court of New South Wales.
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12 May 2022

Former nurse convicted for continuing to practise after surrendering registration

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has successfully prosecuted former registered nurse, Mr Alexis Travero Alvarez for four charges of holding himself out as a registered nurse after he had surrendered his registration.
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12 May 2022

International Nurses Day: NMBA says thank you to nurses

On International Nurses Day, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) would like to thank nurse practitioners, registered nurses and enrolled nurses for their leadership and delivery of care in such diverse settings across Australia.
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06 May 2022

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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05 May 2022

International Day of the Midwife: NMBA thanks midwives

Today the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) celebrates the International Day of the Midwife and thanks midwives and acknowledges their long and significant history in supporting women’s health.
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28 Apr 2022

Tribunal cancels registration of nurse for breaching professional boundaries

A tribunal has ordered the cancellation of an enrolled nurse’s registration after he breached professional boundaries by forming sexual relationships with his patients.
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06 Apr 2022

2021 pandemic response sub-register gets a boost

More than 20,000 health practitioners are now on the 2021 pandemic response sub-register after practitioners on the 2020 sub-register opted in to extend their temporary registration.
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05 Apr 2022

Online renewal for nurses and midwives is now open

Nurses and midwives have until 31 May 2022 to renew their registration.
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30 Mar 2022

Nurse convicted for practising before she was registered

A woman who worked as a registered nurse at a hospital and an aged care residence in Sydney when she was not registered was yesterday convicted after pleading guilty in the Downing Centre Local Court of New South Wales following charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
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25 Mar 2022

Fake nurse convicted after failing to appear in court

A Sydney woman who worked as a nurse at a medical centre despite not being qualified or registered to practise was on Wednesday convicted in her absence after failing to appear in the Windsor Local Court of New South Wales.
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21 Mar 2022

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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22 Feb 2022

Nurses and midwives on the 2020 sub-register can extend their registration to keep supporting the pandemic response

Nurses and midwives on the 2020 pandemic response sub-register can now opt in to extend their temporary registration before it expires to keep supporting the pandemic response.
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17 Feb 2022

Tribunal cancels registration of nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has cancelled an enrolled nurse’s registration after he breached professional boundaries, including consuming illicit drugs, with a patient.
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17 Feb 2022

Tribunal cancels registration of nurse who received money from elderly patient

A tribunal has cancelled a registered nurse’s registration after he received over $100,000 from an aged care patient.
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17 Feb 2022

Tribunal reprimands nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a registered nurse after she supplied her son with tobacco and cannabis while he was in prison.
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04 Feb 2022

Call for applications for appointment to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

There are vacancies arising for a community member from any state or territory and a practitioner member from Victoria on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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01 Feb 2022

Supervised practice framework in effect

The Supervised practice framework (the framework), developed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the Board) along with 12 other National Boards1 and Ahpra, is in effect from today.
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27 Jan 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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14 Jan 2022

Call for applications – State Boards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

04 Jan 2022

Tribunal bans nurse from providing health services for 15 years

A tribunal has ordered that an enrolled nurse be prohibited from providing any health service for 15 years after she was convicted of sexual offences against a child under 16.
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04 Jan 2022

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for a year

A tribunal has disqualified a former nurse from reapplying for registration for a year following professional misconduct.
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04 Jan 2022

NMBA releases updated position statement on nurses and cosmetic medical procedures

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has released an updated position statement on nurses and cosmetic medical procedures.
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2021

22 Dec 2021

Ministers extend professional indemnity insurance exemption for privately practising midwives

Health Ministers have extended the professional indemnity insurance exemption for privately practising midwives (PPMs) until 31 December 2023.
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21 Dec 2021

Facilitating access to care in a COVID-19 environment: Guidance for health practitioners

Ahpra and the National Boards recognise that registered health practitioners have led the remarkable public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and commend them for their sustained efforts.
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16 Dec 2021

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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08 Dec 2021

Fake nurse offering cosmetic procedure ordered to compensate patient after breaching National Law

A Victorian person who falsely claimed to be a registered nurse has been ordered to pay $4,030 in compensation to the patient and $6,500 in legal costs to Ahpra after they admitted to breaching the National Law.
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29 Nov 2021

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from surveys to retest practitioner and broader community sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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24 Nov 2021

Annual report: Registered health practitioners grow with paramedics leading the charge

A continued growth in the registered health workforce is highlighted in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) 2020/21 Annual report.
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17 Nov 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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09 Nov 2021

Advance copy of supervised practice framework published

Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have published an advance copy of the Supervised practice framework (the framework).
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09 Nov 2021

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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22 Sep 2021

Thousands more health practitioners granted temporary registration able to join the pandemic response

From today, thousands of extra health practitioners can join the COVID-19 response through a new temporary sub-register established by Ahpra and the National Boards.
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22 Sep 2021

Tribunal suspends nurse after misogynistic social media posts

A tribunal has reprimanded and suspended a nurse after he published ‘disgraceful’ content about women on social media.
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22 Sep 2021

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse after theft from employer

A tribunal has reprimanded a former nurse and disqualified her from reapplying for registration for one year after she stole at least $10,000 from her employer.
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17 Sep 2021

Call for applications – State Boards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

We are seeking individuals with an ability and interest to contribute to the regulatory work of the state boards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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15 Sep 2021

Graduating soon? Be ready to start work – apply now

Once you are registered, you can work as a nurse and/or midwife anywhere in Australia.
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15 Sep 2021

Ministers to extend professional indemnity insurance exemption for privately practising midwives

Health Ministers have agreed to extend the professional indemnity insurance exemption for privately practising midwives (PPMs) until 31 December 2023.
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14 Sep 2021

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia registration fee frozen for 2021-22

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has announced the national registration fee for nurses and midwives for 2021-22.
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10 Sep 2021

Call for applications – New South Wales Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Applications are now sought from registered nurses, enrolled nurses and midwives to fill one practitioner member vacancy arising on the New South Wales Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the State Board).
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08 Sep 2021

Former nurse fined $8,000 for practising after registration lapsed

A former enrolled nurse in Queensland who continued to practise after his registration lapsed was today fined $8,000 and convicted of a charge brought by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). He was also ordered to pay Ahpra’s legal costs of $1,500.
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08 Sep 2021

26,000 practitioners on the pandemic sub-register able to better support the COVID-19 response

More than 26,000 registered health practitioners can step up to further support the COVID-19 health system response following changes made by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards to the temporary pandemic response sub-register.
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06 Sep 2021

Tribunal orders cancellation of registration

A tribunal has ordered that a registered nurse’s registration be cancelled after she engaged in professional misconduct by failing to undergo a health assessment.
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06 Sep 2021

Call for applications - List of Approved Persons for hearing panels

Applications are being sought for appointment to the List of Approved Persons (LAP) for hearing panels from active and engaged consumers or community advisors who can represent the interests of the community and health practitioners who hold registration with one of the following professions:
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31 Aug 2021

Update for internationally qualified nurses and midwives

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is aware of delays for some internationally qualified nurses and midwives seeking to be eligible to apply for registration in Australia, due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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30 Aug 2021

COVID-19 and vaccines: Get the best advice for you and your family

You need reliable, evidence-based information to be able to make good choices about your healthcare. But in a climate thick with commentary about COVID-19 and vaccines, how do you sort fact from fiction? A joint statement from Ahpra and the National Boards, the Health Care Complaints Commission, the Office of the Health Ombudsman and the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
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26 Aug 2021

Nurse has registration cancelled and is disqualified for three years

A tribunal has ordered that a nurse’s registration be cancelled, and she be disqualified from applying for registration for three years for misappropriating Lignocaine from her workplace.
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17 Aug 2021

Call for applications

Call for applications - Committee to oversee assessment of overseas qualified enrolled nurses.
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13 Aug 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Aug 2021

Call for applications

Call for applications – Australian Capital Territory Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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02 Aug 2021

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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13 Jul 2021

Call for applications - Registered Nurse OSCE Examiners

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is calling for applications for appointment to the list of examiners for the assessment of internationally qualified registered nurses.
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06 Jul 2021

Tribunal orders cancellation of registration

A tribunal has ordered that a nurse’s registration be cancelled after she misappropriated fentanyl from her workplace.
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06 Jul 2021

Tribunal orders two-year disqualification for former nurse

A tribunal has ordered that a former nurse be reprimanded and disqualified from applying for registration for two years for professional misconduct.
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22 Jun 2021

Tribunal reprimands enrolled nurse for professional misconduct

A Victorian enrolled nurse has been reprimanded and prohibited from working in aged-care health services until 22 December 2022, for fraudulently obtaining and using a resident’s credit card details.
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16 Jun 2021

Call for applications - Committee to oversee assessment of overseas qualified nurses and midwives

The NMBA is seeking applicants with the appropriate qualifications and experienced with a background in nursing and/or midwifery or from other professions or disciplines.
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25 May 2021

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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14 May 2021

Call for applications – Territory Boards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Applications are now sought from registered nurses, enrolled nurses, midwives and community members to fill a Chair, community member and practitioner member vacancies arising in the following jurisdictions:
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13 May 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 May 2021

Resilience and professionalism: NMBA says thank you on International Nurses Day

Today on International Nurses Day, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) thanked nurses for their professionalism and commitment to their communities.
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05 May 2021

Caring for women during a pandemic: NMBA thanks midwives

Today on the International Day of the Midwife, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has thanked midwives for caring for women across the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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28 Apr 2021

Tribunal cancels registration for professional misconduct

A tribunal has ordered that a nurse’s registration be cancelled following his criminal convictions.
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28 Apr 2021

Tribunal cancels registration of nurse after criminal convictions

A tribunal has ordered that a nurse’s registration be cancelled after criminal convictions concerning child abuse material.
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21 Apr 2021

Finding of professional misconduct by tribunal over sexual assault by a former enrolled nurse

A tribunal has found the behaviour of a Victorian enrolled nurse constituted professional misconduct, after he was found guilty for a criminal charge of sexual assault.
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08 Apr 2021

Online renewal for nurses and midwives is now open

Nurses and midwives have until 31 May 2021 to renew their registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
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08 Apr 2021

Vaccine rollout support from retired practitioners

Ahpra and National Boards have extended the support available from retired nurses, doctors and other registered health practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register for a further 12 months from this week. This was done in response to a request by the Australian Government.
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01 Apr 2021

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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30 Mar 2021

Regulators thank health practitioners as pandemic response sub-register starts to close

Regulators are thanking health practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register which will be closed 12 months after it was established in response to COVID-19.
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23 Mar 2021

Help strengthen public protection: Consultation on revised regulatory principles for the National Scheme now open

The National Boards and Ahpra are seeking public feedback on revised regulatory principles for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme).
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22 Mar 2021

Tribunal disqualifies a nurse for a year for boundary violations

A tribunal has disqualified a nurse from applying for registration for a year after she engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a patient.
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22 Mar 2021

Tribunal suspends nurse for six months

A tribunal has suspended a nurse’s registration for six months after she took a prescription pad from her employer and forged a prescription.
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12 Mar 2021

Enrolled nurse suspended by tribunal for viewing patient records without authorisation

An enrolled nurse who viewed patient records without any clinical justification or authorisation has had her registration suspended by a tribunal.
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09 Mar 2021

Registered health practitioners and students: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The National Boards and Ahpra have published a joint statement today to help registered health practitioners and students understand what’s expected of them in giving, receiving and advising on and sharing information about COVID-19 vaccines.
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22 Feb 2021

Former enrolled nurse fined after Ahpra prosecution

A former enrolled nurse has been fined in a Victorian court for holding herself out as registered and administering cosmetic injectables while she was suspended, following a charge filed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
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17 Feb 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Feb 2021

Nurse’s registration cancelled after having an inappropriate relationship with two patients

A tribunal has cancelled a nurse’s registration and disqualified her from applying for registration until 31 August 2021, for having inappropriate relationships with two vulnerable patients.
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11 Feb 2021

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has disqualified a former registered nurse from applying for registration for six months for professional misconduct concerning criminal convictions and contraventions of obligations under the National Law.
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11 Feb 2021

Tribunal disqualifies nurse for 15 years following criminal conviction

A tribunal has cancelled an enrolled nurse’s registration and disqualified him from reapplying for 15 years following his criminal conviction for attempted murder.
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11 Feb 2021

Tribunal cancels and disqualifies nurse for serious boundary violations

A tribunal has cancelled a registered nurse’s registration and disqualified him from re-applying until 2022 as a result of him engaging in serious boundary violations with two patients in early 2015.
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03 Feb 2021

Former Bacchus Marsh nursing director gets 10 year ban

A former Victorian nurse and midwife who was employed at Bacchus Marsh Hospital as Director of Nursing has been reprimanded by a tribunal and disqualified from applying for registration for 10 years for 4 findings of professional misconduct.
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21 Jan 2021

Tribunal cancels nurse's registration for professional misconduct

A registered nurse who put offensive statements on Facebook has had his registration cancelled by a tribunal for professional misconduct.
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21 Jan 2021

Tribunal disqualifies nurse from applying for registration

A South Australian nurse has been reprimanded by a tribunal and had her registration cancelled for professional misconduct.
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15 Jan 2021

Call for applications for appointment to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

There are multiple practitioner member and community member vacancies arising on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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08 Jan 2021

Interested in becoming a National Board member? Register now for our upcoming webinar to find out what is involved

Are you passionate about healthcare and protecting the public? Would you like to know more about the role of Board members in the National Scheme regulating registered health practitioners from 16 professions?
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07 Jan 2021

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for serious professional misconduct

A tribunal has disqualified a former nurse for professional misconduct that included falsifying training certificates and altering patient records.
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2020

22 Dec 2020

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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17 Dec 2020

NMBA releases revised Nurse practitioner standards for practice

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has published an advance copy of the revised Nurse practitioner standards for practice (revised standards) which take effect on 1 March 2021.
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15 Dec 2020

Nurse reprimanded for professional misconduct

A nurse has been reprimanded for engaging in professional misconduct by submitting false documentation to support an application for a skilled migration visa.
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07 Dec 2020

NMBA provides update for IQNMs

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has provided an update on the assessment of internationally qualified nurses and midwives (IQNMs).
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23 Nov 2020

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has disqualified a former nurse for professional misconduct concerning misappropriated medication.
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23 Nov 2020

Tribunal suspends nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has suspended an enrolled nurse after she admitted engaging in professional misconduct by submitting false and misleading documents in support of a job application.
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11 Nov 2020

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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11 Nov 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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27 Oct 2020

Tribunal suspends nurse for three months

A tribunal has suspended a registered nurse’s registration for three months for professional misconduct after he dragged an elderly patient who had been diagnosed with dementia to her room.
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27 Oct 2020

Tribunal suspends nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has suspended an enrolled nurse’s registration for three months for professional misconduct concerning an improper relationship with a patient.
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27 Oct 2020

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has disqualified a former registered nurse from applying for registration for three years for professional misconduct concerning misappropriated drugs.
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26 Oct 2020

Nurse reprimanded and conditions imposed on registration

A Victorian nurse has been reprimanded and had education and mentoring conditions imposed on his registration after being found to have engaged in professional misconduct.
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22 Oct 2020

NMBA farewells long-serving Chair and welcomes new appointment

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has thanked its outgoing Chair and welcomed a new appointment to the role.
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16 Oct 2020

Call for applications – State Boards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Applications are now sought from registered nurses, enrolled nurses, midwives and community members to fill multiple practitioner member, community member vacancies arising in the following jurisdictions:
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21 Sep 2020

Graduating soon? What you need to know for graduate registration as a nurse and/or midwife

In your final year of an approved program of study and excited about starting work as a nurse and/or midwife?
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18 Sep 2020

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia sets fee for 2020–21

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for nurses and midwives for 2020–21.
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28 Aug 2020

Call for applications – Tasmanian Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Applications are now sought from registered nurses, enrolled nurses and midwives to fill one practitioner member vacancy arising on the Tasmanian Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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27 Aug 2020

Aged care nurse manager suspended

A tribunal has confirmed the suspension of a nurse’s registration on appeal.
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19 Aug 2020

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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19 Aug 2020

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from the second annual survey of stakeholder understanding and perceptions of our role and work.
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18 Aug 2020

Nurse reprimanded and disqualified

A registered nurse has been disqualified for professional misconduct.
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29 Jul 2020

Call for applications

Call for applications: ACT Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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24 Jul 2020

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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24 Jul 2020

Call for applications

Call for applications: Committee to oversee assessment of overseas qualified registered nurses.
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15 Jul 2020

Nurse disqualified for two and a half years for professional misconduct

A tribunal has disqualified a nurse for two and a half years for criminal conduct and working under the influence of illicit drugs.
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13 Jul 2020

Consultations open for recency of practice and nurse practitioner standards

Today the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the NMBA) opened public consultations on the proposed Registration standard: Recency of practice and Nurse practitioner standards for practice.
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09 Jul 2020

SA nurse banned for ten years for sexual relationship with patient

A nurse who had a relationship with a patient has been reprimanded for professional boundary violations and banned from working as a nurse or from providing any health services for ten years following a referral by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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29 Jun 2020

NMBA releases new guidelines for nurses, midwives and students on blood-borne viruses

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is encouraging nurses, midwives and students to review the new Guidelines for registered health practitioners and students in relation to blood-borne viruses before they take effect on 6 July 2020.
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25 Jun 2020

Former Bacchus Marsh midwife given 10 year ban

A former Victorian midwife who was employed at Bacchus Marsh Hospital has been reprimanded and banned from practising for 10 years after a tribunal made 11 findings of professional misconduct following a referral by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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18 May 2020

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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15 May 2020

Call for applications – State and Territory Boards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Applications are now sought from registered nurses, enrolled nurses, midwives and community members to fill multiple practitioner member, community member and Chair vacancies arising in the following jurisdictions:
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12 May 2020

Convicted former nurse re-sentenced on appeal

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has welcomed a stronger sentence for a former nurse who continued to work in aged care after her registration was suspended.
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12 May 2020

NMBA thanks nurses on behalf of all Australians for International Nurses Day

Today the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has thanked all nurses for their care for individuals and communities during such challenging times.
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07 May 2020

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for two years

A tribunal has disqualified a former nurse from applying for registration for two years following her conviction for unlawful wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
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07 May 2020

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for two years for professional misconduct

A tribunal has disqualified a former nurse from applying for registration for two years for accessing child exploitation material.
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07 May 2020

Tribunal disqualifies nurse for five years for failing to maintain professional boundaries

A tribunal has cancelled an enrolled nurse’s registration and disqualified him from reapplying for registration for five years after he had a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient.
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05 May 2020

NMBA thanks midwives on behalf of all Australians for International Day of the Midwife

Today is the International Day of the Midwife and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has thanked midwives for their vital contribution during such challenging times.
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05 May 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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17 Apr 2020

No place for racism in healthcare

The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) issued a media release detailing occasions of medical practitioners denying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples access to culturally safe healthcare seeking testing for COVID-19.
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09 Apr 2020

Tribunal reprimands nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a registered nurse and ordered that conditions be imposed on her registration after she showed colleagues a distressing video of child abuse on her mobile phone.
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06 Apr 2020

Online renewal for nurses and midwives is now open

More than 400,000 nurses and midwives registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) are due to renew their general or non-practising registration by 31 May 2020.
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01 Apr 2020

Ahpra returns over 40,000 health practitioners to the temporary pandemic response sub-register to support our critical health workforce during the emergency

As health services prepare for the expected surge in demand resulting from COVID-19, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have announced a new pandemic sub-register to fast track the return to the workforce of experienced and qualified health practitioners.
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31 Mar 2020

Ahpra work continues remotely as in-person services temporarily suspended

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) staff are working remotely to serve health practitioners and the public across Australia while in-person services are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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31 Mar 2020

False and misleading advertising on COVID-19

Ahpra and National Boards recognise the vital role of registered health practitioners in treating and containing the COVID-19 emergency.
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30 Mar 2020

Sydney office temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Sydney.
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27 Mar 2020

Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Darwin offices temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin.
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27 Mar 2020

Responding to COVID-19: Changes to presenting-in-person requirements

As an interim measure to help boost the Australian healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve made changes to the presenting-in-person requirements for internationally qualified practitioners.
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27 Mar 2020

Online uploads for documents

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has introduced an online upload service to receive applications, forms and supporting documents as part of the response to the way individuals are registered in the context of COVID-19.
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26 Mar 2020

Our Perth office is temporarily closed to the public but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Perth.
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12 Mar 2020

Former nurse who filmed patients disqualified for eight years

A tribunal has disqualified a former enrolled nurse from applying for registration for eight years for professional misconduct, including filming a distressed dementia patient and sharing the video with her partner and a friend.
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12 Mar 2020

Statement from the NMBA and Ahpra in response to COVID-19

Registered health practitioners play a vital role in treating and containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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10 Mar 2020

New assessment model begins for international nurses and midwives

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has launched an evidence-based new assessment model for internationally qualified nurses and midwives (IQNMs).
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02 Mar 2020

Changes to mandatory notifications requirements in effect 1 March

Amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (National Law) requirements on mandatory notifications came into effect on 1 March 2020.
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26 Feb 2020

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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26 Feb 2020

A strategy for embedding cultural safety into the health system launching tomorrow

An ambitious Strategy from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health experts, regulators and health organisations committed to embedding cultural safety into the health system will be released tomorrow.
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25 Feb 2020

Tribunal reprimands former nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a former nurse for professional misconduct concerning medication administration.
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25 Feb 2020

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for six months

A tribunal has disqualified a former nurse from applying for registration for six months following criminal convictions concerning drug trafficking.
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25 Feb 2020

Tribunal maintains NMBA conditions requiring nurse to complete re-entry course

A tribunal has maintained conditions imposed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) on an enrolled nurse’s registration requiring her to undertake an NMBA-approved re-entry course.
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25 Feb 2020

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for one year

A tribunal has disqualified a former enrolled nurse from applying for registration for one year after she misappropriated drugs from her workplace and made several false entries in the relevant drug register.
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22 Feb 2020

Tribunal suspends nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has suspended a nurse for transgressing professional boundaries with a patient over text messages.
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19 Feb 2020

Tribunal reprimands nurse

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse after she physically abused a patient.
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12 Feb 2020

Tribunal reprimands and suspends nurse for family violence assault

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse and suspended him for one month following an assault on his teenage daughter in the family home.
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07 Feb 2020

Revised guidelines on mandatory notifications released

The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have today published an advance copy of the revised mandatory notification guidelines (the guidelines) and supporting resources.
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03 Feb 2020

NMBA update for IQNMs

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is moving to a new assessment model for internationally qualified nurses and midwives (IQNMs).
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03 Feb 2020

Nurses and midwives encouraged to use new decision making resources

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s (NMBA) new Decision-making framework for nursing and midwifery (DMF) takes effect today.
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22 Jan 2020

Ahpra and National Boards welcome policy directions

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards have welcomed two new policy directions from the COAG Health Council which reinforce that Ahpra and National Boards are to prioritise public protection in the work of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).
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21 Jan 2020

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for six months

A tribunal has disqualified a former nurse from applying for registration for six months following criminal convictions concerning drug trafficking.
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21 Jan 2020

Tribunal bans former nurse for eight years

A tribunal has disqualified a former enrolled nurse from applying for registration for eight years after he behaved in a threatening manner towards his colleagues, investigators and his neighbours.
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03 Jan 2020

Tribunal reprimands nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a registered nurse and placed conditions on his registration after he made inappropriate comments to two graduate nurses under his supervision.
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2019

31 Dec 2019

Update on changes to assessment of internationally qualified nurses and midwives

A new model of assessment for internationally qualified nurses and midwives (IQNMs) will start in March 2020.
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23 Dec 2019

Former nurse convicted for working in aged care while suspended

A South Australian woman who continued to work as a nurse in aged care after her registration was suspended, was today convicted in the Magistrates Court of South Australia of all 66 charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
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20 Dec 2019

Tribunal reprimands former nurse

A tribunal has reprimanded a former nurse who misappropriated medications during a period of serious mental health issues.
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12 Dec 2019

Nursing and midwifery regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2018/19

A professions-specific statistical summary and a report from the Chair that covers the work of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the Board) over the 12 months to 30 June 2019 is now available online.
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11 Dec 2019

Tribunal suspends nurse who breached professional boundaries

A tribunal has suspended a registered nurse after she admitted to engaging in professional misconduct.
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10 Dec 2019

Tribunal cancels nurse’s registration for professional misconduct

A tribunal has cancelled a nurse’s registration for professional misconduct and disqualified her from reapplying for two years after she kept money paid by patients for vaccinations.
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03 Dec 2019

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for false declarations

A tribunal has disqualified a former registered nurse from applying for registration for six months after she admitted making false declarations in registration renewal applications.
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29 Nov 2019

Tribunal reprimands nurse for medication misappropriation

A tribunal has reprimanded a registered nurse and ordered conditions be placed on his registration after he admitted to misappropriating medication from his workplace for personal use.
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28 Nov 2019

Graduates: What you need to know for registration

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become a nurse and/or midwife?
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27 Nov 2019

Tribunal reprimands former nurse

A tribunal has reprimanded a former enrolled nurse for professional misconduct concerning theft.
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26 Nov 2019

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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22 Nov 2019

Fake nurse carrying out cosmetic injectables successfully prosecuted by Ahpra

A New South Wales man has been convicted and fined $15,000 in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia following charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
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11 Nov 2019

New social media guide

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have published a new guide to help registered health practitioners understand and meet their obligations when using social media.
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31 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards release social research project results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have released results from a social research project aimed at helping us understand perceptions about us and our work.
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30 Oct 2019

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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28 Oct 2019

New framework offers decision-making support for nursing and midwifery

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has released an advance copy of the new Decision-making framework for nursing and midwifery (the DMF).
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24 Oct 2019

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for four and a half years

A tribunal has disqualified a former enrolled nurse from applying for registration for four and a half years for professional misconduct concerning criminal conduct.
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24 Oct 2019

Tribunal cancels midwife's registration for false renewal declarations

A tribunal has cancelled a midwife’s registration, after she made false declarations about meeting the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Recency of practice registration standard.
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23 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards update logos

Simplified logos for AHPRA and the National Boards will be rolled out over coming months.
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21 Oct 2019

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for six years for professional misconduct

A tribunal has disqualified a former nurse from applying for registration for six years for knowingly possessing child pornography (now called child abuse material).
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18 Oct 2019

Call for applications

Call for applications – State Boards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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11 Oct 2019

Suspended nurse found working in aged care facilities pleads guilty to 66 charges

A South Australian disqualified nurse has pleaded guilty to charges that she falsely claimed to be registered while suspended.
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30 Sep 2019

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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26 Sep 2019

Tribunal bans nurse from aged care for five years

A tribunal has disqualified a nurse from re-applying for registration or working in aged care for five years after she over-involved herself in an elderly patient’s affairs and benefitted from his will.
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20 Sep 2019

Call for applications

There are vacancies for practitioner members from Queensland and South Australia on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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19 Sep 2019

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia sets registration fees for 2019/20

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for nurses and midwives for 2019/20.
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11 Sep 2019

Have your say on the latest National Board and AHPRA consultations

Public consultations are underway to boost patient safety across Australia.
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06 Sep 2019

Consultation open for nurses and midwives on blood borne viruses guidelines

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, in partnership with the Dental, Medical, Paramedicine and Podiatry Boards of Australia, has opened consultation on the draft Guidelines for registered health practitioners and students in relation to blood borne viruses (the draft guidelines).
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04 Sep 2019

Changes to assessment of internationally qualified nurses and midwives

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is moving to an outcomes-based assessment model for some internationally qualified nurses and midwives (IQNMs).
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08 Aug 2019

Check the online register – registration certificates no longer issued at renewal

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has reminded nurses and midwives, and their employers, that registration certificates are no longer issued at renewal.
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25 Jul 2019

Tribunal cancels nurse’s registration for professional misconduct

A tribunal has cancelled a nurse’s registration for professional misconduct concerning criminal convictions and practising while intoxicated.
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15 Jul 2019

Tribunal suspends nurse for two years for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded an enrolled nurse and suspended her registration for two years after she admitted to withdrawing cash from a patient’s bank card for personal use.
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11 Jul 2019

Fake nursing director successfully prosecuted by AHPRA

A Victorian man who had falsely claimed to be a registered nurse was today convicted in court of charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). He was fined $60,000 plus costs.
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04 Jul 2019

AHPRA successfully prosecutes fake nurse

Victorian woman Brittany Fairthorne was today convicted in the Frankston Magistrates’ Court of charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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03 Jul 2019

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for two years for criminal offences

A tribunal has reprimanded a former nurse and disqualified her from applying for registration for two years for professional misconduct.
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03 Jul 2019

Tribunal disqualifies nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has disqualified a nurse from applying for registration for professional misconduct following an unnecessary and inappropriate physical examination of a patient.
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21 Jun 2019

Renew registration before 1 July to remain on the registers for nurses and midwives

Nurses and midwives who are yet to renew their registration must do so before 1 July 2019 to keep practising.
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19 Jun 2019

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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12 Jun 2019

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for four years for criminal behaviour

A Tribunal has reprimanded a former nurse and disqualified him from holding registration for four years after he was convicted of serious criminal offences.
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27 May 2019

Tribunal reprimands nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse and imposed conditions on her registration for multiple departures from accepted standards of practice, which taken together amounted to professional misconduct.
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27 May 2019

Student registration and approved programs of study

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) wants to remind health services and employers of nurses about the requirements of student registration under the National Law1.
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17 May 2019

Nurses and midwives encouraged to renew registration by 31 May

Nurses and midwives are reminded to renew their registration by 31 May 2019 to avoid paying a late fee.
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10 May 2019

NMBA thanks nurses on International Nurses Day

Sunday 12 May is International Nurses Day and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has thanked nurses for their leadership in providing health care to all.
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08 May 2019

Practitioners’ responsibility to support public health programs

Australia’s health regulators have reminded health practitioners about their responsibility to support public health programs, including vaccination.
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07 May 2019

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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05 May 2019

NMBA thanks midwives on International Day of the Midwife

Today is International Day of the Midwife and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has thanked the midwives of Australia for their vital work with women, families and communities.
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23 Apr 2019

Consultation opens on Decision-making framework

Today the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the NMBA) opened public consultation on the proposed Decision-making framework for nurses and midwives.
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02 Apr 2019

Nurses and midwives due to renew registration by 31 May

Online renewal for nurses and midwives is now open.
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26 Mar 2019

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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08 Mar 2019

Public consultation opens for advanced practice definition

Today the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) opened public consultation on proposed changes to its definitions relating to advanced practice. Feedback is invited to the questions in the consultation paper by close of business Friday 19 April 2019.
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07 Mar 2019

Nursing and Midwifery regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2017/18

A professions-specific annual report summary that highlights the work of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2018 has now been published.
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01 Mar 2019

English language skills registration standard (2019) takes effect for nurses and midwives

Today the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s (NMBA) English language skills registration standard (2019) took effect.
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15 Feb 2019

Tribunal suspends nurse for failing to provide chaperoning for doctor

A tribunal has suspended a nurse for failing to provide agreed chaperoning for a colleague.
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11 Feb 2019

Revised re-entry to practice policy takes effect for nurses and midwives

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) revised Policy for re-entry to practice for nurses and midwives (2019) took effect today.
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05 Feb 2019

Bridging programs for internationally qualified nurses

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) today provided an update on bridging programs for internationally qualified nurses.
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17 Jan 2019

Tribunal disqualifies nurse for 12 months for breaching conditions

The State Administrative Tribunal in Western Australia (tribunal) has reprimanded a nurse and disqualified her from applying for registration for 12 months for breaching conditions on her registration.
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16 Jan 2019

Tribunal suspends nurse for seven months for falsifying documents

A tribunal has suspended a nurse’s registration for seven months after she admitted to falsifying documents to try to gain employment.
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2018

17 Dec 2018

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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03 Dec 2018

NMBA releases revised re-entry to practice policy

Today the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) released an advance copy of the revised Policy for re-entry to practice for nurses and midwives (2019).
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30 Nov 2018

Call for applications - State and territory boards

The Nursing and Midwifery Board is seeking applications from registered nurses, enrolled nurses, midwives and community members to fill multiple practitioner member, community member and chair vacancies.
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15 Nov 2018

Tribunal suspension highlights need for nurses to report criminal matters

A tribunal has suspended a nurse for four weeks, after she failed to notify the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) of criminal charges and convictions.
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14 Nov 2018

About to graduate? Apply for registration online now

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become a registered nurse, enrolled nurse or midwife?
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13 Nov 2018

Tribunal upholds Board's decision to refuse registration

A tribunal has upheld the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) decision to refuse an application for registration as an enrolled nurse (EN), after the applicant appealed the decision.
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30 Oct 2018

Tribunal reprimands nurse for professional misconduct

The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia (tribunal) has reprimanded a nurse and imposed conditions on her registration after she admitted to professional misconduct concerning misappropriated drugs.
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30 Oct 2018

Tribunal suspends nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has suspended a nurse for professional misconduct concerning inappropriate conduct towards a student and a patient.
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29 Oct 2018

National Boards support more public information on register

Changes to the national Register of practitioners will make it easier to access public information about health practitioners across Australia.
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24 Oct 2018

Nursing and Midwifery Board releases revised English language skills registration standard

Today the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the NMBA) released an advance copy of the revised English language skills registration standard (2019).
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19 Oct 2018

Former Bacchus Marsh Hospital midwife will never be able to practise again

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the tribunal) has decided that a former midwife will never practise again after finding she had engaged in professional misconduct while providing care to patients at Bacchus Marsh Hospital.
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18 Oct 2018

Dual registration requirements for registered nurses and paramedics

When paramedicine becomes a regulated profession on 1 December 2018 all practising paramedics must be registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Paramedicine Board).
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02 Oct 2018

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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01 Oct 2018

NMBA transitions to new assessment model for international nurses and midwives

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is moving to a new assessment model for internationally qualified nurses and midwives (IQNMs).
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01 Oct 2018

New Midwife standards for practice take effect

New standards for practice are now in effect for all midwives in Australia.
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23 Sep 2018

Tribunal reprimands nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has cancelled a nurse’s registration for professional misconduct.
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11 Sep 2018

Update on SMS text message alert for nurses and midwives

Update from AHPRA and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) on advice to registered nurses and midwives on the 3 July 2018 about concerns they were receiving relating to a SMS text message being received by practitioners.
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10 Sep 2018

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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10 Sep 2018

New results format for OET English language test; registration standards remain unchanged

The Occupational English Test (OET) will be publishing test results in an updated format soon.
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10 Sep 2018

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia fees set for 2018/19

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the NMBA) has announced its fees for 2018/19 for nurses and midwives.
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10 Sep 2018

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Australian Capital Territory Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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07 Sep 2018

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Victorian Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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03 Sep 2018

Request for tender: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) invites experienced parties to develop and deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training by either a sole supplier who can deliver services nationally or a panel of suppliers locally.
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27 Aug 2018

Tribunal suspends nurse for eight months for professional misconduct

A tribunal has suspended a nurse for eight months after he admitted to professional misconduct concerning misappropriated drugs.
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03 Aug 2018

Call for applications for appointment to the List of Approved Persons for panels

Applications are being sought from health practitioners who hold registration with one of the 15 regulated health professions as well as active and engaged consumers or community advisors.
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26 Jul 2018

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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25 Jul 2018

Public consultation opens on proposed prescribing endorsement for registered nurses

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is inviting feedback on a proposed new prescribing endorsement for registered nurses.
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20 Jul 2018

Tribunal reprimands nurse for breaching conditions

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse for professional misconduct after she failed to meet conditions on her registration.
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04 Jul 2018

Closing the gap by 2031: A shared commitment

This week, a landmark commitment is being launched to help achieve equity in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians to close the gap by 2031.
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26 Jun 2018

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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22 Jun 2018

Renew before 1 July to stay on the national registers for nurses and midwives

Nurses and midwives who are yet to renew their registration must do so before 1 July 2018 to keep practising.
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19 Jun 2018

Tribunal suspends nurse for four months for professional misconduct

A tribunal has suspended a nurse for four months after she admitted to professional misconduct concerning misappropriated drugs.
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06 Jun 2018

Tribunal believes nurse made poor decision but overturns suspension

A tribunal has formed a reasonable belief that a nurse restrained a patient in an unacceptable way, but has upheld her appeal against suspension.
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25 May 2018

Tribunal reprimands nurse, imposes conditions for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse and placed conditions on her registration for professional misconduct concerning medication administration.
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17 May 2018

Nurse becomes 700,000th registered health practitioner

AHPRA and the National Boards have welcomed the 700,000th health practitioner registered in Australia since the start of national regulation in 2010.
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17 May 2018

Nurses and midwives reminded to renew by 31 May

Nurses and midwives have two weeks to renew registration and avoid paying a late fee.
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11 May 2018

NMBA thanks nurses on International Nurses Day

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has thanked nurses for leading the health of their communities on International Nurses Day.
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05 May 2018

NMBA thanks midwives on International Day of the Midwife

Today is International Day of the Midwife and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has thanked the midwives of Australia for their contribution to safe and quality midwifery care.
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04 May 2018

Safety and quality in midwifery the priority for NMBA

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) role is to keep the public safe.
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04 May 2018

Public holiday office closures

Some AHPRA offices will be closed on Monday 7 May 2018 due to public holidays.
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01 May 2018

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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01 May 2018

Midwife standards for practice released

New midwifery standards for practice have been released today.
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26 Apr 2018

Tribunal reprimands former nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a former nurse after she admitted to professional misconduct concerning a criminal conviction.
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19 Apr 2018

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has disqualified a former nurse for professional misconduct concerning the transgression of professional boundaries and inappropriate personal relationships with two patients.
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17 Apr 2018

Public consultation on review of accreditation arrangements – assignment of accreditation functions

National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are consulting on future accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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13 Apr 2018

Consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise.
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09 Apr 2018

Nurses and midwives due to renew registration soon

Online renewal for nurses and midwives is now open.
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05 Apr 2018

Joint statement - Cultural safety: Nurses and midwives leading the way for safer healthcare

It is clear from the 2018 Closing the Gap Report tabled by Prime Minister Turnbull in February 2018 that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples still experience poorer health outcomes than non-Indigenous Australians. It is well understood these inequities are a result of the colonisation process and the many discriminatory policies to which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians were subjected to, and the ongoing experience of discrimination today.
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29 Mar 2018

Seeking applications for NT NMBA

Applications are sought for community and practitioner members who practise or reside in the Northern Territory Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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29 Mar 2018

Seeking applications for ACT NMBA

Applications are sought for community and practitioner members who practise or reside in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) to fill vacancies on the ACT Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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27 Mar 2018

Scheduled review of accreditation assignments

National Boards and AHPRA have started a process to consider accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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01 Mar 2018

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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01 Mar 2018

Nurses and midwives reminded to update contact details ahead of renewal

Nurses and midwives are being reminded to update their contact details to not miss reminders to renew registration.
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01 Mar 2018

Nursing and midwifery codes of conduct have changed – watch the vodcast

A vodcast presentation on the new nursing and midwifery codes of conduct is now available.
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01 Mar 2018

New codes of conduct take effect for nurses and midwives

New codes of conduct are now in effect for all nurses and midwives in Australia.
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01 Mar 2018

New codes of ethics in effect for nurses and midwives

International codes of ethics are now in effect for Australian nurses and midwives.
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21 Feb 2018

Tribunal disqualifies former nurse for false criminal history declarations

A tribunal has disqualified a former nurse from applying for re-registration, after she made false declarations about her criminal history.
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16 Feb 2018

Call for applications

Applications are now sought from community members from Queensland to fill one community member vacancy on the Queensland Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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14 Feb 2018

Tribunal suspends nurse’s registration for misuse of medication

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse, suspended her registration for two months and imposed conditions on her registration for professional misconduct.
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13 Feb 2018

Tribunal disqualifies nurse for six months for professional misconduct

A tribunal has disqualified a former nurse from applying for registration for six months after she admitted to professional misconduct concerning misappropriated drugs.
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12 Feb 2018

Tribunal upholds board-imposed conditions on nurse’s registration

A tribunal has upheld conditions imposed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) on a nurse’s registration for a finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct.
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08 Feb 2018

Tribunal reprimands nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse and imposed conditions on his registration for engaging in a personal and sexual relationship with a patient.
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06 Feb 2018

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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01 Feb 2018

ACT office closure

AHPRA ACT office will be closed on Friday 2 February 2018 due to office relocation.
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01 Feb 2018

NMBA and CATSINaM release joint statement on culturally safe care

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM) have released a joint statement on culturally safe and respectful care.
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23 Jan 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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16 Jan 2018

Tribunal suspends nurse for three months for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse and suspended her registration for three months for professional misconduct concerning medication administration.
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12 Jan 2018

Call for applications - national boards

There are multiple practitioner member and community member vacancies arising on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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12 Jan 2018

Monash University to develop outcomes based assessment for internationally qualified nurses

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has appointed Monash University to develop part of a new outcomes based assessment for internationally qualified nurses.
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2017

21 Dec 2017

Tribunal reprimands nurse and imposes registration conditions for providing false information

A tribunal has fined and reprimanded a nurse, and imposed conditions on her registration, after she provided false information in her application for registration.
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11 Dec 2017

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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04 Dec 2017

Change to ethical decision-making documents for nurses and midwives in Australia

International codes of ethics will be adopted for Australian nurses and midwives from 1 March 2018.
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29 Nov 2017

Stakeholders meet to work on how to support responsible advertising in healthcare

Stakeholders interested in how regulated health services are advertised have met to discuss how to advertise responsibly and comply with the National Law1 advertising requirements.
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20 Nov 2017

Nurse permanently disqualified after assault on patient

A tribunal has reprimanded an enrolled nurse and permanently disqualified him from applying for registration after he admitted to professional misconduct concerning an assault on a patient.
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15 Nov 2017

Annual report reveals how the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia worked to protect the public in 2016/17

The Annual Report for AHPRA and the National Boards for the year to 30 June 2017 is now available to view online.
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10 Nov 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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31 Oct 2017

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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30 Oct 2017

Tickets available for inaugural nursing National Regulation Seminar

Registration is open for the first National Regulation Seminar.
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17 Oct 2017

Tribunal reprimands nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded an enrolled nurse and imposed conditions on her registration for engaging in professional misconduct.
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11 Oct 2017

Students seeking registration with NMBA invited to apply online now

Final-year students who will soon complete their studies can go online now to apply for registration with the NMBA before they graduate.
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02 Oct 2017

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Committee to oversee assessment of overseas qualified nurses and midwives.
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28 Sep 2017

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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28 Sep 2017

New codes of conduct for nurses and midwives published

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has published the new Code of conduct for nurses and Code of conduct for midwives (the codes). The codes will take effect for all nurses and midwives in Australia on 1 March 2018.
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22 Sep 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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14 Sep 2017

NMBA asks nurses and students to ‘take notice’ as student nurse and registered nurse appear in court

A Victorian woman has pleaded guilty to claiming to be a registered nurse when she was a student and a second woman has pleaded guilty of supporting her to do so.
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25 Aug 2017

Tribunal reprimands nurse, cancels registration for professional misconduct

False declarations by nurse lead to cancellation of registration and disqualification from reapplying for six months.
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10 Aug 2017

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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09 Aug 2017

NMBA announces 1 September changes to fees

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has announced changes to registration application fees from 1 September 2017.
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07 Aug 2017

Tribunal cancels nurse’s registration for improper relationship with a patient’s spouse

A tribunal has cancelled an enrolled nurse’s registration for engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a patient’s spouse.
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24 Jul 2017

Former midwife found guilty of claiming to be a current midwife

A Victorian woman has pleaded guilty to claiming to be a registered midwife.
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17 Jul 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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04 Jul 2017

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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04 Jul 2017

Tribunal cancels nurse’s registration for professional misconduct

A tribunal has disqualified a nurse for three years for professional misconduct.
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03 Jul 2017

Public consultation opens for Midwife standards for practice

Today the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) opened public consultation on the draft Midwife standards for practice.
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30 Jun 2017

Tribunal finds nurse in breach of conditions but orders reduced drug testing

A tribunal has found that a nurse breached conditions on her registration, but upheld her appeal for reduced drug screening.
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29 Jun 2017

Renew before 1 July to stay on the national registers for nurses and midwives

Nurses and midwives who are yet to renew their registration must do so before 1 July to keep practising.
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29 Jun 2017

Tender invited for development of outcomes based assessment for internationally qualified nurses

A request for tender is now open as part of the development of an outcomes based assessment for internationally qualified nurses applying for registration in Australia.
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26 Jun 2017

Registered nurse reprimanded for professional misconduct concerning medication

A registered nurse has been reprimanded and had conditions imposed on her registration after admitting to engaging in professional misconduct.
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29 May 2017

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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19 May 2017

Nurse disqualified for 12 months for professional misconduct

A registered nurse has been reprimanded and disqualified from applying for registration for 12 months for professional misconduct.
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19 May 2017

Enrolled nurse suspended for 8 months for professional misconduct

An enrolled nurse has been reprimanded and suspended for 8 months for professional misconduct.
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17 May 2017

Nurses and midwives reminded to renew by 31 May

Time is running out for nurses and midwives to renew registration on time and avoid paying a late fee.
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12 May 2017

Recognising nurses as leading the health of communities

Today the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) acknowledged International Nurses Day and thanked the nurses of Australia for their contribution to the health of their communities.
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10 May 2017

Update on outcomes based assessment for internationally qualified nurses and midwives

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) today provided an update on the development of an outcomes based assessment for internationally qualified nurses and midwives.
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05 May 2017

NMBA thanks midwives on International Day of the Midwife

Today the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) acknowledged the International Day of the Midwife and thanked the midwives of Australia for their contribution to the safe care of people and their babies.
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27 Apr 2017

Call for applications

Multiple vacancies have become available due to a number of fixed term appointments expiring in 2017 arising on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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26 Apr 2017

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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03 Apr 2017

Renewing nurses and midwives reminded to read new standards

Nurses and midwives due to renew their registration soon are reminded that they must meet the obligations of new registration standards which took effect last year.
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27 Mar 2017

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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14 Mar 2017

Tribunal imposes conditions on enrolled nurse for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded an enrolled nurse (EN) and placed conditions on her registration after it found she engaged in professional misconduct relating to failures to administer medication.
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14 Mar 2017

Nursing and midwifery regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2015/16

A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2016 has now been published.
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08 Mar 2017

First national health support service for nurses and midwives launches today

Nurses and midwives now have 24 hour access to confidential health support anywhere in Australia, after an independent health service launched today.
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28 Feb 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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20 Feb 2017

Midwife disqualified for 18 months for professional misconduct

A former midwife and registered nurse has been reprimanded and disqualified from applying for registration for 18 months for professional misconduct concerning a homebirth.
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17 Feb 2017

Call for applications - state and territories

There are multiple practitioner member and community member vacancies arising on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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14 Feb 2017

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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07 Feb 2017

Nursing and midwifery registration standards and guidelines have changed – vodcast now available

Revised registration standards and standards for practice came into effect for nurses and midwives on 1 June 2016. Additional midwifery specific registration standards and guidelines took effect from 1 January 2017.
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06 Feb 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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23 Jan 2017

Public consultation now open for codes of conduct for nurses and midwives

Today the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) opened public consultation on the revised Code of conduct for nurses and Code of conduct for midwives (the Codes).
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16 Jan 2017

Local insights, National Scheme: State and territory summaries published

Individual annual report summaries for each state and territory, offering insights into how the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme is operating across Australia, have now been published.
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12 Jan 2017

Communique from the NMBA

The National Board has published its October communique.
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2016

30 Dec 2016

Revised midwifery specific registration standard and guidelines take effect on 1 January 2017

The revised Registration standard: Endorsement for scheduled medicines for midwives and Safety and quality guidelines for privately practising midwives (SQG) take effect from 1 January 2017.
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28 Dec 2016

Tribunal cancels nurse’s registration after theft of $40,000 from patient

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse, cancelled his registration and disqualified him from applying for registration for three years, after he admitted stealing approximately $40,000 from a patient over a period of about four years.
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21 Dec 2016

Tribunal disqualifies nurse for life for serious professional misconduct

A tribunal has disqualified a nurse from applying for registration for life after it found she engaged in serious professional misconduct.
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21 Dec 2016

Tribunal disqualifies nurse for two years for professional misconduct

A tribunal has cancelled an enrolled nurse’s registration and disqualified her from re-applying for two years, after it found she engaged in professional misconduct relating to drug use.
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16 Dec 2016

Nurse reprimanded for unprofessional conduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse for unprofessional conduct and placed conditions on her registration after she failed to disclose relevant information when renewing her registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
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15 Dec 2016

Guidance issued on endorsements about scheduled medicines

The Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) has recently endorsed Guidance for National Boards: Applications to the Ministerial Council for approval of endorsements in relation to scheduled medicines under section 14 of the National Law1 (the Guidance).
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12 Dec 2016

Communique from the NMBA

The National Board has published its November communique.
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12 Dec 2016

Communique from the NMBA

The National Board has published its October communique.
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09 Dec 2016

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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17 Nov 2016

Tasmania office closure and new location

AHPRA’s Tasmanian office will be closed to the public on Friday 18 November 2016 and will reopen on Monday 21 November 2016 at a new location. The office will continue to be located in Hobart.
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10 Nov 2016

Two major initiatives launched to support nurses and midwives and protect the public in 2015/16

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) introduced two major new initiatives to support nurses and midwives to provide safe care to the public during the past year, according to information published by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) today in its 2015/16 annual report.
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04 Nov 2016

Tribunal reprimands enrolled nurse for failing to advocate for her patient

A tribunal has found that an enrolled nurse engaged in unprofessional conduct after she failed to advocate for her patient and failed to make adequate notes in the patient record.
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03 Nov 2016

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2016-20.
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03 Nov 2016

Communique from the NMBA

The National Board has published its September communique.
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28 Oct 2016

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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21 Oct 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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21 Oct 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a practitioner member from Queensland.
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20 Oct 2016

NMBA position clear, we will take action on anti-vaccination promoters

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and AHPRA take their responsibility of public protection very seriously, and will take regulatory action on nurses or midwives who promote anti-vaccination statements to patients and the public.
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14 Oct 2016

Students seeking registration urged to apply online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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14 Oct 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Northern Territory Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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11 Oct 2016

NMBA issues position statement on nurses, midwives and vaccination

A position statement on nurses, midwives and vaccination has been published today.
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05 Oct 2016

More information about your advertising obligations

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) today published further information to help nurses and midwives to better understand their advertising obligations.
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04 Oct 2016

Fake nurse Nicholas Crawford convicted and ordered to pay over $40,000

A 31-year-old Darwin man has been convicted and fined a total of $33,500 for falsely claiming to be a registered nurse and ordered to pay an additional $8,250 in costs.
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22 Sep 2016

Communique from the NMBA

The National Board has published its August communique.
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19 Sep 2016

Tribunal reprimands nurse over child pornography

A registered nurse who accessed child pornography has been reprimanded by a tribunal and had conditions placed on his registration.
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19 Sep 2016

Tribunal suspends nurse over drug trafficking conviction

A tribunal has suspended a nurse for five months and placed conditions on her registration after she pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and subsequently failed to notify the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
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02 Sep 2016

Privately practising midwives and changes to Vero Insurance

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has recently written to privately practising midwives (PPMs) who may be affected by changes to Vero Insurance.
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26 Aug 2016

Communique from the NMBA

The National Board has published its July communique.
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27 Jul 2016

Tribunal reprimands, disqualifies nurse from registration

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse and disqualified her from applying for registration for three years.
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26 Jul 2016

Nurses and cosmetic procedures

A position statement on nurses and cosmetic procedures has been published today.
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22 Jul 2016

Communiques from the NMBA

The National Board has published its May and June communiques.
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14 Jul 2016

Tribunal reprimands nurse and places conditions on her registration

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse and placed conditions on her registration after finding she engaged in professional misconduct.
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11 Jul 2016

Unregistered nurse convicted and fined by court

A New South Wales man has been fined $10,000 and received a criminal conviction after knowingly and recklessly holding out as a registered nurse.
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08 Jul 2016

Former nurse banned for nine years

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has found a former nurse guilty of professional misconduct for engaging in a sexual relationship with a patient while she was an inpatient at the hospital where he worked and following her discharge. The Tribunal also barred him from applying for registration for nine years.
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04 Jul 2016

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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04 Jul 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its March and April communiqués.
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27 Jun 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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23 Jun 2016

Nurse reprimanded and disqualified from applying for registration

A tribunal has reprimanded a former nurse and disqualified her from reapplying for registration for a period of time for professional misconduct.
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20 Jun 2016

NMBA appoint provider to deliver national health support service for nurses and midwives

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), on behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), has appointed provider Turning Point to deliver a national health support service for nurses, midwives and students with a health impairment or at risk of a health impairment in Australia.
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20 Jun 2016

Tribunal reprimands, suspends nurse for unproven treatments

The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia (Tribunal) has reprimanded a nurse and suspended her registration for seven months, for her involvement in the administration and provision of unproven cancer treatments to patients in Perth in 2005.
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20 Jun 2016

Tribunal reprimands, disqualifies nurse from registration

A former nurse reprimanded and disqualified from reapplying for registration for two years.
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17 Jun 2016

Nurse deregistered for four years

A tribunal has cancelled a nurse’s registration after finding he engaged in professional misconduct.
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17 Jun 2016

Tribunal suspends nurse for professional misconduct and falsifying report

A tribunal has suspended a nurse’s registration for professional misconduct for unwarranted physical contact with a patient and falsifying a report of the incident.
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09 Jun 2016

Funding determination for Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has received a letter from the Queensland Government, formally notifying of the determination of fees to be paid from AHPRA to the Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO) for 2015-2016.
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08 Jun 2016

Imposter nurse pleads guilty in South Australian Magistrates Court

A South Australian woman has received a $7,000 fine and a criminal conviction after pleading guilty in the Adelaide Magistrates Court to using the protected title of ‘registered nurse’ and for holding out that she was a registered nurse, contrary to the National Law1.
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07 Jun 2016

NMBA appoint Deakin University to develop midwife standards for practice

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), on behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), has appointed Deakin University to develop the Midwife standards for practice.
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07 Jun 2016

Tribunal reprimands a nurse and suspends her registration

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse, suspended her registration for three months, and imposed conditions on her registration.
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01 Jun 2016

Revised registration standards, standards for practice and guidelines take effect from today

A number of revised registration standards, standards for practice and guidelines from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), for nurses and midwives across Australia, take effect from today.
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18 May 2016

Nurses and midwives reminded to renew by 31 May

Nurses and midwives have two weeks to renew registration and avoid paying a late fee.
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12 May 2016

Spotlight on midwives during special day of recognition

This week the NMBA is recognising the achievement of midwives in supporting newborns, women and families.
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12 May 2016

NMBA gives thanks to nurses on International Nurses Day

Today, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) celebrates International Nurses Day.
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29 Apr 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications to the New South Wales Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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28 Apr 2016

NMBA continues to engage with nurses and midwives across Australia at forums

The NMBA are continuing to host stakeholder information forums as part of its engagement activities for nurses and midwives across Australia.
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18 Apr 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its February communiqué.
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13 Apr 2016

Nurse suspended from practice for 12 months

A tribunal has suspended a nurse’s registration after finding he engaged in professional misconduct.
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08 Apr 2016

Nursing and midwifery regulation at work in Australia, 2014/15

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the NMBA) has released its report for 2014/15.
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07 Apr 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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07 Apr 2016

Tribunal suspends midwife’s registration for six months

A tribunal has suspended the registration of a practitioner for six months who failed to provide clinically appropriate midwifery care to a patient.
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30 Mar 2016

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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30 Mar 2016

Online renewal for nurses and midwives is now open

Online renewal is now open for nurses and midwives registered to practise in Australia.
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29 Mar 2016

A conversation with National board member Annette Symes

Ms Annette Symes is a new practitioner board member from New South Wales. Annette was appointed on 31 August 2015, for a period of three years.
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24 Mar 2016

Coroner's Court recommendations

The coronial inquest into the death of Ms Caroline Lovell has made a number of recommendations for AHPRA and the NMBA.
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22 Mar 2016

AHPRA welcomes Victorian hospital safety and quality review

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) looks forward to contributing to the review of hospital safety and quality assurance in Victoria that was recently commissioned by the Department of Health and Human Services in the light of the tragic deaths of babies at Bacchus Marsh Hospital (Djerriwarrh Health).
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21 Mar 2016

NMBA stakeholder information forums

The NMBA has published a number of revised registration standards and guidelines to its website.
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18 Mar 2016

Fake nurse jailed for four years

A South Australian woman who had falsely claimed to be a registered nurse was jailed today for four years with a non-parole period of 14 months.
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16 Mar 2016

Renewal of registration explained in video for nurses and midwives

A video explaining the renewal of registration process for nurses and midwives was launched today.
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12 Feb 2016

Protecting the public: Local data summaries from a national scheme

Local reports have today been released for each state and territory on Australia’s regulatory scheme for health practitioners, providing a unique insight on local outcomes within a national scheme.
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12 Feb 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications to the Tasmanian Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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01 Feb 2016

Revised registration standards and standards for practice published today

Revised registration standards and standards for practice have been published today by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), which regulates Australia’s 370,303 enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives.
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01 Feb 2016

Revised registration standard and safety and quality guidelines for midwives published today

A revised Registration standard: Endorsement for scheduled medicines for midwives and the Safety and quality guidelines for privately practising midwives (SQG) have been published today.
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29 Jan 2016

Tribunal reprimands nurse and imposed conditions on her registration

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse and imposed conditions on the nurse's registration requiring her to undertake further education and training, and meet additional supervision requirements.
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19 Jan 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its December communiqué.
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05 Jan 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications from community members to the New South Wales Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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01 Jan 2016

Apologies, we made an error

We mistakenly sent emails to some currently registered nurses and/or midwives. We are sorry for any inconvenience or confusion this caused.
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2015

22 Dec 2015

Health practitioner regulation: Learn how you’re protected

A new video and an accompanying infographic explaining the Australia-wide scheme that is in place to protect members of the public were launched today by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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17 Dec 2015

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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17 Dec 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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16 Dec 2015

Request for tender

Seeking qualified and experienced parties to develop the midwife standards for practice.
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16 Dec 2015

Call for applications

Call for applications from community members to the New South Wales Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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16 Dec 2015

Public consultation papers released

The Nursing and Midwifery Board is undertaking public consultation on the Registration standard for scheduled medicine endorsement.
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15 Dec 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its November communiqué.
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14 Dec 2015

A conversation with new board member Ms Jennifer Wood

Ms Jennifer Wood is a new practitioner board member from Western Australia. Jennifer was appointed on 31 August 2015, for a period of three years.
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10 Dec 2015

Tribunal reprimands nurse for theft and forged prescription

A tribunal has reprimanded a nurse and found she engaged in professional misconduct for stealing a blank prescription and forging a prescription for a drug of dependence.
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09 Dec 2015

Tender opens for National health support service for nurses and midwives

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) on behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is looking for a provider to deliver a National health support service for nurses and midwives with a health impairment or at risk of a health impairment in Australia.
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07 Dec 2015

Request for tender and vendor briefing

Seeking qualified and experienced parties to establish, deliver and manage a National health support service for nurses and midwives.
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03 Dec 2015

Are you a graduate applying for registration?

Read this important information that explains what you need to know.
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27 Nov 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its October communiqué.
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27 Nov 2015

Call for applications

Call for applications – Queensland Board and Victorian Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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25 Nov 2015

QCAT disqualifies former nurse from registration for 10 years

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has found a former registered nurse engaged in professional misconduct and banned her from applying for registration for 10 years.
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24 Nov 2015

NMBA and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2015/16.
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18 Nov 2015

National drug screening protocol

There are health practitioners with a history of substance misuse who have restrictions placed on their registration. These restrictions are generally designed to keep the public safe while the practitioner remains in practice.
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16 Nov 2015

Final-year students urged to apply for registration online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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11 Nov 2015

Call for applications

Call for applications – Appointment to the Queensland Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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05 Nov 2015

2014/15 National Scheme annual report launched

The 2014/15 annual report: AHPRA and National Boards has been published.
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02 Nov 2015

New fact sheet on concurrent registration released

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has published a new fact sheet on concurrent registration.
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30 Oct 2015

Revised registration standards approved

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s (the NMBA) revised registration standards for registered nurses, midwives and enrolled nurses were approved by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council on 27 August 2015.
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30 Oct 2015

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the list of approved persons for appointment to panels for the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and the Victorian Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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21 Oct 2015

AHPRA calls for more reporting to improve public safety

AHPRA today called on Victorian health practitioners and services to report their concerns about poor quality care, so regulators can act when needed to keep the public safe.
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21 Oct 2015

NMBA has released new standards for practice for enrolled nurses

Today, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has released the new enrolled nurse standards for practice.
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16 Oct 2015

AHPRA widens investigation into practitioners at Victorian health service

Australia’s health regulators yesterday launched investigations into other doctors and midwives at the Djerriwarrh Health Service in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, after receiving an expert report raising concerns about obstetric and midwifery care at the service.
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16 Oct 2015

Call for applications

Call for applications – Appointment to the Queensland Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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14 Oct 2015

Call for applications

07 Oct 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its September communiqué.
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29 Sep 2015

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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25 Sep 2015

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to fund a national service to support nurses and midwives with a health impairment

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) will fund a nationally consistent health support service for all registered nurses and midwives, and students enrolled in approved nursing and midwifery courses.
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18 Sep 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its August communiqué.
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04 Sep 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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03 Sep 2015

Revised Re-entry to practice policy

The revised Re-entry to practice policy took effect on 1 September 2015.
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02 Sep 2015

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia maintains fee reduction for 2015/16

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the NMBA) has announced that in 2015/16 it will maintain its reduced national registration fee for nurses and midwives1.
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28 Aug 2015

Tribunal suspends nurse, orders conditions after suspension

A tribunal found a nurse engaged in professional misconduct, suspended her registration for six months and ordered that conditions be imposed on her registration for 12 months after the suspension expires.
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11 Aug 2015

We have improved our website

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) website has undergone a number of changes to improve navigation and make it easier for visitors to find information and documents.
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07 Aug 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its July communiqué.
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06 Aug 2015

Call for applications

Applications are now sought from registered midwives from the Australian Capital Territory to fill vacancies on the Australian Capital Territory Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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31 Jul 2015

NMBA revises Re-entry to practice policy to include provisional registration

Today, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has published a revised policy for re-entry to practice.
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29 Jul 2015

AHPRA and the NMBA take action to protect patients

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), on behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), is taking legal action against a man they allege has pretended to be a registered nurse.
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21 Jul 2015

Practitioner disqualified following criminal conviction

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has reprimanded Mr Phillip Dibbs and disqualified him from applying for registration as a nurse or midwife for 10 years.
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14 Jul 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its June communiqué.
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01 Jul 2015

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect today

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect from today.
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18 Jun 2015

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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17 Jun 2015

PII exemption extended to 31 December 2016 for midwives in private practice

The Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) has extended a transitional provision under section 284 of the National Law to 31 December 2016 for midwives in private practice providing intrapartum care for women who choose to homebirth.
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15 Jun 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its May communiqué.
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04 Jun 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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21 May 2015

Revised criminal history registration standard will take effect from 1 July

A revised criminal history registration standard will come in to effect for all registrants from 1 July 2015.
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21 May 2015

Revised English language skills registration standard takes effect from 1 July

A revised English language skills registration standard takes effect from 1 July 2015 for all nurses and midwives.
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20 May 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its March communiqué.
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14 May 2015

Nurses and midwives reminded to renew by 31 May

Nurses and midwives should renew their registration soon to avoid paying a late fee.
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12 May 2015

NMBA recognises special day for nurses

On behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA or National Board), I commend Australia’s 328,121 enrolled nurses, registered nurses and nurse practitioners for their invaluable contribution to the health and well being of the Australian community.
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11 May 2015

Public consultation on review of the Registered nurse standards for practice

This consultation closes on Friday, 3 July 2015 at 11:55pm Australian Eastern Standard Time. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA or National Board) is releasing for public consultation papers on the review of the Registered nurse standards for practice.
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08 May 2015

Call for applications - Australian Capital Territory Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Applications are now sought from health practitioners and community members from the Australian Capital Territory to fill vacancies on the Australian Capital Territory Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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05 May 2015

NMBA recognises special day for midwives

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia recognises the International Day of the Midwife.
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04 May 2015

Call for views on how we approach regulation

National Boards and AHPRA are seeking feedback through an online survey on the regulatory principles that were launched in July last year.
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29 Apr 2015

Updated section for internationally qualified nurses and midwives

Today we launched new pages with updated content on the internationally qualified nurses and midwives sections on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) website.
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29 Apr 2015

Tribunal finds nurse guilty of professional misconduct

The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has found Mr Timothy Buckby guilty of professional misconduct for engaging in a sexual relationship with a patient and breaching obligations of confidentiality.
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23 Apr 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its March communiqué.
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20 Apr 2015

Tribunal confirms National Board decision to refuse registration

The Northern Territory Health Professional Review Tribunal has confirmed a decision by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to refuse Mr Linse Thomas’ application for registration as an internationally qualified nurse.
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20 Apr 2015

Tribunal imposes conditions on registration of NT nurse

The Northern Territory Health Professional Review Tribunal has determined an appeal against a decision of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to impose conditions on the registration of nurse, Peter Savage. The tribunal substituted a new decision to replace the Board’s decision.
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17 Apr 2015

Survey and workshops now closed - Have your say with NMBA: Stakeholder engagement initiative

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has undertaken a project to review its current engagement with key stakeholders, including nurses, midwives and consumers in general.
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27 Mar 2015

Updated documents for national policies, guidelines, factsheets and position statements

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has conducted a review and analysis of its suite of documents to ensure consistency across national policies, guidelines, factsheets and position statements.
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26 Mar 2015

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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23 Mar 2015

Online renewal for nurses and midwives is now open

Online renewal is now open for nurses and midwives registered to practise in Australia.
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20 Mar 2015

Security alert - keep your web browser updated

We are making changes to our websites to make sure that your information is kept safe.
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20 Mar 2015

Tribunal reprimands and suspends nurse, and imposes conditions on registration

The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has reprimanded Ms Anne McAleer for professional misconduct, cancelled her registration as a registered nurse and disqualified her from reapplying for registration for six months.
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17 Mar 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its February communiqué.
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13 Mar 2015

Tribunal reprimands and fines practitioner for professional misconduct

The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has reprimanded Mr Muir McPherson for professional misconduct, fined him and imposed conditions on his registration.
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13 Mar 2015

Tribunal reprimands and suspends nurse, and imposes conditions on registration

The State Administrative Tribunal of WA has reprimanded Mr Michael Cummins, suspended his registration as an enrolled nurse for 16 months and imposed conditions on his registration once he does return to practice.
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06 Mar 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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18 Feb 2015

Adelaide office closed for relocation

The Adelaide office will be closed for relocation from Thursday 19 February 2015 and will re-open on Monday 23 February 2015 at 12.00pm.
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18 Feb 2015

The context of practice for registered nurses and midwives and other documents

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has conducted a review and analysis of its suite of documents to ensure consistency across the national policies, guidelines, standards, codes and position statements.
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18 Feb 2015

Specialist recognition and the nursing profession

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) have published a new position statement for Specialist recognition and the nursing profession.
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16 Feb 2015

AHPRA strengthens national drug screening

AHPRA and National Boards to introduce hair testing for all practitioners with substance related impairment.
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13 Feb 2015

Tribunal reprimands practitioner for professional misconduct

Sanjai Gupta - conditions imposed on registration as a nurse.
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09 Feb 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its January communiqué.
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05 Feb 2015

Focus groups for issues affecting health impaired nurses and midwives

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) focus groups for issues affecting health impaired nurses and midwives are now full.
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04 Feb 2015

New approach to international criminal history checks launches today

A new procedure for checking international criminal history that provides greater public protection takes effect today.
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29 Jan 2015

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia surveys

In 2015, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) continues its mission to work in partnership with the nursing and midwifery professions and associations, the education sector and the wider community.
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21 Jan 2015

Call for applications

Applications are now sought for a community member from the Northern Territory to filll the following board member vacancy.
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08 Jan 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its December communiqué.
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2014

24 Dec 2014

Statement by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Mr Harpeet Singh – registration cancelled and disqualified from applying for registration as a nurse.
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17 Dec 2014

Newsletter from the National Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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10 Dec 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its November communiqué.
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10 Dec 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its October communiqué.
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08 Dec 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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05 Dec 2014

Call for applications

Applications are now sought for health practitioners and community members from various states and territories to fill board member vacancies.
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01 Dec 2014

Tribunal reprimands, disqualifies nurse and cancels registration

The South Australian Health Practitioners Tribunal has reprimanded Ms Jayne Morley, cancelling her registration as a nurse and disqualifying her from applying for registration until 1 January 2018.
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21 Nov 2014

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases a report of its work

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published a report of its work in regulating nursing and midwifery in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme during 2013/14.
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18 Nov 2014

We want your views! Request for feedback on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia branding and identity

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is sponsoring a comprehensive review of the recognition of the NMBA brand and identity as an independent yet interrelated entity with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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13 Nov 2014

New approach to International criminal history checks

From early 2015, National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will implement a new procedure for checking international criminal history.
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07 Nov 2014

2013/14 National Scheme Annual Report published

AHPRA and the National Boards have released their 2013/14 Annual Report on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
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03 Nov 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its September communiqué.
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30 Oct 2014

We want your views! Focus groups being held to review the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia branding and identity

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has sponsored a comprehensive review of the recognition of the NMBA brand and identity as an independent yet interrelated entity with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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24 Oct 2014

Public consultation

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board) is releasing for public consultation papers on the review of the Endorsement as a nurse practitioner registration standard and associated Guidelines.
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24 Oct 2014

Public consultation

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board) is releasing for public consultation papers on the review of the Registration standard endorsement for scheduled medicines for eligible midwives.
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23 Oct 2014

Request for tender - Stakeholder engagement initiative

Seeking qualified and experienced parties to review the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s approach to communicating with stakeholders.
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21 Oct 2014

Statement by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Mr David Lance Lahey – reprimanded and disqualified from applying for registration as a nurse.
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17 Oct 2014

Call for applications

Applications are now sought for appointments to upcoming vacancies for chairs (from practitioner members), practitioner members and community members.
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13 Oct 2014

Final-year students urged to apply for registration online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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29 Sep 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its August communique.
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16 Sep 2014

National Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the National Board) and AHPRA today published the Health Profession Agreement that outlines the partnership between the National Board and AHPRA, and the services AHPRA will provide to the National Board in 2014/2015.
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04 Sep 2014

Media statement

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and AHPRA have announced a response for some nurses and midwives caught by changes to registration requirements in February 2014.
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03 Sep 2014

National Board acknowledges International Nurse Regulators Collaborative position statement on social media

The National Board is a member organisation of the International Nurse Regulators Collaborative (INRC) and has published the INRC position statement on social media use.
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28 Aug 2014

Revised FAQ for internationally qualified nurses and midwives

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia publishes revised FAQ for internationally qualified nurses and midwives.
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27 Aug 2014

Media release

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has announced the registration fee for nurses and midwives for 2014/15.
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25 Aug 2014

AHPRA and the Nursing and Midwifery Board to run Twitter chat

AHPRA and the Nursing and Midwifery Board are running a Twitter chat to discuss registration requirements for internationally qualified nurses & midwives (IQNMs).
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15 Aug 2014

Media release

AHPRA and the Nursing and Midwifery Board are committed to finding a solution to help internationally qualified nurses and midwives caught by changes to registration requirements.
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14 Aug 2014

We have new homepages!

Today we have launched new homepage designs across all our websites.
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13 Aug 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Aug 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its July communique.
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11 Aug 2014

Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) now available online

Registered health practitioners using the AHPRA portal can now request a Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) online.
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07 Aug 2014

Have your say: Public consultation on draft enrolled nurse standards for practice

The National Board is inviting feedback on draft standards for practice for enrolled nurses.
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07 Aug 2014

Questions and answers - request for tender: assessing internationally qualified nurses and midwives

National Board publishes questions and answers on request for tender.
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24 Jul 2014

Media release

The National Boards are calling for feedback on guidelines on the regulatory management of health practitioners with blood borne infectious diseases.
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23 Jul 2014

Newsletter from Nursing and Midwifery Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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18 Jul 2014

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Northern Territory Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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14 Jul 2014

Media release

On 1 July 2014 all Boards and AHPRA launched refreshed regulatory principles for regulating in the public interest. It also marked our 4th birthday and new arrangements in Qld.
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10 Jul 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its June communique.
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09 Jul 2014

Request for tender: Requirements for assessing internationally qualified nurses and midwives

National Board seeks qualified and experienced parties to explore requirements for assessing internationally qualified nurses and midwives.
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01 Jul 2014

IQNM - new information on the assessment process

Are you an internationally qualified nurse or midwife? Find out how we assess applications under the new model.
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23 Jun 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its May communique.
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10 Jun 2014

Seeking qualified and experienced parties to review the National Board’s brand identity

National Board seeks suitably qualified and experienced parties to carry out a comprehensive review of its brand identity.
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06 Jun 2014

Seeking your input: Supervision models for privately practising midwives

National Board invites participants to focus groups to explore potential models of supervision for privately practising midwives.
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03 Jun 2014

Seeking qualified and experienced parties to review the Midwife standards for practice

National Board extends closing date for request for tender to review the Midwife standards for practice.
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02 Jun 2014

IQNM fact sheet for enrolled nurses

The National Board has published a new fact sheet on criterion 8 for enrolled nurses.
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20 May 2014

Media release

Updated Advertising guidelines published today by National Boards.
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19 May 2014

Public consultation on a review of National Board registration standards and guidelines

The National Board is seeking feedback on a review of registration standards and guidelines. Consultation is open until 14 July 2014.
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15 May 2014

Seeking your input: Supervision models for privately practising midwives

National Board invites participants to focus groups to explore potential models of supervision for privately practising midwives.
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15 May 2014

Media release

The National Board is reminding nurses and midwives that there are just over two weeks left for timely registratin renewals.
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13 May 2014

IQNM fact sheet for registered nurses and midwives

The National Board has updated the fact sheet on criterion 8 for registered nurses to include midwives.
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13 May 2014

Seeking qualified and experienced parties to review the Midwife standards for practice

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published a request for tender to review the Midwife standards for practice.
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12 May 2014

Media statement

National Board recognises International Nurses Day.
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08 May 2014

New National Board Chair and health practitioner member appointed

The Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council appoints a new National Board Chair and health practitioner member.
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07 May 2014

AHPRA welcomes appointments to National Board

AHPRA congratulates Dr Lynette Cusack, RN, on her appointment as Chair of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and Adjunct A/Prof Veronica Casey on her appointment as the new health practitioner member for Queensland.
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07 May 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its April communique.
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05 May 2014

Media statement

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia recognises the International Day of the Midwife.
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02 May 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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30 Apr 2014

Draft revised Safety and quality framework for midwives

The National Board is publicly consulting on a draft revised Safety and quality framework for midwives.
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16 Apr 2014

National Board approves project on registered nurse standards for practice

The National Board is funding a project to review the Registered nurse standards for practice (incorporating a review of the current national competency standards for the registered nurse).
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16 Apr 2014

Strong start to renewal campaign

Good response from nurses and midwives to renewals campaign.
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14 Apr 2014

Call for applications

Call for applications for health practitioners to join the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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10 Apr 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its March communique.
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03 Apr 2014

Joint communiqué with ANMAC

The National Board has published its first joint communique with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).
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02 Apr 2014

Call for applications

Call for experienced registered midwives from South Australia for appointment to the South Australian Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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20 Mar 2014

New IQNM FAQ and Fact sheet

The National Board has published a new FAQ and fact sheet for internationally qualified nurses and midwives.
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19 Mar 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its February communique.
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17 Mar 2014

Online renewal for nurses and midwives now open

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board) has launched its 2014 online renewal of registration campaign.
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17 Mar 2014

Revised guidelines, code and policy effective today

Revised guidelines and a new social media policy come into effect for all nurses and midwives today.
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13 Mar 2014

Unplanned office closure alert

The AHPRA Northern Territory office has reopened
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12 Mar 2014

Newsletter from Nursing and Midwifery Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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27 Feb 2014

National Board urges registrants to update their contact details to receive registration renewal reminders.

National Board urges registrants to update their contact details to receive registration renewal reminders.
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27 Feb 2014

Call for community members for appointment to the Northern Territory Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Call for community members from the Northern Territory for appointment to the Northern Territory Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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27 Feb 2014

Call for practitioner members from Tasmania for appointment to the Tasmanian Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Call for practitioner members from Tasmania for appointment to the Tasmanian Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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19 Feb 2014

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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14 Feb 2014

Have your say: Focus groups on Registration standard for eligible midwives

Eligible midwives, and midwives interested in achieving notation and endorsement, are invited to attend focus groups on Registration standard for eligible midwives.
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14 Feb 2014

Media release

The National Board has published revised guidelines and a new social media policy which are shared across all Boards and come into effect from mid-March.
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12 Feb 2014

Media release

The National Board has introduced a new model for assessing the qualifications of international nurses and midwives.
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15 Jan 2014

Request for tender - Review of midwife standards for practice

Seeking qualified and experienced parties to review the Midwife standards for practice.
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15 Jan 2014

Request for tender - National health impairment program

Seeking qualified and experienced parties to explore health impairment referral, treatment and rehabilitation services for regulated health professionals.
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13 Jan 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its December communique.
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2013

20 Dec 2013

Media release

The Board and AHPRA publish their 2013/14 health profession agreement.
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17 Dec 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its November communique.
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16 Dec 2013

Call for applications for appointment to the Queensland board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is seeking health practitioners and community members to join the Queensland board of the NMBA.
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13 Dec 2013

Updated nurse practitioner requirements

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has updated nurse practitioner requirements for portfolio - pathway 1 / pathway 2 documents on the website.
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06 Dec 2013

Media statement

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has today released a research report on professional indemnity (PII) insurance for midwives.
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29 Nov 2013

Call for applications to state and territory boards of the NMBA

Call for applications for appointment to state and territory boards of the NMBA.
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22 Nov 2013

Newsletter from Nursing and Midwifery Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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21 Nov 2013

Statement on proposed endorsement standard for nurses and midwives supplying medicines under protocol

The National Board has published a media statement on the proposed endorsement standard for nurses and midwives supplying medicines under protocol.
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21 Nov 2013

National Board publishes strategic plan

The National Board has published an abridged NMBA strategic plan 2013 - 15 on its website.
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13 Nov 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The National Board has published its October communique.
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06 Nov 2013

Media release

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published new Nurse practitioner standards for practice.
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01 Nov 2013

Media release

The 2012/13 National Scheme Annual Report, which includes a report from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, has been published.
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30 Oct 2013

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia requests for tender - update

The National Board invites interested parties to please refer to updated attachments in the National Board's recent requests for tender.
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25 Oct 2013

Media release

Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on the English language skills and criminal history registration standards which are now under review.
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18 Oct 2013

Board Member Vacancy - ACT Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Call for expressions of interest for a community member to join the ACT Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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14 Oct 2013

Media release

The National Board is seeking feedback on a newly released consultation paper.
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14 Oct 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published its September communique.
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09 Oct 2013

Seeking qualified and experienced parties to review models of supervision for privately practicing midwives

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board or NMBA) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced parties to undertake a review of Privately practicing midwives models of supervision.
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09 Oct 2013

Seeking qualified and experienced parties to review the Registered nurse standards for practice

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board or NMBA) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced parties to review the Registered nurse standards for practice.
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08 Oct 2013

Media release

Fee cut for final-year students applying for registration to practise
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03 Oct 2013

Media release

New consultation on international criminal history checks
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23 Sep 2013

Newsletter from Nursing and Midwifery Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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19 Sep 2013

AHPRA hosting a nurse practitioner forum in Melbourne on 25 October 2013

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) invites nurses in Victoria who are eligible to apply for nurse practitioner endorsement to attend a forum in Melbourne in October 2013.
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18 Sep 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published its August communique.
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16 Sep 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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06 Sep 2013

Media release

Registration standard for scheduled medicine endorsement for public consultation.
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04 Sep 2013

Media release

National Board to fund nursing and midwifery health program for two more years.
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28 Aug 2013

National Board publishes guideline on PII arrangements for nurses

The National Board has published a new guideline on professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements for enrolled nurses, registered nurses and nurse practitioners.
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15 Aug 2013

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council <br />standards review

The National Board encourages stakeholders to participate in the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council's consultations on accreditation standards.
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14 Aug 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published its July communique.
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07 Aug 2013

Opportunity to improve the health complaint & notification process

Independent study by University of Sydney researchers: Community expectations & experiences of health complaints & notifications processes.
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31 Jul 2013

Media release

Call for expressions of interest for health practitioners to join the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's List of approved persons for panel appointments
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29 Jul 2013

Media release

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia sets fee for 2013/14.
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22 Jul 2013

National Board publishes revised explanatory note and FAQ on title protection

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published a revised explanatory note and FAQ on title protection.
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18 Jul 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published its June communique.
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05 Jul 2013

Newsletter from Nursing and Midwifery Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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03 Jul 2013

National Board publishes important information - new applications for notation as an eligible midwife

The National Board has published important information on new applications for notation as an eligible midwife.
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12 Jun 2013

National Board publishes fact sheet and FAQ on English language skills as web pages

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published supporting documents on the English language skills registration standard.
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07 Jun 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published its May communique.
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06 Jun 2013

National Board publishes updated FAQ on registration as a nurse or midwife

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published updated frequently asked questions on registration as a nurse or midwife.
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05 Jun 2013

National Board publishes new fact sheet on advanced practice nursing

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published a new fact sheet on advanced practice nursing.
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20 May 2013

Media release

The Community Reference Group membership has been announced. The group will advise AHPRA and the National Boards on engaging with communities.
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16 May 2013

Media release

The National Board is reminding nurses and midwives to renew registration by 31 May.
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09 May 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published its April communique.
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09 May 2013

Media release

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia marks International Nurses Day.
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03 May 2013

Media release

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia marks International Day of the Midwife.
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02 May 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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29 Apr 2013

Media release

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is pleased with a strong start to the registration renewal campaign.
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26 Apr 2013

National Board publishes revised fact sheet on enrolled nurses and medicines administration

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published a revised fact sheet on enrolled nurses and medicine administration.
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23 Apr 2013

National Board publishes new explanatory note for health professionals

The National Board has published an explanatory note for people working in a health profession other than nursing and/or midwifery who wish to use the title nurse and/or midwife.
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22 Apr 2013

National Board publishes updated CPD frequently asked questions

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published revised frequently asked questions (FAQ) for continuing professional development for nurses and midwives.
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10 Apr 2013

Victorian submissions published

AHPRA and the National Boards have published their submissions to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into the performance of AHPRA.
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09 Apr 2013

Media release

Media release - National Boards are consulting on a draft social media policy and revised guidelines on advertising and mandatory reporting.
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05 Apr 2013

Board Member Vacancy - Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Call for Nominations and/or Expressions of Interest for a health practitioner to join the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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04 Apr 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published its March Communique.
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27 Mar 2013

Fact sheet on scope of practice for nursing and midwifery

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published a new fact sheet on the scope of practice for registered nurses and midwives.
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27 Mar 2013

Fact sheet on non-practising registration

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published a new fact sheet on non-practising registration.
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27 Mar 2013

Queensland Board Member Vacancy

Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for a Board Member in Queensland.
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25 Mar 2013

Reminder to nurses and midwives to renew registration

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board) is urging nurses and midwives to look out for an email reminding them to renew registration by 31 May.
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18 Mar 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published its February Communique.
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18 Mar 2013

Newsletter from Nursing and Midwifery Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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15 Mar 2013

Audit framework for nursing and midwifery registrants

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is taking the next step towards auditing nurses and midwives' compliance with Board-approved mandatory registration standards.
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08 Mar 2013

Professional indemnity insurance for privately practising midwives

Are you a national or international privately practising midwife? Your opinion counts.
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06 Mar 2013

Update your contact details to receive registration renewal reminders

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is urging nurses and midwives to update their contact details to receive registration renewal reminders.
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25 Feb 2013

Proposed National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy

This consultation paper seeks feedback on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy.
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19 Feb 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published its January Communique.
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25 Jan 2013

AHPRA Report Released

Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.
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16 Jan 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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10 Jan 2013

Media Release

Applications are open for the National Scheme Community Reference Group.
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2012

24 Dec 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published its December Communique.
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19 Dec 2012

Survey: National Board consults publicly on revised Nurse Practitioner competency standards

Survey: Consultation opens on revised Nurse Practitioner national competency standards, closes 1 March 2013.
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05 Dec 2012

Newsletter from Nursing and Midwifery Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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03 Dec 2012

Focus groups: review of national competency standards for enrolled nurses

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board) invites enrolled nurses to participate in focus groups on national competency standards for enrolled nurses.
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30 Nov 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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27 Nov 2012

National Board update on searchable approved programs of study database

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board or NMBA), in partnership with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA), has launched a new online service for approved programs of study leading to registration and endorsement.
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27 Nov 2012

AHPRA launches new searchable list for approved courses

For the first time Australians now have immediate access to a comprehensive, easily searchable national list of approved programs of study for health practitioners.
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21 Nov 2012

Survey: review of national competency standards for enrolled nurses

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board) invites enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives to participate in a survey on national competency standards for enrolled nurses.
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19 Nov 2012

National Board consults publicly on guidelines for professional indemnity insurance arrangements for nurses

Consultation opens on guidelines for professional indemnity insurance arrangements for registered nurses and nurse practitioners, closes 10 January 2013.
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19 Nov 2012

Position statement on mothercraft nursing

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has released a position statement on mothercraft nursing.
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16 Nov 2012

Exemptions from continuous professional development

The Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia has published a policy on exemptions from continuous professional development for nurses and midwives.
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16 Nov 2012

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia publishes independent Siggins Miller report

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board or NMBA) has today published the Siggins Miller report on the overview of health programs for nurses and midwives with health impairment.
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12 Nov 2012

Making a safer health system for you

AHPRA has partnered with Consumers Health Forum Australia to hold a series of community forums for members of the public to learn about health practitioner regulation.
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09 Nov 2012

Graduate applications for registration FAQs - nursing and midwifery

The Graduate applications for registration FAQs page on the AHPRA website is now updated to include specific FAQs for students and new graduates of nursing and midwifery.
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05 Nov 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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01 Nov 2012

National Boards and AHPRA release 2012 Annual Report

The annual report of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Boards has been published.
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01 Nov 2012

ANMAC communiqué on Board-approved Registered Nurse Accreditation Standards (2012)

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) has published on its website a communique on the implementation of the National Board-approved Registered Nurse Accreditation Standards (2012).
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18 Oct 2012

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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08 Oct 2012

Board awards projects for nurses and midwives

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has awarded nursing and midwifery projects.
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08 Oct 2012

Fact Sheet Update

National Board publishes updated enrolled nurses fact sheet.
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05 Oct 2012

Newsletter from Nursing and Midwifery Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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05 Oct 2012

Media Release

Students of nursing or midwifery who will graduate soon can go online now to apply for registration as a nurse or midwife.
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27 Sep 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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21 Sep 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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19 Sep 2012

Board and AHPRA publish Health Profession Agreement

National Board and AHPRA increase transparency and publish Health Profession Agreement.
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07 Sep 2012

National Boards will consult publicly on social media policy

The National Boards' preliminary consultation on social media will be followed by a public consultation phase.
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03 Sep 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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03 Sep 2012

Frequently Asked Questions Updated

The Board has published an updated FAQ on recency of practice.
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28 Aug 2012

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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31 Jul 2012

National Board membership announced

Health ministers have announced changes to the membership of the 10 National Boards originally appointed in 2009.
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10 Jul 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué 28/07/2012
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25 Jun 2012

National Boards consult on international criminal history checks

Consultation open on options for refining international criminal history checks used to assess applications for registration, closes 17 August 2012.
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20 Jun 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué 24/05/2012
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18 Jun 2012

PII Research

Seeking qualified and experienced parties to undertake PII research.
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18 Jun 2012

National Board releases financial information

The Board and AHPRA have published further detail of the National Board’s financial statements.
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04 Jun 2012

Students urged to apply online for a smooth path from study to work

Students about to graduate as health practitioners are urged to go online to apply early for registration and smooth the path from study to work.
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15 May 2012

Nurses and Midwives to Renew

Time running out for nurses and midwives to renew registration by 31 May.
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11 May 2012

International Nurses Day

The Board recognises a special day for nurses in communities across the nation.
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09 May 2012

Media Release

Quarterly registered health practitioner data released.
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07 May 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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04 May 2012

International Day of the Midwife

The Board recognises a special day for midwives in communities across the nation.
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20 Apr 2012

Enrolled Nurse Competency Standards

Seeking qualified and experienced parties to review the Enrolled Nurse Competency Standards.
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16 Apr 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué 22/03/2012
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27 Mar 2012

Renewal Campaign

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia kicks off the 2012 renewal campaign.
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27 Mar 2012

Newsletter from the Nursing and Midwifery Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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14 Mar 2012

Communique from the Board

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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06 Mar 2012

NMBA Reminds nurses to update their contact details

Over 330,000 nurses and midwives across Australia are due to renew their registration by 31 May 2012.
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01 Feb 2012

Communique from the Board 15 December 2011

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué
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16 Jan 2012

National Competency Standards Review

The Board is seeking parties to review the National Competency Standards for Nurse Practitioners.
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10 Jan 2012

Revised PII Standards Announced

Revised PII registration standard and new PII guidelines for midwives in place from today.
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2011

07 Dec 2011

Communique from the NMBA 24 November 2011

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué
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01 Dec 2011

Enrolled Registered Nurse Applications

General
Enrolled nurses who qualify for registration as a registered nurse can now apply online
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29 Nov 2011

Position Statement on Nurse Practitioners

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has released a position statement on the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner.
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16 Nov 2011

Communique from the NMBA 27 October 2011

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué
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09 Nov 2011

WA nurses and midwives urged to renew registration

Nurses and midwives in Western Australia with registration due to expire 31 December 2011 are urged to renew.
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02 Nov 2011

2010-11 Annual Report tabled

AHPRA and the National Boards release annual report.
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29 Aug 2011

Revised NMBA English Language Skills Registration Standard

The Board is implementing a revised English language skills registration standard on 19 September 2011.
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09 Aug 2011

Board launches new look website

The Board, in partnership with AHPRA and the other national boards, has updated its website.
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06 Jul 2011

AHPRA launches new online service

AHPRA launches new online service for printing Certificate of Registration.
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01 Jun 2011

Nurses and midwives urged to renew

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia urges nurses and midwives to renew before registration lapses.
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24 May 2011

Board signs international agreement

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia joins international regulatory organisations.
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18 May 2011

Board calls on employers to support registration renewal campaign

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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16 May 2011

Online applications smooth path from study to work

12 May 2011

Board congratulates professions on job well done

04 May 2011

Two thirds of nurses and midwives due to renew registration

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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29 Apr 2011

New look AHPRA website to improve service to practitioners

18 Apr 2011

Snapshot of National Registers

Statement from AHPRA
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05 Apr 2011

AHPRA Delivers Student Register

21 Mar 2011

Board update on English language skills registration standard

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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16 Mar 2011

Nursing and Midwifery Board Joins Twitter

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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11 Feb 2011

Update on Lapsed Practitioners

01 Feb 2011

Update Victorian registration renewals

Statement from AHPRA
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25 Jan 2011

AHPRA reminds practitioners to renew if due!

Statement from AHPRA
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20 Jan 2011

New AHPRA online service to check receipt of registration renewal

18 Jan 2011

Difficulties Reaching AHPRA on 1300 Phone Number

2010

21 Dec 2010

Media release: AHPRA on track for 2011 student registration

26 Nov 2010

Victorian nurses and midwives renew now!

12 Nov 2010

Annual Report 2009-10 for the National Boards and AHPRA

Statement from AHPRA
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12 Nov 2010

Board consults on English Language Skills Registration Standard

29 Oct 2010

Call for Submissions

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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28 Oct 2010

Communiqué from the Board - 28 October 2010

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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19 Oct 2010

Nurses and midwives from WA who have not renewed by 30 September

30 Sep 2010

Alert - Application Form from Medical Register of Australia

Statement from AHPRA
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14 Sep 2010

Update for international nurses

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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13 Sep 2010

AHPRA on the Move!

Statement from AHPRA
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13 Sep 2010

Easy online renewal of registration for practitioners

Statement from AHPRA
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13 Aug 2010

Board Update: English language skills registration standard

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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13 Aug 2010

Media release: Board protects public and promotes safe practice

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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09 Aug 2010

Have you left your renewal too late?

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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06 Aug 2010

Media Release: English language skills needed for safe care

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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02 Aug 2010

Need more information about your registration?

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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30 Jul 2010

What do I do if my registration is about to expire?

Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
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28 Jul 2010

Is your registration renewal due now?

23 Jul 2010

Check your registration status online

22 Jul 2010

Registration due 30 June? Did you renew on time?

Statement from AHPRA
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15 Jul 2010

AHPRA focused on information flow

14 Jul 2010

AHPRA Boosts Response Capacity

12 Jul 2010

Queensland Registrants - updated information

Statement from AHPRA
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09 Jul 2010

Mutual recognition of WA registrants

Statement from AHPRA
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08 Jul 2010

Reminder regarding PII arrangements

Statement from AHPRA
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01 Jul 2010

Failed to renew registration due on 30 June 2010?

Statement from AHPRA
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