Registration and Licensing

Registration

1. Locally Trained Nurses and Midwives The following are the requirements for registration as a locally trained nurse and midwife:
   • Two (2) passport size photos in natural hair, this means that no hair extensions
   • Original documents of Grade 12 certificate, National Registration Card and Marriage Certificate for those who are married.
   • Certified photocopies of Grade 12 certificate, National Registration Card and Marriage Certificate.


2. Foreign Trained Nurses and Midwives The following are the requirements for registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia as a Foreign Trained Nurse and Midwives (FTN):
   • Download an Application Form
   • Certified copies of High School Certificates or Diploma or its equivalent.
   • Certified copies of Professional qualifications such as Certificates, Diplomas, Degree whichever may be applicable.
   • A copy of the updated Curriculum vitae
   • A certified copy of a National Passport
   • A certified copy of an academic transcript where applicable.
   • A copy of registration certificate with the local regulatory body in your home country.
   • A certified copy of Practicing License of Practicing Certificate whichever is applicable.
   • Two (2) passport size photos in natural hair without make up or jewelry.


3. Foreign Trained Nurses and Midwives
Bring the original certificate when coming to be re-registered.

TYPES OF REGITRATION

1. Provisional Registration
A Person qualifies for provisional registration as a Nurse or Midwife if that Person:
1. has obtained a minmum qualification of a diploma or its equivalent in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognised Higher Education Institution;
2. has undergone a recognised Nursing or Midwifery training programme;
3. has been practising in a foreign country and that person"s competence to practice as a Nurse or Midwife is verified by the council.
2. Temporary Registration
A person qualifies for temporary Registration as a Nurse or Midwife if that person:-
1. has obtained a minimum qualification of a Bachelor"s degree in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognised Higher Education Institution in the Republic; and
2. has undergone an approved Nursing and Midwifery Training Programme.
NOTE: A Person shall not be registered on the register of temporarily registered persons for a period exceeding Two (2) years.
3. Full Registration
A person qualifies for full registration as a Nurse or Midwife or both if that person has passed the:-
1. Assessment
2. Licensure; or
3. Competence Examination

LICENSING

1. Provisional Practicing Certificate
A Person qualifies for provisional registration as a Nurse or Midwife if that Person:
1. has obtained a minmum qualification of a diploma or its equivalent in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognised Higher Education Institution;
2. has undergone a recognised Nursing or Midwifery training programme;
3. has been practising in a foreign country and that person"s competence to practice as a Nurse or Midwife is verified by the council.
2. Temporary Practicing Certificate
A person qualifies for temporary Registration as a Nurse or Midwife if that person:-
1. has obtained a minimum qualification of a Bachelor"s degree in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognised Higher Education Institution in the Republic; and
2. has undergone an approved Nursing and Midwifery Training Programme.
3. Full Practicing Certificate
A person qualifies for temporary Registration as a Nurse or Midwife if that person:-
1. has obtained a minimum qualification of a Bachelor"s degree in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognised Higher Education Institution in the Republic; and
2. has undergone an approved Nursing and Midwifery Training Programme.