You must graduate from an approved nursing programme. This can include:
• Diploma in Nursing from Singapore polytechnics such as:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing such as:
• Other recognised international institutions
📌 If you are a foreign-trained nurse, your qualification must meet the education standards set by the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
After completing your studies, you must submit your online application to the SNB via their official portal.
Required Documents:
📌 Local graduates are typically registered automatically upon graduation.
If you earned your nursing qualifications outside of Singapore, SNB may request the following before approving your registration:
📌 The assessment ensures that all nurses in Singapore, regardless of origin, maintain the same level of care and professional integrity.
Once you are registered, you must hold a valid Practising Certificate (PC) to legally work in Singapore.
About the Practising Certificate:
📌 Practising without a valid certificate is not permitted and may lead to disciplinary action.
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