The Nursing Council of Hong Kong

A. Registered Nurse

1. An applicant trained outside Hong Kong :
   1. should have completed a course of theoretical and practical training for nurses at a hospital-based nursing school for a period of not less than 3 years; or
      a pre-registration nursing programme of not less than 3 academic years at a university, college or polytechnic; or
      any other programmes of nursing, specially designed for candidates having a different qualification or experience while joining the programme as approved by the Council from time to time, e.g. conversion programme for enrolled nurses;
   2. must possess a valid certificate to practise nursing issued by such certifying body as may be recognized by the Council from time to time as evidence of competency to practise nursing; and
   3. must pass the Licensing Examination for Registration, and if required, to undergo such further training as the Council may specify.
2. An applicant trained in Hong Kong :

   1. should have satisfactorily completed a pre-registration nursing programme of at least 3 years in duration, which is provided by a gazetted training school and accredited by the council.

B. Enrolled Nurse

1. An applicant trained outside Hong Kong :
   1. should have completed at least 2 years' formal full-time training in nursing outside Hong Kong of a type acceptable to the Council;
   2. must possess a valid certificate to practise nursing issued by such certifying body as may be recognized by the Council from time to time as evidence of competency to practise nursing; and
   3. must pass the Licensing Examination for Enrolment and, if required, to undergo such further training as the Council may specify.
2. An applicant trained in Hong Kong :

   1. should have satisfactorily completed a pre-enrolment nursing programme of at least 2 years in duration, which is provided by a gazetted training school and accredited by the Council.