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Nigeria - Renew Your License to Practice Nursing (Midwife)

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ProcedureEdit

  • Every registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or midwife shall after three (03) years apply for renewal, an application should be submitted at least one month before the expiration of the current license to the Nurses and Midwives Council of Nigeria – NMCN Offices NMCN Contact Details


Apply In-Person:
Step 1: Payment for the practice License renewal fees

  1. This process should be the first step for an easier renewal procedure. Make payments of renewal fees of Thirteen thousand one hundred and twenty-five naira (N13,125) REMITA in any bank in favour of the Nurses and Midwives Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and proof of payment (Bank Payment receipt) shared with the council.

Step 2: Apply for renewal of the license and issue of the License.

  1. Application forms for Practice License are issued freely at the council office or downloadable via the council website Application Forms or directly download via this link Licensing of Professional Nurses Application Form. APPLICANTS FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE SHOULD COMPLETE SECTIONS A - D.
  2. Carefully complete the form with appropriate information under relevant sections. But don’t forget to attest the forms with your signature once completed.
  3. Once completed, attach all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section below and submit them to the Council Registry Office. Don’t forget to make the stipulated payment as directed by the officials and attach proof.
  4. After you’ve submitted the form, the application, and other documents will be forwarded for examination and verification processes to determine if the application will be approved or denied.
  5. Once the verification and validation processes are over and if the application is found sufficient, it will be approved and the officials will proceed to take the required steps to issue the renewed license.
  6. The Council shall, in the case of refusal of renewing the license, give a reasoned decision and inform the applicant of his right of appeal.
  7. When the document is ready to be collected, the applicant will receive a notification from the office through email or phone call regarding the collection.
  8. One is required to bring proof of identification and surrender the expired license before being issued the renewed license.


Apply Online
Step 1: Payment for the practice License renewal fees

  1. This process should be the first step for an easier renewal procedure. Make payments of renewal fees of Thirteen thousand one hundred and twenty-five naira (N13,125) REMITA in any bank in favour of the Nurses and Midwives Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and proof of payment (Bank Payment receipt) shared with the council.

Step 2: Register with the Nurses and Midwives Council of Nigeria Portal(New Applicants)

  1. Licensed Nursing/Midwives can renew their practice license through the council's online portal; NMCN Portal, click on the “Register Now” tab to be redirected to the registration page.
  2. Here applicants will be required to complete the following sections;
  3. Under the Personal Qualification section: Select the Speciality (Nurses or Midwives); enter the registration certificate number and surname. Then click on the “Send Me Code”
  4. Under SMS Verification section. Enter the Verification code sent to the registered mobile number as submitted during the registration process. In case of a change of contact, the council should be notified so that they can update their system. Then click on the “verify” tab.
  5. Under the Create Account section: Fill out all mandatory accurately, and enter your Password twice before clicking on the “Submit” tab. To Complete the Initial Registration.

Step 3: File the Application for renewal and issue the license

  1. Once logged on to the portal, proceed with the practice nursing renewal process, and attach all supporting documentation as listed on the site, don’t forget to share payment information with the council before submitting the application for assessment.
  2. The license is usually ready after a period of 30 days. Notification for collection will be made through email and text messages. One is required to collect the license in person from the council offices. One is required to carry proof of identity during collection.
  3. The Nursing practicing license shall be valid for three (03) years, while for private nursing practice, the license is valid for one year and renewal thereafter.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Duly completed and signed Licensing of Professional Nurses Application Form APPLICANTS FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE SHOULD COMPLETE SECTIONS A - D.
  • copy of the original recent coloured passport photograph with white background.
  • copy of original Certificates of Registration issued by Council.
  • copy of the original Certificate of attendance for the Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme (MCPDP).
  • Proof of payment of the license renewal fees



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Nurses and Midwives Council of Nigeria – NMCN
Address: Plot 713, Cadastral Zone Life Camp, Gwarinpa, Abuja
Nigeria
Tel: (+234) 702-923-4588
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
NMCN Contact Details
NMCN Website

Federal Ministry of Health
Address: Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase III, Shehu Shagari Way,
Central Business District. Abuja.FCT
Nigeria.
Email: [email protected]
Ministry Contact Details
Ministry Website

EligibilityEdit

  • The individual should be registered with the Council and a holder of a practicing license.
  • To be of good reputation and commendable conduct.
  • To have never been sentenced in a felony or misdemeanor (for a custodial penalty in a crime involving moral turpitude or breach of trust, unless rehabilitated in either case). In short, not to have a criminal record.



FeesEdit

  • Practicing licenses are renewable every three (3) years, the current renewal fee is Thirteen thousand one hundred and twenty-five naira (N13,125) only for three years, with a penalty of Six thousand five hundred and sixty-two naira(N6,562) for each year of default. These fees are subject to review periodically.


Council Schedule Fees

ValidityEdit

  • The practicing license s valid for three years and renewable thereafter application for renewal should be submitted on time before the lapse of the current practice license, to allow enough time for the renewal due process to be completed.



Documents to UseEdit

Licensing of Professional Nurses Application Form APPLICANTS FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE SHOULD COMPLETE SECTIONS A - D.

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Required InformationEdit

  • Full names of the applicant
  • Contact Details
  • Nationality
  • Identification document details
  • Current license details
  • Category of license to be renewed
  • Declaration by the applicant



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • No Nurse shall be allowed to practice or continue to practice in any year except such a Nurse has paid practicing Licensing fees in favour of the Nursing and Midwives council of Nigeria.


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External LinksEdit

Council Licensing Renewal

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