Regional boards

Africa — separate councils, separate rules

These pages point you to the council. They do not replace that council’s form or its current exam notice.

Last drafted 26 October 2026. This is an introductory summary. Confirm it with the official source before you apply or pay.

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Kenya — Nursing Council of Kenya

NCK regulates nursing and midwifery practice and publishes registration and licensure requirements. Preparation can cover theory, clinical judgment, and a practical assessment where the candidate’s route requires it. Verify the current examination format with NCK.

Nursing Council of Kenya

Nigeria — Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

NMCN regulates nursing and midwifery education and practice. Use current notices for the professional examination, CBT or other assessment, registration, and documents.

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

South Africa — South African Nursing Council

SANC regulates nursing and midwifery registration. Examination and registration depend on the category and route. Professional registration and annual practising requirements may apply.

South African Nursing Council

Ghana — Nursing and Midwifery Council

The Council oversees nursing and midwifery regulation and licensure. Preparation may include theory and practical or OSCE-style skills where the route requires them. Confirm the current format.

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana

Rwanda — National Council of Nurses and Midwives

NCNM is Rwanda’s statutory regulator for nursing and midwifery practice under the Ministry of Health framework. A candidate still has to read the registration route, the documents, and any current assessment. Do not assume one exam format for every applicant.

Rwanda Ministry of Health. Add the council’s own URL after it is verified.

Adding another country

Each new card needs the country, regulator, pathway name, candidate category, official URL, eligibility checklist, assessment format, a last-verified date, and a warning if details are still pending.

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