Requirements for Registration by an Bord Altranais (The Nursing Board)
The nurse (applicant) is required to furnish the following:
1. Application form with photograph. The application form must be fully completed (pages one to three) and have a passport size photo attached. A resume (curriculum vitae) will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application form. All professional work experience for the last five years or from the date of initial registration (whichever is more recent) should be noted.

4. Official Birth Certificate/Verification of name change(s). A notarised copy of an official birth certificate must be included. If name(s) are different from those on the birth certificate, documents for verification or name change must be included, that is, marriage certificates or legal documentation of name change(s).

5. Results of English language tests. If English language tests are required by An Bord Altranais (Irish Nursing Board) the results must be enclosed. Such tests can be requested at any time prior to registration.

6. Registration fee of €126
The nurse (applicant) is responsible for arranging for the following to be submitted directly to An Bord Altranais:
1. Verification of original nurse registration/verification of nurse registration from other Nursing Boards. Verification of nursing registration must be mailed direct from the original registration au thority or State Nursing Board and from any other Nursing Boards with which the applicant is or has been registered.

4. Confirmation of professional employment. Confirmation of all employment must be verified by the employing authority on the prescribed forms.
An Bard Altranais may request any other evidence required to be satisfied that the applicant is eligible for registration.
Further information on registration and application forms can be obtained from:
An Bord Altranais
(Irish Nursing Board),
31 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2.
E-Mail: admin@nursinqboard.ie
Website: www.nursinqboard.ie