You want to practice nursing or midwifery in Ghana. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) handles registration. They ensure you meet standards. Read on. This post breaks it down.
Understanding Nurse and Midwife Roles in Ghana
Nurses and midwives form the backbone of healthcare here. You work with doctors and others. Your job keeps patients safe.
What Nurses and Midwives Do
You assess needs. Provide care. Advise on health. Think about it. You make decisions every shift. Registered nurses handle complex cases. They supervise assistants.
What Nurse Assistants Do
You complete a two-year program. Then you support nurses. Handle basic care under supervision. Patients rely on you for daily help.
Check out our post on nursing careers in Ghana for more job details.
The Registration Process for Local Graduates
You finished training. Passed the licensing exam. Now register. Go to your regional NMC office.
Steps After Passing the Exam
Bring your results slip. Fill the form. Pay the fee. They give you a log book and provisional license. Use the code for national service.
After National Service
Return the log book and license. Wait for your PIN or AIN. That’s it. You practice legally.
Over 30,000 nurses graduate each year in Ghana. But backlog hits 60,000 unemployed. Plan ahead. See our guide on preparing for NMC exams.
Link to the official NMC site for forms: NMC Ghana.
Check out our post on Your Complete Guide to the NMC Licensing & Registration Process in Ghana for more complete details.
Requirements for Foreign-Trained Nurses
You trained abroad. Want to work here. Pass the exam first. Meet these rules.
Documents Needed
Submit transcripts. Three photos. Birth certificate copy. Certificates. Marriage cert if needed. Two testimonials from employers. Last appointment letter. Verification from your original council. English proficiency cert.
Translate non-English docs.
Examination and Orientation
Pay the fee. It changes. Exams happen in June and December. Pass? Pay $125. Do three-month orientation. Get registered.
A provisional license costs $125 too.
“Foreign-trained nurses must satisfy strict requirements to ensure patient safety,” says a NMC official in their guidelines.
Explore migration tips for nurses. Or specialist nursing programs.
Current Trends in Nursing in Ghana
Nursing grows fast. But issues persist. You face shortages in some areas.
Statistics on Workforce
Ghana has 218,000 nurses and midwives as of 2022. Nurse-to-population ratio sits at 1:839. By 2025, registered general nurses reach 76,158. Yet 74,000 stay unemployed. Migration hits hard. 7,000 left since 2022. In 2025, joiners from Ghana to UK dropped 9%.
Global shortage? 4.1 million nurses by 2030.
Challenges and Opportunities
Unemployment blocks progress. Mental health nurses? Under 5,000 for 34 million people. But opportunities grow. Specialist programs added 13 new ones.
“It is high time nurses expand their capacity for leadership,” notes a speaker at GRNMA conference.
Read nurse unemployment solutions. Or mental health nursing in Ghana.
Check Ghana Health Service for jobs
FAQ
How do you register as a nurse in Ghana?
Go to the regional NMC office with your results. Fill form. Pay fee. Get provisional license.
What documents do foreign nurses need?
Transcripts, photos, certificates, testimonials, verification.
When are licensing exams?
June and December each year.
How much is the registration fee?
It varies. Check NMC for current amount. Provisional is $125 for foreigners.
What happens after national service?
Return log book. Get your PIN and certificate.
How long does registration take?
After service, wait a few weeks for processing.
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