How to keep your DHA Nursing License Active after you resign / change job / licencing authority or leave country

How to renew your DHA nursing License on line 

Your dashboard after cancellation of license

As per the new ordinance  by DHA by the end of 2018, expatriates can keep their DHA nursing license valid even after leaving the country. This will help them to come back and work in Dubai again if they wish to do so.  Here are the details which will help you to keep the DHA License active. All the procedures can be done online from any where in the world. :)

1. Log in to DHA website

2. Go to individual home

3. Click professional services

4. Go to self assessment tool

Go to self assessment tool and click on launch tool to answer the required field. At the end click on get result and it will tell you whether you are eligible or not. Sometimes it gives the cooment " you are not eligible", don't panic, revise the data which you entered and submit again. (If you are a post BSC candidate it is better to enter your date of study for a duration of at least 3.5 to 4 years to get the eligibility. Don't worry if it is a wrong date because your data flow has all the information. The date which you have entered will not create any issue in your application. Click on get result and you will see some thing like this.

5. Get Registered

Go to this link and fill up the necessary information. You can click on link , so the information which is already saved in your DHA account will be automatically drawn to current screen. You need a Valid BLS copy to upload in the system. If you have any change in your passport details (change of expiry) upload a new copy after deleting the old document. As the final step, agree to the terms and condition and proceed to payment. You can use a credit or debit card.

6. Payment

7. Check you dash board.

You will find your application details, it takes 24 hours for the change of status. You will see this.

Your dashboard after renewal of registration.

To download the eligibility letter, go to my application > click closed> scroll down to the page bottom, click on view application,  scroll down and you can see view eligibility letter. You can click and download the letter for your use. 

The overall procedure for renewal of DHA nursing registration is bit confusing because of multiple links given in the dashboard. I hope this will be useful for you. Please contact me for further details, will be happy to assist you. Have a great time. Thank you.

Please find the article from khaleej times, which is related to the topic
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/dubai/this-licence-will-not-be-cancelled-when-you-leave-uae-1

How to get Emigration Clearance for Nurses from India to Work Abroad

Some times I ask myself why I chose to be a nurse? Of course I do have an answer with me. I never knew what was in store for me , until I entered the field😉. I was in a fantasy  world, thought of giving injections, medications and assisting procedures like surgery or delivery is the only job I do. But I was completely wrong, not only me - at least 90 % of the nurses around the world must had the same impression. I cant stop smiling, thinking how silly I was that time. Intended to share few things which will make you mad because of the profession you chose to be. I had started writing this post one year back but could not  publish (I must say I was lazy 😞), and decided to do as one of my friends told me that the issue is getting worse in Kerala now a days.

Nursing Recruitment  Thorough NORKA Roots , ODEPC , Overseas Manpower Corporation Limited (OMCL) for Nurses

Nursing is India is the most 'put down' profession in every aspects like work load, long duty hours, stress and very low salary . Above all, the recruitment scams in India added an extra burden on us, by narrowing the foreign recruitment only through government agencies like NORKA and ODEPC in Kerala and through Overseas Manpower Corporation Limited (OMCL), in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. On top of that the government has issued an order which requires nurses to undergo an emigration clearance before taking up an overseas employment in 18 Emigration Check Required (ECR) countries. Some of the ECR countries include UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, Libya, Jordan, Yemen and likewise. There are two more government agencies has opened, Uttar Pradesh Financial Coperation and Telangana Overseas Manpower Company.

After NORKA Roots and ODEPC has taken charge of immigration of nurses from India for overseas employment, nurses are facing great difficulties in getting immigration clearance to fly abroad . As very a few hospitals have registered with this agencies, the recruitment flow came down to a level where hardly  50 nurses going abroad in a month. Although you get a job in any of these  countries, it is difficult for you to get through the immigration clearance unless that hospital is registered with NORKA. Many of you are  familiar with the things that  to be done to get an immigration clearance, but there some asking around for it . As per my knowledge the following things you have to  do to get an emigration clearance from India , if you are nurse .


With the new development,  the Indian government has given permission to some private agencies/agents for the nursing recruitment, because countries like Saudi and Oman were not ready for  direct recruitment through the NORKA or  ODEPEC. Agents can register in e- migrate , once they are approved by the authority they can conduct recruitment  in India based on the terms and conditions.

Protector of Emigrants ( POE ) Clearance for Nurses

With Protector of Emigrants (POE), Kochi, and Trivandrum you can get a clearance certificate to pass through the airport. It used to take more than a month for the emigration clearance, as the jurisdiction of POE Kochi spans from Kollam to Kasaragod. As per the latest information from POE Trivandrum on 13/01/17, all the process can be done online. Before you apply for  the emigration clearance, make sure that your employer is registered in the e migrate system. Employer should enter the Job Id, job code, employment offer, so and so.  The candidate also can apply for an emigration clearance through online application, once the application is approved, the candidate will get an electronic emigration clearance, and an email confirmation stating the same. Here is the link:e migrate

The above scenario can bring you trouble . Though you are holding an offer letter, if your employer is  not registered in e migrate you will not be able to get an emigration clearance, if you are in India. In the gulf, especially in UAE, it is possible for you to find a job in a visit or tourist visa. But some of the well paying  hospitals there are there are not registered in e migrate. In that case, if you are already in gulf ,  it is better to take an exit to Oman or nearby country to convert your visa into employment visa.

For More details , on Emigraton Clearance for Nurses , you can contact

Protector of Emigrant office Cochin
3RD Floor,  Putherickal Building
Market Road, Ernakulam
Kerala - 682035. Tel. No. 0484-2360187

Protector of Emigrant office Trivandrum
Norka Building, Thycaud P.O
Trivandrum-695014
Telephone - 0471-2336625, Fax-0471-2336626

The stringent norms in India  have affected the career dream of  of nurses to work abroad .Nurses from other countries like Philippines and Nepal  are benefiting . It is high time Indian government come up with a simplified  process for a hassle free Emigration Clearance  System for the nurses in India.

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Australia

Who is a registered Nurse?

A registered nurse (RN) is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and met the requirements outlined by a country or state licensing body in order to obtain a nursing license. An RN's scope of practice is determined by local legislation governing nurses, and usually regulated by a professional body or council.( Wiki)

How to become a registered nurse ?

To become a registered nurse, education qualifications are almost similar in all the countries, but many countries requests the candidates to sit for a licensure exam to  practice nursing with a title as registered nurse. Some countries allow their nurses (graduated within the country) to practice as a registered nurse after getting registered in the board with out further formalities , except for those who attained their qualification outside the country and for foreign candidates. There are some exemptions, but usually it is needed for most of the Asian candidates if they wish to work in other countries.

How to become a registered nurse in India?

To become a registered nurse in India, there is not much formalities after graduation. Once you have passed your exams and graduated from the nursing school/ college, you can apply for professional registration in the state nursing council. This takes 30-45 days and after registration, automatically you will be a registered nurse. G.N.M ( Diploma) and BS.c Nurses comes under the category of registered nurse.

How to be a registered nurse in Australia?

The title 'Registered Nurse' is granted to a Nurse who has successfully completed a board approved course in the field of nursing. Registered Nurses are also required to meet certain other standards in order to fulfill registration standards as outlined by the NMBA, and these can include continuing professional development, recency of practice, criminal history checks and English language competency.

Australian Registered Nurse Training

To become a Registered Nurse in Australia, you should get a bachelor's degree, and can range from two to four years in length with three years being the national average. Some universities offer a two-year 'fast track' bachelor's degree, whereby a students study three years worth coursework compressed in a two-year period. This is made possible by reducing summer and winter semester breaks and utilizing three semesters per year compared to two. Some universities also offer combined degrees which allow the graduate to exit the program with a Masters in Nursing, e.g.: Bachelor of Science/Master of Nursing, and these are generally offered over a four-year period.

International Nursing Jobs in Australia

There are plenty of job opportunities available in Australia for international nurses. To become a registered nurse in Australia, you need to meet the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Nurses who were educated in countries not recognized by Australian authorities will be required to undertake accredited Competency assessment courses in Australia. These courses are conducted by accredited hospitals and universities, and will vary in duration from 8 -12 weeks. Up on successful completion of this Competency Assessment course, you can register with the nursing board as a registered nurse. If you can find an employer,then start working there on a job visa and apply for Permanent residence after 2 years. 

Australia immigration for Nurses

Nurses comes under the general skilled migration category and are eligible to get a migration visa if you wish to live and work in Australia. It is a good option for the candidates who can meet the points required for the programme. To check your eligibility though skilled migration assessment, click here

ANMAC Skill Assessment for Nurses

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s (ANMAC)  assesses the skills of nurses and midwives seeking to migrate to Australia under Australia’s General Skilled Migration program. ANMAC is the independent assessing authority authorized by law to conduct these assessments by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP). They determine if an applicant’s nursing or midwifery qualifications are suitable for permanent migration.

If you do not meet all 5 standards contact the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to find out what you need to do to gain registration in Australia. If you are successful and your name appears on the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency's (AHPRA) online public Register of Practitioners you may be able to apply to ANMAC for a modified skills assessment for permanent migration. Not suitable candidate

Requirements to become a registered nurse in Australia

1. Evidence of Identity

2. Change of Name (if applicable)

3. Academic Qualifications

4. Registration History

5. Work History

6. Criminal History (if applicable)

7. English Language Skills

8. Impairment Details (if applicable)

9. Current Suspension or Cancellation Details (if applicable)

10. Previous Cancellation, Refusal or Suspension Details (if applicable)

11. Conditions, Undertakings or Limitations Details (if applicable)

12. Disqualification Details (if applicable)

13. Conduct, Performance or Health Proceedings Details (if applicable)

14. Important accreditation requirement for internationally qualified nurses and midwives

IELTS

A score not less than 7 in all 4 modules ( speaking, writing, reading and listening)

These are some helpful tips that I brought together from different sites, personally I don't have any idea on the process. I hope it gives a general view on the process, please update if you have any valuable information.

HAAD exam for Registered Nurses - Procedure

Abu Dhabi, the capital of U.A.E offers number of job opportunities for medical and paramedicals. If you wish to be a part of Health Authority of Abu Dhabi, you should obtain a license, HAAD. The license is usually given after the successful completion of an exam in your area of specialization, some exemptions are there and the criteria is given at the end of this article.

Qualifications criteria for HAAD in Nursing

These are the modified qualifications for Registered Nurses based on the latest ( PQR) Professional     Qualification Requirements.

• Bachelor degree or diploma in nursing (3 years) or Associate Degree in nursing with evidence of passing the National exam (eg.NCLEX-RN).
• Valid National Professional License.
• Valid Basic Life Support certification.
• ACLS / PALS relevant to area of specialty.
• 2 years clinical experience post qualification in appropriate setting.

Documents Required to Apply for HAAD

Before you start application process for HAAD, make sure that you have scanned copy of all the required documents to upload for the data flow. The required documents for the application of registered nurse at HAAD are as follows:

• Recent passport size photograph with white background
• Valid Passport copy
• High school Certificate
• Degree or Diploma Certificate
• Experience certificates , must contain the job title and duration and to be signed by the human resources or Medical/Hospital director
• Home country license or license from the country where the relevant qualification was obtained
• Registration(s) or License(s) from each country where applicant have been employed.
• Certificate(s) of Good Standing From the regulatory authority issuing the licenses (registrations) for experiences
• Transcript
• United Arab Emirates Identification Card if available
• Family Book (UAE nationals )
• Sponsoring Facility Declaration form (applicable if you have sponsor, if none then leave this part blank)
• Letter of authorization
• CID/Security form (English pages only)

Procedure to apply for HAAD exam

If you are qualified for HAAD examination, then you may proceed with the Data flow process for credential verification. Data flow is an agency who will verify the required documents. If applicants are eligible after verification of documents, then they can proceed with the HAAD examination process.

steps:

1. Sign-up to the official Data flow website.

https://bpmweb.haad.ae/UserManagement/Login.aspx , click on new user to sign up for the first time.

2. Fill-up the application with your details relevant to your desired position.

Select none if you don’t have a sponsor or an employer and you can download and upload a blank document of the same if you don’t have a sponsor. Choose nursing and midwifery from the drop down-button and select registered nurse and your area of specialty.

3. Upload scanned documents to the place provided and then submit.

Fill in the necessary information required in each box. If you have any relatives in UAE then you can give their contact number for communication, else you can fill those place with 00000. If you already passed HAAD and will undergo data flow, upload your HAAD exam result in here.

4. Check your email to obtain your Data flow number.

You will receive a confirmation email from Data flow with your respective Data flow number after submission of the required documents.

5. Payment

Applicants in UAE can pay at the Data flow counters located at HAAD facilities while those outside of U.A.E can pay by using their credit cards, preferably with a U.A.E bank card.

6. Follow up

You can follow-up your application by sending email to haadsupport@dataflowgroup.com. On completion of verification, data flow will send you an email for your HAAD web login (pre-licensing). Wait for at least 30 to 60 days for the verification process (some can take up to 90 days). If you are eligible, you can book for HAAD examination.

7. Booking for Examination

• Go to this link 
• Log in and click on “E-Licensing” and select “Examination”.
• Click on “Exam Scheduling”.
• Enter your application number and click Search. Your application number will be emailed to you after the verification process.
• Select your desired date, time and testing center.
• Click “BOOK” button. Pay the examination fee using your credit card 
• Print your Exam Ticket. This will be presented in the test center.

Exam Format for HAAD

It is a CBT ( computer based test) for 3 hours. There are 150 multiple choice questions to be answered and the result of the examination will be immediately available once you finish the exam as it is in Pometric. You will get a "pass or fail" result but not your score.

How to Retake HAAD exam 

Candidates are given three attempts (in three separate applications) to pass the HAAD examination. If the candidate failed all the three attempts, he or she will have to wait for 1 year from the last one to retake the exam.

Application Fee for HAAD

Verification fee is 950AED. Documents verified under this fee includes:

• One educational qualification
• One License  issued by the Regulatory Body  of specific country of last experience
• Last 3 years work experience, limited to a maximum of 3 employers
• Certificate of Good Standing, from the country of last experience or from the last employer

For any additional documents to be verified, you must pay extra fee.

Licence issuance fee for Nurse is AED. 300

Exemption Criteria for HAAD registered Nurse

Applicants who are licensed within the below shown countries will be exempted from the Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife components of the HAAD competency based assessment (Examination)

• Australia
• Canada
• Ireland
• New Zealand
• South Africa
• United Kingdom
• USA

Another exemption is for DHA licensed candidates, they can transfer their DHA license in to HAAD.

Procedure to apply for MoH UAE exam for Nurses

In this blog some time back I had written about DHA exam registration, and here I am giving some clue about MOH exam registration. Compared to DHA exam MOH is less expensive and easy to proceed. The most difficult part is getting a date to attend exam, it takes such a long period if you are not lucky enough. Another important thing is you have to be in UAE to write this exam. Though people are telling that this can be done in India, it is still not possible to get a date here.

The Federal Department of Nursing (FDON) is a Ministry of Health (MOH) department responsible for regulating and providing guidance for nursing and midwifery practice within MOH facilities. The e-services section is a secure electronic portal that allows users to log in and conduct selected services when and where it is convenient for them. In addition, e-services users can update their continuous education records, apply for recruitment, evaluation, etc.

To do the registration online, a username and password is required. New users need to sign up to receive their username and password through the web site of Federal department of nursing ( nas.moh.gov.ae). Instructions on how to create a new account is given on the same page. It is better to enter the site through internet explorer as MOH payments are done only through this service.

The Department of Nursing(DON) E-Services allows users to log in and conduct the following services.

• New registration
• Renewal of registration
• Verification of registration
• Evaluation of MOH nurses
• Direct recruitment
• Updating continuous education records
• Online payment

Application Procedure for MOH UAE exam

Steps includes:

1. Log in - with your user name and password
2. Update Profile

Here you have to enter your Name, Gender, D.O.B, Nationality, Education level, ID ( Passport) Details, Name of the emirate, and passport size photo. Then;

• Click on new registration
• Click on applicant with out MOH license
• Click on license option- new registration by exam and follow the steps.

Step 1- check and update profile.
Step 2- Professional qualification
Step 3- License Details
Step 4- Languages
Step 5- Employment details

At the last section you have to upload all the necessary documents, which are,

1. School leaving certificate
2. Passport with valid visa status
3. Degree/Diploma certificate
4. Registration/ License with validity
5. Mark lists for all years
6. Last experience letter
7. Proof of name change if any
8. Additional documents if any

This is the end of the procedure and you will be directed to the page for choosing UAE MOH exam date, if you are lucky enough you can take a date, else wait for your turn by checking in between.

As of January 2015 all the Nursing Registration applications must fulfill the requirement of positive Primary Source Verification (PSV) via Data Flow.

The documents verification will be done by Data Flow after passing the required exam. Data Flow shall send you an e-mail with further information regarding your PSV documents submission within 2 working days.  

GOOD LUCK :)

Hi I am sharing a comment from one of the blog readers, I think it will be a great help for you. Thank you RAKHI R KUMAR  for your wonderful note.:)

Hey friends...those who are going to appear  for MOH exam in UAE (specially nurses). When we check dates for the exam through online, it always shows that booking is full.There are some agents which help to take the exam date though its illegal in UAE. if you get the exam date study well and write because in moh website they are showing that 60 % marks only required to pass.but its not like that at least you should score 75%.You only have 3 chances for moh exam.exam required to work in dubai is DHA and for abudhabi is HAAD and for other emirates is MOH.one more thing that dont wait long for getting the exam date..it will create a gap in your work experience and if you have gap in work experience and if you pass MOH there wont be any use because you may not able to complete the data flow procedure after the exam.For the data flow procedure you require 2 years of work experience in bedded hospitals (not clinics)without any gap. MSC nursing graduates exempted from the exam but they have to complete the data flow procedure as mentioned above.For the data flow procedure it will take minimum 6 months. so after getting completed your data flow procedure and issued the moh license only u have to discontinue from the job so that there wont be any gap.so study well and write the exams well...don't get panic during exam.its 100 marks questions and they will give u 2 hours.its more than sufficient time to write the exam.Read the question well and answer the check box appropriately. don't leave any question unattended because there is no negative marking system and listen to the instructions they are giving before the exam. u should bring passport or emirates id,calculator,pen and one pencil and the copy of your payment from the website of moh. if you have any doubts just comment below and i will give you answer if i know...WISH YOU ALL THE BEST..STUDY WELL AND WRITE YOUR EXAM WELL...HOPE THIS INFORMATION IS HELPFUL TO ALL THOSE WHO WANNA KNOW THE DETAILS REGARDING THE MOH...THESE INFORMATION I SHARED IS FROM MY LIFE EXPERIENCE AND I ENQUIRED DIRECTLY TO MOH IN SHARJAH....THANK YOU

How to transfer your DHA Licence to HAAD

Transferring DHA Nursing licence into HAAD nursing Licence

U.A.E unified the license for doctors, nurses and other health-care professionals. Here after they  will not need to sit for exams again or send their papers for primary verification once they have already been certified as practitioners in Dubai or any another emirate. Their licence will be recognized throughout the U.A.E whether it is DHA/HAAD/ MOH. 

This step is quite important before you start the procedure to convert DHA License to HAAD. First you have to be on a job with DHA License. Secondly, you should spend at least 6 months on the job to fulfill the requirements needed for the transfer.This will help you to transfer your license from one authority to another. You can transfer your DHA license to HAAD and MOH. The process to convert your DHA in to HAAD is given below.

Step 1. Get a Good Standing Certificate from DHA

To Change your licence, you need to request for a Good Standing Certificate from DHA, it will cost you 510/- AED and will take a maximum of 15 working days. If you wish to have the certificate in 2-3 working days then you should pay 1010/-AED  which can be paid through a credit card. Along with this you should get a data flow report from DHA, that you can find  under PSV section. In case if you can't access this section you can get the report by sending an e-mail to dha@dataflowgroup.com. Keep the PSV receipt for further process.

Step 2-  Create a Data flow Account in  HAAD

It is mandatory to create a data flow account in HAAD, so that you can fill up the application through online. Remember to upload all the necessary documents, you can follow the link to fill the application. 

Step 3- Payment

HADD will send you an e-mail from haadorders@dataflowgroup.com asking you to pay the fee. Since you already have the data flow  report from DHA, you don't need to pay again, you can send back your PSV receipt along with your data flow report through e-mail and wait for their confirmation.

Step 4- Notification

notifications@haad.ae will send you a user name and password along with the link to HAAD website. Open your account and fill up and upload all the needed documents again. Either you can wait for their e-mail or you can check the status in your HAAD account. This is the end of your procedure and enjoy the good times. 

Note: You can not transfer your DHA eligibility letter to HAAD. The license endorsement will take place provided the following documents are available: valid DHA license, valid good standing certificate (less than 6 months old), and complete dataflow report.
* Please note that, to be illegible for HAAD exam exemption you should fulfill the professional qualification requirement and never have sat for HAAD exam.

Update: Recently one of my friend told me that, you are eligible to transfer your DHA license to HAAD even if you have Two failed attempts in HAAD but not three.

DHA (Dubai Health Authority) Nursing Prometric Exam centers in India

DHA/Prometric Exam Centers in Kerala

DHA(Dubai Health Authority) has exam centers in many countries including India. In India exams are conducted by Prometric. PROMETRIC is an organisation  which conduct exams on professional certification and licensure for various organisations and health care agencies including Dubai Health Authority

Procedure to Apply for DHA ( Dubai Health Authority ) Nursing Registration

Dubai is one of the most beautiful cities of the world and is ranked well for the ease of living. If you are a nurse , you can have a rewarding career in Dubai . The pay is good and a balanced work culture is guaranteed. It is your opportunity to save money if you like since there is literally no tax on your pay . In western countries also the pay is good for nurses, but tax usually takes a big cut in her salary, say sometimes up to 40 percentage.