5 NMBA Must-read FAQs on Recency of Practice in Australia

Registered health practitioners should have recent practice in the scope they plan to work, maintain a sufficient connection to their profession to ensure that they can practice competently and safely. Recent practice is way important for practitioners to maintain their professional skills and knowledge. 

The following questions cover some of the most frequently asked questions about the NMBA Registration standard on recency of practice in Australia.

What are practice hours?

If the evidence candidates provide demonstrate that they have practiced nursing and/or midwifery, the NMBA recognizes practice hours and:

• Hold or have held current and valid registration with a recognized nursing or midwifery regulatory authority (in Australia or internationally)
• Their role entails the application of nursing and/or midwifery knowledge and skills, or 
• Having completed postgraduate studies leading to an award or qualification relevant to the practice of nursing and/or midwifery.

What does Clinical Practice mean?

In clinical practice, a nurse or midwife is directly involved in delivering direct care to patients, supervising direct care, or being directly involved in clinical education of pre-registration or post-registration students, including bridging programs.

What does non-clinical practice mean?

Non-clinical practice is when a nurse or midwife is not directly involved in delivering direct clinical care to patients, overseeing direct treatment, or clinical education of pre-registration or post-registration students, including bridging programs.

Do the practice hours need to be continuous?

No. The hours don't have to be continuous and can be accumulated over a five-year period.

Do candidates need to keep evidence of their recent practice?

Yes. In case that the NMBA selects to audit you, you should keep evidence of your practice for at least five years.

And this concludes the most essential questions to ask about the Recency of Practice in Australia. 

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