Nursing in Ireland
for International Applicants
International applicants, including Nigerian nurses, may pursue nursing education pathways in Ireland, subject to academic and regulatory requirements.
Does Completing a Nursing Programme Automatically Grant Practice Rights?
No.
Completing a nursing programme does not automatically grant the right to practise as a registered nurse in Ireland.
Registration with the nursing professional body and adaptation are required before practising as a nurse in Ireland.
Adaptation in Ireland
Adaptation in Ireland is paid and forms part of the professional pathway toward practice.
Adaptation requirements depend on regulatory assessment outcomes.
Work Opportunities During Study
Students may work part-time (20hours per week) during academic term and full-time during approved holiday periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Nigerian nurses study nursing in Ireland?
Yes. Nigerian nurses may pursue approved postgraduate or top-up pathways, subject to academic and regulatory requirements.
Is adaptation paid in Ireland?
Yes. Where required, adaptation in Ireland is paid as part of the pathway toward professional practice.
Learn more about studying and working in Ireland.
