The Cyprus NMC - ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟ ΝΟΣΗΛΕΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΙΕΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ

It is the regulatory body of the Republic of Cyprus which ensures which person exercises nursing and midwifery for the purpose of public safety.

It is a legal person governed by Public Law and its 11 members are appointed every 4 years by the Council of Ministers following the recommendations of the Minister of Health.

Registration of nurses and midwives in the respective Registries
Issuance of Licence to Practice
Renewal of Licence to Practice every 4 years.
Evaluation of study programs, Nursing Departments of public and private universities, which result in the acquisition of a professional qualification in nursing or midwifery
Evaluation of the program of the study (practical and theory), which is required for the practice of nursing and midwifery.

It is the competent Authority of the Republic of Cyprus for :

2013/55 ΕΕ
Automatic recognition of undergraduate study programs
(2013/55 ΕΕ)

4600 teaching hours in General Nursing
→ Clinical practice at least half (2300 hours)

Clinical practice must be documented.

Recognition of the certified Continuing Nursing and Midwifery Professional Development (C.P.D.) of the nursing and midwifery personnel.

Collaboration with CyNMA, as well as with other organizations that aim to promote the profession and ensure the quality of care and health, through safe practice.

Licence to Practice links academic studies with the concerned statutory profession.
With the licence, the professional rights of the holder are also determined.

⇒ Access to all those professional activities which are provided for and regulated by law, regarding the domain related to the studies in Nursing and Midwifery Science.

Renewal of Licence to Practice

Ensures :

The ongoing renewal of knowledge and skills in nursing and midwifery
The acquisition of new knowledge and skills
The control and regulation of prolonged absence from the profession.

In Cyprus, Nursing and Midwifery education and practice is regulated by the
Nursing and Midwifery Law of 1988 (Law 214/1988)

Legislation Amendments
2003, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2020

The NMC of Cyprus is the competent authority for nurses and midwives in Cyprus that participates in the European
Internal Market Information System (IMI)
between the public authorities of the member states that intervene in the practical application of EU law.

The IMI enables Member States to :

Exchange of information
Implementation of warning mechanism
Issuance of European Professional Identity

Nursing and Midwifery Registries in Cyprus

NURSING REGISTRY CONSISTS OF 2 PARTS :
- General Nursing
- Psychiatric Nursing

MIDWIFERY

Basic requirements
for applying for Registration in the Registries of Cyprus

Recognized title based on European Directives

Basic requirements
for Licence to Practice within the Republic of Cyprus

Registration in the Registries of Cyprus
Knowledge of the Greek Language

Renewal of Licence to Practice

Every 4 years
Clinical practice of at least 25 days per year
32 hours or 20 certified CPD points
Application form and payment of fee (via JCC)
Shipped personally to everyone with a courier company
Misplacement presupposes a report to the police and a new request for the Reissuance of Mislaid Documents

Cyprus has succeeded
the guarantee of
one and only
basic course of study in Nursing,
that of the university level.

In European
and International bodies
this achievement
is announced as a
“role model.“

Validation and Certification of all the Council's internal operating Procedures.
Digitilization of Nurses and Midwives Participation Procedures (all application form requests to the NMC of Cyprus will be made online).
Providing access to Continuing Education for all.

Next Council Goals

The Role of the Cyprus NMC

The NMC was established in 1988, within the framework of the Nursing and Midwifery Law of 1988 (214/1988). The law was amended from time to time and mainly for the accession of Cyprus to the European Union in 2003 as well as in 2012, where continuing Vocational Education became mandatory by law.

The NMC is responsible for the registration of nurses and midwives in the Register of Nurses and Midwives and the renewal of the Professional Practice License, since the practice of nursing / midwifery requires registration in the corresponding register as well as a valid Professional Practice License.

The NMC also exercises any other powers and responsibilities granted to it by virtue of the provisions of the Law on Nursing and Midwifery (1988 to 2012) and the Regulations issued pursuant thereto.

The Council has the following powers

A

The study of applications for registration in the Register of Nurses and the Register of Midwives

B

the approval of registration in the Register of Nurses and the Register of Midwives and the granting of a license to practice the profession

Γ

the exercise of disciplinary jurisdiction regulated by Regulations, pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of article 22

Δ

drafting, in collaboration with the Association, the Directorate of Nursing Services and other nursing bodies, a Code of Nursing Ethics, a Code of Standard Professional Practice in Nursing and an Outline of Nurses' Responsibilities, which are incorporated into Regulations by virtue of article 22

Ε

drafting, in collaboration with the Association, the Directorate of Nursing Services and other midwifery bodies, a Code of Midwifery Ethics, a Code of Standard Professional Conduct for Midwives and a Code of Professional Responsibilities and Obligations of Midwives, which are incorporated into Regulations pursuant to article 22

ΣΤ

the evaluation and approval of educational programs leading to the acquisition of a professional title in nursing or midwifery, public and private schools, in which nursing and midwifery science is taught

Ζ

cooperation with the Association, as well as with other organizations that aim to promote the profession and ensure quality, care and health, through safe practice.

H

cooperation with the Association regarding continuing education and professional development of the nursing and midwifery profession

Θ

cooperation with all organized groups that aim to promote the nursing and midwifery profession

Ι

the recognition of the certified continuing education and professional development of the nursing and midwifery profession provided by the Association or other bodies recognized by the Council

EXPLANATORY

A Legally protected profession is any profession for the exercise of which membership of a Professional Council is required as well as the acquisition of a relevant degree.
With the license, your professional rights are also determined. In this way, you have access to all those professional activities that are provided for and regulated by law, regarding the branch of your studies.
The Professional Practice License is the form that links the academic studies with the statutory profession they concern.

Professions that require a Professional License :

Professions related to health, public interest and safety

in this category a good knowledge of the language of the Member State country where the job will be applied for is also important

Occupations requiring proof of relevant knowledge and skills

Occupations for which a degree is not required

The members of the council

The NMC is appointed by the Council of Ministers every four years and consists of 11 members.

RGN, BSc

Nursing Officer
Education Office Manager
Cyprus Ambulance Service

General Nursing Representative

Theofano Papastefanou

President

RGN, BSc, MSc, MSc/MN, PhD

Nursing Officer
Quality Assurance Unit
Limassol General Hospital

General Nursing Representative

Stelios Iordanou

Vice President

RGN,BSc,MSc

Health Visitor
Directorate of Nursing Services
Ministry of Health

Health Visitors Representative

Zoe Antoniou

Secretary

RMN, BSc

Mental Health Nursing Officer A’
Psychiatric Clinic
Nicosia General Hospital

Mental Health Representative

Andreas Andreou

Treasurer

RGN, BSc (Hons), MSc

Nursing Operation A
Education Sector
Directorate of Nursing Services
Ministry of Health

General Nursing Representative

Maria Mashini

Member

RGN,RM,BSc

Transitional Diploma in Midwifery CUT
Specialization in Diabetes Mellitus
Nursing Officer / Midwife
Delivery Room
Arc. Makarios III Hospital, Nicosia

Midwifery Representative

Fani Andreou Gonata

Member

RGN,RMN,BSc,MSc,PHD(c)

Nursing Officer
Mental Health Nursing Officer
Agios Christoforos – Ledra

Mental Health Representative

Giorgos Alexandrou

Member

RGN,RM,BSc,MSc,PhD(c)

Midwifery Post-Basic Diploma
Nursing Officer / Midwife
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic
Limassol General Hospital

Midwifery Representative

Maria Panagiotou

Member

RGN, BSc, MSc

Nursing Operation
Resuscitation Unit
Paphos General Hospital

General Nursing Representative

Maria Triantafillou

Member

RGN, BSc, CCRN, MSc, PhD

Nursing Officer A’
Education Sector
Directorate of Nursing Services
Ministry of Health

Education Representative

Evanthia Georgiou

Member

RN, BSc, MSc

Nursing Officer
Accident and Emergency Department
Nicosia General Hospital

General Nursing Representative

Savvas Iakovou

Member

The members of the council

The NMC is appointed by the Council of Ministers every four years and consists of 11 members.

RGN, BSc

Nursing Officer
Education Office Manager
Cyprus Ambulance Service

General Nursing Representative

Theofano Papastefanou

President

RGN, BSc, MSc, MSc/MN, PhD

Nursing Officer
Quality Assurance Unit
Limassol General Hospital

General Nursing Representative

Stelios Iordanou

Vice President

RGN,BSc,MSc

Health Visitor
Directorate of Nursing Services
Ministry of Health

Health Visitors Representative

Zoe Antoniou

Secretary

RMN, BSc

Mental Health Nursing Officer A’
Psychiatric Clinic
Nicosia General Hospital

Mental Health Representative

Andreas Andreou

Treasurer

RGN, BSc (Hons), MSc

Nursing Operation A
Education Sector
Directorate of Nursing Services
Ministry of Health

General Nursing Representative

Maria Mashini

Member

RGN,RM,BSc

Transitional Diploma in Midwifery CUT
Specialization in Diabetes Mellitus
Nursing Officer / Midwife
Delivery Room
Arc. Makarios III Hospital, Nicosia

Midwifery Representative

Fani Andreou Gonata

Member

RGN,RMN,BSc,MSc,PHD(c)

Nursing Officer
Mental Health Nursing Officer
Agios Christoforos – Ledra

Mental Health Representative

Giorgos Alexandrou

Member

RGN,RM,BSc,MSc,PhD(c)

Midwifery Post-Basic Diploma
Nursing Officer / Midwife
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic
Limassol General Hospital

Midwifery Representative

Maria Panagiotou

Member

RGN, BSc, MSc

Nursing Operation
Resuscitation Unit
Paphos General Hospital

General Nursing Representative

Maria Triantafillou

Member

RGN, BSc, CCRN, MSc, PhD

Nursing Officer A'
Education Sector
Directorate of Nursing Services
Ministry of Health

Education Representative

Evanthia Georgiou

Member

RN, BSc, MSc

Nursing Officer
Accident and Emergency Department
Nicosia General Hospital

General Nursing Representative

Savvas Iakovou

Member

PRESIDENT’S GREETINGS

Dear Colleagues,

I would like to welcome you to the official website of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Cyprus.

In this website you can find information regarding the process of applying for registration of Nurses and Midwives in the Council’s Registries, the issuance of Licence to Practice and any other information that falls under the duties and responsibilities of the Council.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Cyprus, as the Competent Authority for safeguarding and upgrading the nursing and midwifery profession in Cyprus, is a guardian and representative of the nursing and midwifery sector.

It is a body of public law, appointed every four years from the Council of Ministers after a proposal is made by the respective Minister of Health, and the Council’s responsibilities and powers are determined by the Nursing
and Midwifery Law.

It operates on the basis of scientific criteria and principles, so that the nurses and midwives of Cyprus maintain high-level qualifications and continuous professional training. The Council will continue to work to the best of their ability for the integrity and virtue of the field and to advocate for health.

The Council is in daily contact with the respective bodies of other countries, to ensure that anyone who desires to register in one of the three registries of the Council are able to provide high quality and safe healthcare in our country.

In the age of digitalization and of digital economy and society, the Council considers as immediate and imperative the need for the modernisation, simplification and digitalization of all procedures that fall within its responsibilities.

With the immediate, valid and timely information of all interested parties, via the website, the field of nursing and midwifery as well as the Republic of Cyprus are updated and harmonized with the developments of the European Union and the international stage.

As the President of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Cyprus, I would like to express gratitude and honour all my colleagues, who offer their services and knowledge every day for the provision of quality healthcare to the citizens.

The recent pandemic shocked the entire planet and brought globally the health community beyond its limits, proved and confirmed that each healthcare professional has an important role to play in a developed healthcare system, and that the most effective approach is interdisciplinary and collaboration.

All of us have a duty to hark the contemporary challenges and to safeguard the General Healthcare System of our country, offering quality healthcare and a sense of security to the citizens.

I am sure that the Council’s contribution to the scientific and social development events in the field of health in our country will contribute constructively and productively.

Theofano Papastephanou