If you’re a nurse in Nigeria who hasn’t registered within five years since graduation, you must apply for NMCN Refreshers Basic Indexing before you can register and practise again. This guide provides a clear, up-to-date roadmap—including official links for completing the refresher indexing process.
Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria
The Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) was established under Act Cap. N143, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. As the sole regulator of nursing and midwifery in Nigeria, NMCN oversees education standards, indexing, professional exams, registration, and licensing. The Indexing Division profiles and indexes students across Basic, Post‑Basic, Foreign‑trained, and Refreshers categories
Why You Should Apply for NMCN Refreshers Basic Indexing
- Mandatory if you failed to register within five years after graduation
- Ensures your name is entered into NMCN Basic Register
- Allows you to sit for the Professional Qualifying Examination and obtain licence
Step‑by‑Step: How to Apply for NMCN Refreshers Basic Indexing
Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
If you did not apply for registration within five years of graduation, you must enroll in and complete a refresher course in an NMCN‑approved nursing school.
Step 2: Complete Approved Refresher Course
Obtain the refresher course certificate from an approved nursing institution. Only graduates of the refresher course are eligible for this indexing category.
Step 3: Visit the NMCN Indexing Portal
Go to the official NMCN portal and choose Apply for Refreshers Indexing under the Indexing menu.
Step 4: Fill Form & Upload Credential
Enter your Refresher Code (provided after course completion), Date of Birth, and upload necessary scanned documents per formatting rules (JPEG, ≤200 KB) .
Step 5: School Clearance
Your training institution verifies your registration within the portal, clearing your application to proceed to payment .
Step 6: Pay Application Fee
After clearance, log in again to the Indexing portal and access Pay Application Fee. Provide your Application Number and DoB. Proceed with payment via Remita through bank, card or InterSwitch. Print and keep your e‑receipt including the validation number.
Step 7: Track Application & Correct if Needed
Use Track Application Status or Update Disapproved Application to view status or fix deficiencies.
Common Issues & How to Avoid Them
- Missing refresher certificate: Ensure you’re enrolled in an NMCN-approved refresher course.
- Upload errors: Resize all images to JPEG ≤200 KB and obey dimension limits.
- Wrong portal tab: Select the Refreshers Indexing form—not Basic or Post-Basic.
- Late payment: Always pay before closing date; late applications attract penalties
To apply for NMCN Refreshers Basic Indexing, complete your refresher course, apply via the NMCN portal, upload your documents, obtain school clearance, pay the fee, and monitor your application status. This guide helps Nigerian nurses navigate the process confidently and accurately.
Your path to re‑registration and licensure begins here best of luck as you reintegrate into professional nursing with full recognition from NMCN!
