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UAE for Nurses — Northern Emirates
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) licenses nurses practising in Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain. The MOHAP Registered Nurse Prometric Licensing Examination is a computer-based test delivered by Prometric. Passing the exam and completing DataFlow verification are required to obtain your MOHAP licence.
Pathway Snapshot
Register on the MOHAP e-services portal, complete DataFlow verification, obtain your eligibility ID, pass the Prometric exam, and have your employer activate your licence.
Complete Journey: Nursing Degree → DataFlow PSV → MOHAP e-Services Application & Eligibility → MOHAP Nursing Prometric Exam → Employer Licence Activation → Nursing Practice in the Northern Emirates.
A BSN or equivalent nursing degree is required. Two years of post-qualification experience is the standard PQR requirement. MOHAP does not publish a universal English language test score for licensure; English requirements are employer-dependent.
Mandatory DataFlow PSV is required. The process mirrors DHA and DoH. Fees vary by document package — confirm on dataflowgroup.com.
Use the MOHAP e-services portal to create your profile, submit documents, and initiate DataFlow verification. Once verified, you receive an Eligibility ID to book the exam.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Questions |
150 questions is the figure consistently reported for this exam (matching DHA's confirmed format); not independently confirmed by DoH/MOHAP — confirm on your eligibility letter. |
Format |
Computer-based test (CBT), Prometric |
Duration |
Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours (candidate-reported; no official duration published) |
Passing Standard |
MOHAP reports results as Pass/Fail only. No official percentage pass mark is published. However, multiple independent sources report that the pass threshold is 50% for Registered Nurses and 45% for Assistant Nurses. These figures are widely cited but should be treated as unverified unless confirmed by MOHAP. |
Testing Centres |
Prometric centres worldwide |
Commonly cited — MOHAP does not publish an official nursing blueprint with exact weightings:
| Domain | Approximate Emphasis |
|---|---|
Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult Health) |
Highest emphasis |
Fundamentals of Nursing (Patient safety, infection control, medication administration, nursing process) |
High emphasis |
Maternal-Child Nursing |
Moderate emphasis |
Mental Health & Community Health |
Moderate emphasis |
Leadership, Professional Ethics & MOHAP Federal Regulations |
Moderate emphasis |
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A comprehensive UAE nursing question bank covering DHA, DoH, and MOHAP exams. One product with detailed rationales, clinical-judgement scenarios, and authority-specific regulatory content for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Northern Emirates.
Notify me when UAE Nursing Prep is available →Under the Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), applicants are granted three attempts across all UAE health authorities combined (DHA, DoH, MOHAP). DHA's official assessment manual explicitly states that cancellation or failure to attend does not count as a failed attempt; however, you must confirm whether MOHAP applies this identical rule to Prometric-scheduled exams before relying on it. Confirm the current cancellation and refund policy directly via the MOHAP e-services portal before scheduling your examination.
Passing allows your employer to activate your MOHAP licence, which is valid in the five Northern Emirates. MOHAP offers an employer-initiated licence transfer service for nurses who later obtain an active DHA or DoH licence. Transfers into DHA or DoH from MOHAP are commonly reported but not officially confirmed.
All fees are approximate and based on 2026 data. Always confirm exact amounts on the official portals.
| Item | Approx. Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
DataFlow PSV |
Varies by document package | No fixed published rate; confirm on dataflowgroup.com |
MOHAP e-services application fees |
AED 200–1,000+ | Depends on professional category |
Prometric exam fee |
Confirm on Prometric website | Set by Prometric |
Licence activation |
Arranged by employer | Paid by hiring facility |
Note on Fees: All fees are set by MOHAP, DataFlow, and Prometric and are subject to change. No official pass mark is published by MOHAP for the nursing exam. Candidate-reported pass estimates and fee ranges on this page are indicative only. Always confirm directly with MOHAP, DataFlow, and Prometric before payment or booking.