Before being eligible to take the licensing exam, nurses are required to study the following:

• Israeli laws and regulations
• The Israeli health system
• States of emergency and trauma

The study is done on an individual basis through the mentorship of a hospital. You can either study on your own, with a booklet provided by Misrad Habriut; or you can have up to five meetings with your mentor. The study must be done under the supervision of one of the following hospitals: Wolfson (in Holon), Hadassah (in Jerusalem), and Assaf Harofeh (in Ramle). Upon completion of this study period, you will be tested on the material by your mentor (either orally or in writing, as discussed with your mentor). This study program incurs a fee.

In addition to the study program, each nurse is required to participate in two professional courses:

• CPR
• Measurement conversion

Information about these courses is available through the hospital where you are being mentored. Click here for an English copy of the User Guide Summary for the Nursing Course/Exam in Israel.

Misrad Habriut offers the nursing exam in various languages, including English, French, Russian, Spanish, and Arabic. If opting for a foreign language, passing a Hebrew proficiency exam is mandatory for obtaining a professional license. The Hebrew exam, approximately at the Ulpan Daled level, encompasses medical terms and can be taken before or within three years after the licensing exam.

Upon approval of your nursing studies, the Nursing Division will notify you of your exam eligibility. You will receive a letter along with a payment slip for the exam fee, payable at the post office. Submit your request to take the exam, along with the payment receipt, to the Nursing division at least a month before the exam date.

The nursing exam is conducted twice a year, typically in the spring and fall, both in Hebrew and English. Click here to see the exam dates. Visit the Nursing Division’s website or contact them at (02) 670-5705 or (02) 670-5097 for more details.

Register for the licensing exam through the Medical Profession’s Online Portal (Hebrew only). Log in using the username (sent via email) and password (sent via SMS). If you haven’t received these credentials, contact Kol Habriut. Provide your personal contact information, health declaration, and lack of criminal record declaration. Choose the exam date and language and upload the payment proof. The nursing division now offers a computerized exam format. Read more about the process here.

The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration is offering a retroactive reimbursement of up to 4000 NIS to Olim who were required to translate and/or notarize documents for the purpose of transferring their professional license in Israel. Please contact your local Misrad Haklita office for more information.

Please note the following conditions:

• This can be done ONLY AFTER completing your Aliyah.
• The reimbursement is only retroactive for 2 years prior to your date of Aliyah.
• Only Olim who have not yet reached retirement age are eligible.
• Reimbursement can be made only for Israeli notary/consulate verification with original receipts (or verified copy) . Apostille is not reimbursable!

Misrad Haklita offers a reimbursement (up to 500 NIS) for Olim who took the governmental licensing exam. Your eligibility lasts for 10 years from your date of Aliyah. The reimbursement is ONLY given retroactively and will be paid back ONLY after submitting the receipt for your exam to your local Misrad Haklita office. Please contact your local Misrad Haklita office for more information.

Please note: If you, unfortunately, didn’t pass the exam and think that you have reason to submit an appeal, please follow the instructions delineated here.

Collaborating with Misrad Ha’aliyah V’haklita, the Nurses Administration has initiated Project Mitchadshim. This project aims to integrate newly immigrated nurses who are graduates of foreign nursing study programs. Learn more about the project details here.

Once the scores are in, you will get an SMS letting you know to log in to the portal again to find out your score.

* Last updated on September 30, 2025