Standards for practice developed by the NMBA by which performance and professional conduct is assessed to obtain and retain registration as an enrolled nurse.

The Enrolled nurse standards for practice are the core practice standards that provide the framework for assessing enrolled nurse (EN) practice. They communicate to the general public the standards that can be expected from ENs and can be used in a number of ways including:

• development of nursing curricula by education providers
• assessment of students and new graduates
• to assess nurses educated overseas seeking to work in Australia, and
• to assess ENs returning to work after breaks in service. 

In addition, they may also be used by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and relevant tribunals or courts to assess professional conduct or matters relating to notifications.

NMBA approved program of education for eligibility to register as an Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse or Midwife. (see approved program).

A single provision of care of one type (e.g. antenatal/postnatal).

In the absence of a formal qualification, the person has sufficient professional experience in the discipline being taught, to demonstrate competence in applying the discipline's principles and theory (see explanatory note).

Assessing and making judgements to translate the best available evidence, which includes the most current, valid, and available research findings and the individuality of situations and personal preferences as the basis for practice decisions.

An accredited program that has reached its accreditation expiry date.

An entity, other than a committee established by a National Board, that exercises an accreditation function. 

Provides feedback for future learning, development and improvement.

An assessment type for applicants who have a minimum nursing bachelor degree in UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Hong Kong, with corresponding registration.

Based on a full-time working week in Australia of 38 hours per week.