The healthcare industry in Germany offers exciting employment opportunities for non-Europeans, particularly those seeking a career as a nurse. Germany faces a particular challenge in the healthcare sector as the need for skilled workers will continue to increase in 2024. This opens up the opportunity for non-Europeans to contribute their skills and knowledge to one of the best healthcare systems in the world. Learn how to work as a non-European nurse in Germany in 2024 in this comprehensive step-by-step guide.
How to register as a Nurse in Germany?
The recognition of foreign nursing training or a university degree is an essential step for non-Europeans to be able to work as a nurse in Germany. Here are some important steps for application and recognition:
Research the recognition bodies and contact them
Submission of the required documents
Assessment of the foreign training/university qualification by the responsible body in Germany
Any subsequent qualification or additional tests
Recognition of foreign training/university qualifications
Good knowledge of German is essential for a successful career as a nurse in Germany. Here are some tips and tricks for non-Europeans to achieve German language skills at B1 level:
A1, A2, B1 language courses and intensive exercises in your home country
Practical application of what you have learned in everyday life and at work
Find tandem partners or language groups
Consume media and books in German
Watch Hindi films in German
Practice German with mobile language training apps