HomeHow to Register and EnrolAm I Eligible? Is My English Language Adequate? Section 31 of the Nurses and Midwives Act 1991 states that a person is not entitled to be registered or enrolled unless the person proves to the satisfaction of the Board that the person has a knowledge of the English language adequate for the conduct of the practice of nursing or midwifery, as applicable. Irrespective of other considerations, if you are unable to satisfy the Board in regard to the adequacy of your English language, then you would not be able to establish an entitlement to registration or enrolment. see English Language Requirements and Exemptions SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING, IF APPLICABLE TO YOU I have achieved the specified scores in an approved English language test . OR I have previously been registered or enrolled as a nurse or midwife in New South Wales and am able to request that the English language test be waived on this basis OR I will be an international visitor undertaking a course or clinical visit, and my host organisation/education institution will provide supervision for me. I will not be seeking employment as a registered nurse. registered midwife or enrolled nurse and therefore I am applying only for Temporary Registration/Enrolment. I understand that this will not assist me in obtaining (full) registration or enrolment OR None of the above