RN with DOH and MOH license in Dubai, UAE

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Hello to all nurses... dis is just helpful info 4 those hu r planning to go to Dubai..Please b4 u plan make sure u have the ff qualifications:

prc license

2 yrs exp

attested cert(school credentials)

u must have these 3 things for u to qualify to take exam for MOH and DOH license.u cannot work as nurse without UAE license.

without this 3 impt documents, u must think twice or else a nightmare will come to ur lyf:eek:.. hundred of nurses made mistakes:crying2:. gud luk! just PM me if u nid some info...:loveya:

Specializes in ER.
Most Dubai hospital require DOH test passers.

MOH is for the government hospitals. There are a few in Dubai but mostly are in other emirates like Sharjah and Fujeirah.

I would advise nurses to really check each's emirates' requirement on being a licensed nurse here in the UAE. They differ in several aspects. I am a nurse in Abu Dhabi. And I took the HAAD test instead. It is very important to note though that almost if not all of the health authorities in the UAE require that a foreign nurse must have at least 2 years hospital experience from his/her country of origin. Working as a nursing assistant here will get you nowhere, unfortunately. Well, unless you are way too lucky to be married with your bosses. :) And i think that is what the thread/topic starter meant with nightmare.

There is no room for promotions and wage increases for non-license nurses in this country. :zzzzz

Thanks myonee but which one will go first: find a job then apply for a license or apply a license then find a job? Is it any good if you just want to be registered in UAE without a job offer? How long will the license last or is there a periodic renewal?

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Specializes in PCCU,ICU,ER.

How much does a nurse in Dubai earn? What is the average salary?

Will a US Licensed Filipino nurse with 2 years US hospital experience be exempted from sitting their nursing exam?

I am asking this because I am currently in the US on an H1c visa and there is a probability that I might have to leave US in Feb 2011 when my working visa expires. Im exploring my options such as Canada,Australia and probably Dubai. As you know there is still Immigrant visa retrogression in the US

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Specializes in ICU; Medical-Surgical.

is it possible to take the DOH exam without any employer? cause im planning to go to dubai next year through fathers visa i have completed all the requirements and i hope i can take the exam by next year..

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hi! i am currently in ras al khaima. im planning to take the moh exam but im wondering if they really mean 1000hrs experience needed? or do i actually need 2yrS? do you know what emirate,if there is, doesnt require an experience for the exam? thanks very much.

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Specializes in Medical - Surgical and Endoscopy.
Thanks myonee but which one will go first: find a job then apply for a license or apply a license then find a job? Is it any good if you just want to be registered in UAE without a job offer? How long will the license last or is there a periodic renewal?

Hi miztahcool! sorry for the late reply.

You actually do not need to have an employer to take the DOH nor HAAD nor MOH exam. Once you get licensed, all the good employers will be calling you up.

I do not know what "good" can that bring if you are registered but is not working here in the UAE. It will help boost your self esteem maybe :) But if you have other choices than the middle east, go, choose them. The middle east, I believe, is not for long term plans.

Once you get licensed, it is good for one year. You may renew it after with the use of CNE/CME credits from trainings and seminars. Your employer usually arranges them. your license will be renewed for another 2 years.

Please do not get me wrong, I am basing things here as per my license which is HAAD (Health Authority of Abu Dhabi). It is similar with DOH (in Dubai) and the MOH (for most big government hospitals in sharjah and Fujeirah) but they are not completely the same. :coollook:

is it possible to take the DOH exam without any employer? cause im planning to go to dubai next year through fathers visa i have completed all the requirements and i hope i can take the exam by next year..

Yes, it is possible.

hi! i am currently in ras al khaima. im planning to take the moh exam but im wondering if they really mean 1000hrs experience needed? or do i actually need 2yrS? do you know what emirate,if there is, doesnt require an experience for the exam? thanks very much.

As far as I know, all Health Authorites of each's Emirate here in the UAE need at least 2 years experience. The MOH, 2 years ago, did not ask for any hospital experience. It was only mid of 2009, I believe that they asked for stricter requirements.

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Specializes in ICU; Medical-Surgical.

Dear Sir/Madam:

I'm an international graduate and i would like to inquire regarding my future application for licensure as registered nurse in dubai. Do i need to have an employer to be able to take the DOH exam or i can just take it as an individual, because one of the requirements for licensure is to fill up the application form specifically the Health Professionals Licensure form by the facility, if ever i found an employer who will fill up this form? is it the facility or the person who is applying for the licensure? And one more question where and how can i get the recent good standing certificate from the medical council? please enlightened me. Thank you very much an i hope to hear from you soon.

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With regard to the experience required prior to taking the examination (DOHMS and MOH)...Would clinical experience as a 'Company Nurse' be sufficient to take the exam?

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I passed the moh exam conducted by moh uae here in the philippines last week. does that mean am already a licensed nurse in uae? I have only 1 year and 2mos hospital experience but they allowed me to take the exam, some has no hospital experience. The employer is from fujairah, uae and my interview is tomorrow (January 25), hope I can make it....

Btw, if I'll go in uae as tourist, what is my chance of getting a nursing job? thank you

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Specializes in ICU; Medical-Surgical.

i'm a nclex-rn passer do i need to take the moh exam or i'm exempted?

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Hi good day to everyone... I am A license nurse here in the Philippines.. I would like to ask for a piece of advise from you guys regarding opportunities there in Dubai.. I am currently unemployed due to hospitals who had been affected by the election bun..as much as i want to work as a staff nurse in the hospital but there are no hospitals who are accepting right now..that's why I am planning to go there in Dubai through a visit visa..is it possible that I could be hired there even without the MOH license? or do i really need it..another is..what visa do need to ave in order for me to take the MOH.if in case I have an experience already do i still need to take the exam required there or am i exempted? hOPING FOR A REPLY..coz i wanna know reagarding he possibilities of being hired there as a staff nurse...P.S.. What do they mean about the freezone hospitals?

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hello guys. i just want to know if volunteer training is accepted as experience when you apply in DOH MOH license in dubai?? thanks a lot..

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hi. I'm planning to take haad this month. can i ask what are the most common diseases being asked?and what review materials will you advise?tnx and godbless..

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