<\/span>Key Points To Remember\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>
The Dubai Health Authority Exam nurses compulsory to practice in Dubai.<\/span><\/li>
Eligibility<\/b>: Diploma\/nursing degree, with 2 years of experience, Good Standing Certificate.<\/span><\/li>
Exam Format<\/b>: 150 MCQs, 3 hrs computer-based by Prometric.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
Syllabus<\/b>: fundamentals, medical-surgical, pediatric, maternity, pharmacology, community nursing and ethics.<\/span><\/li>
Fees<\/b>: Prometric (AED 920), PSV (AED 900-1200) license activation (AED 1,000).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
Results will be out within 5 days.<\/span><\/li>
Minimum 3 attempts allowed.<\/span><\/li>
License activation required for employment with a DHA-approved facility.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
Dubai over the years has always been among the top 5 healthcare hubs famous all over the world. For this reason more than thousand nurses are coming from all over the world and are seeking employment in Dubai every year. As a measure to ensure patient safety and deliver high-quality medical care. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has put a criterion that every nurse trained abroad must pass the Dubai Health Authority Exam for Nurses to get their professional license.<\/span><\/p>
This test seeks to evaluate the clinical knowledge or professional skills and ethical conduct of nurses who are planning to work in the hospitals, clinics and primary healthcare centres of Dubai.<\/span><\/p>
In this guide, we will cover the entire DHA Nursing Exam 2025. It is starting with the eligibility and syllabus, going further to fees, application steps and licensing requirements.<\/span><\/p>
<\/span>What is the Dubai Health Authority Exam for Nurses?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>
The Dubai Health Authority Exam for Nurses is a computer-based test (CBT) that aims to verify that nurses in Dubai are at par with the global professional standards. It evaluates the understanding of nursing basics, the specialised area of care, ethics, and clinical decision-making.<\/span><\/p>
Any nurse who is trained abroad and has not passed this examination is not allowed to practice in Dubai.<\/span><\/p>
<\/span>DHA Exam Eligibility for Nurses in Dubai (2025)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>
As per the DHA Sheryan portal and official guidelines:<\/span><\/b><\/p>
Educational Qualification:<\/b><\/li>
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (minimum 3-4 years) OR<\/span><\/li>
Three years Diploma in Nursing + Certificate in Midwifery<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
Work Experience:<\/b><\/li>
A minimum of 2 years\u2019 experience after the qualification.<\/span><\/li>
Experience during the internship will not be considered.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
Licensing Requirement:<\/b><\/li>
The candidate must submit a valid home country nursing license.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
Good Standing Certificate:<\/b><\/li>
Should have been issued by the nurse\u2019s current licensing authority not more than 6 months ago<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
Required Documents:<\/b><\/li>
Passport (valid for at least 6 months)<\/span><\/li>
Passport-size photograph (white background)<\/span><\/li>
Nursing degree\/diploma + transcripts<\/span><\/li>
License for nursing from the home country (current)<\/span><\/li>
Letters of work experience<\/span><\/li>
Good Standing Certificate<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
<\/span>DHA Exam Syllabus for Nurses<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>
Final Online Exam Guideline (CBT PDF) outlines the exam syllabus for nurses that includes:<\/span><\/p>
Fundamentals of Nursing<\/b> \u2013 Patient care, basic procedures and ethics<\/span><\/li>
Medical-Surgical Nursing<\/b> \u2013 Management of diseases, infection control, perioperative care<\/span><\/li>
Pharmacology<\/b> \u2013 Safe medication administration, drug calculations, side effects<\/span><\/li>
Pediatric Nursing <\/b>\u2013 Neonatal, infant, and child care<\/span><\/li>
Maternity Nursing<\/b> \u2013 Antenatal, labour & delivery, postnatal and neonatal care<\/span><\/li>
Community Health Nursing<\/b> \u2013 Public health, vaccination programs and preventive care<\/span><\/li>
Critical Care & Emergency Nursing<\/b> \u2013 ICU protocols, trauma response and emergencies<\/span><\/li>
Professional Ethics & Law<\/b> \u2013 Nursing ethics, patient rights and DHA regulations<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
Exam Structure<\/b><\/span><\/h3>
Mode: <\/b>Computer-Based Test (CBT) via Prometric<\/span><\/li>
Questions: <\/b>150 MCQs<\/span><\/li>
Duration:<\/b> 3 hours (180 minutes)<\/span><\/li>
Passing Score:<\/b> 50%<\/b> (as per DHA CBT guideline)<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
<\/span>DHA Exam Fees for Nurses<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>