S.L. 464.15 Art. 4Conditions for the licence.

(1) A licence to practise the profession shall be granted to those first level nurses who fulfill all the following conditions:

(a) hold a degree in nursing granted by the University of

Malta or an equivalent nursing qualification obtained from any other university, college or nursing school recognized by the Council;

(b) have been registered with the Council for a minimum period of two years;

(c) have been practising their profession of nurse on a full-time basis for two years or their equivalent.

(2) In the case of those first level nurses who do not fulfill the conditions mentioned in the preceding sub-regulation but who are in possession of a diploma in nursing granted by the University of Malta, or an equivalent nursing qualification obtained from any university, college or nursing school recognized by the Council, the licence shall only be granted after five years from their registration with the Council and after practising the profession of nurse on a full-time basis for five years or their equivalent.

(3) The provisions of the preceding sub-regulations shall be applicable to nurses who are registered in the special part of the Register.