Professional Conversion Programme (PCP)
for Registered Nurses (Diploma)
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Many mid-careerists have made the switch to nursing...
“The diversity and breadth of nursing work
now allow nurses to hone different
expertise in different specialisations…”
- Ms Ong Teng Teng, Registered Nurse,
Woodlands Health Campus
“It’s a demanding job but the
gratification comes from how well
patients are at the end of the day…”
- Mr Lai Kok Kiong, Nurse Clinician,
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Source: www.caretogobeyond.sg/nursing/3
Enrolled Nurse
Senior Staff Nurse
Staff Nurse
Assistant Nurse Clinician
Management Education Clinical
Senior Nurse Manager
Nurse Manager
Senior Nurse Educator
Nurse EducatorSenior Nurse Clinician
Nurse Clinician
Director
Deputy Director
Assistant Director
Chief Nurse / Director of Nursing
Entry for Local Diploma/Degree
Entry for NITEC
What are the progression opportunities for nurses?
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Undergo 2-year full
time training
Keen to start a
career in nursing?
Ready to be a nurse
upon graduation!
Funding Support*
• Course fees fully sponsored
• Monthly training allowance provided
• Career Transition Bonus
How can I be a nurse without any prior experience?
Professional Conversion Programmes (PCP) for
Registered Nurses (Diploma)
*3-year bond period applies
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Academic Requirements
• Bachelor degree from a recognised university in a
discipline other than nursing, OR
• Local polytechnic diploma in a discipline other than
nursing, OR
• 3 GCE ‘A’ level credits* with 2 GCE ‘O’ level credits** in
a Science subject and Mathematics
What are the entry requirements?
General Requirements
• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Graduated or completed National Service for at least 2
years, whichever is most recent
*GCE ‘A’ level credits refer to grades A1 to E8.
** GCE ‘O’ level credits refer to grades 1-5 or A-D
What is the application and selection process?
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• Panel
interview at
MOH Holdings
• Clinical
observation
with sponsoring
organisation
• Medical
examination
• Reference
checks
• Sign
sponsorship
deed with MOH
Holdings
Apply online at
WSG’s websiteCourse
commences
go.gov.sg/pcp-rn-dip
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Video Source:
bit.ly/PCPNursing
Making a mid-career switch to nursing
Mr Nicholas Cheong, Registered Nurse,
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
For more information on
the Nursing PCPs:
PCP for Enrolled Nurses
→go.gov.sg/pcp-en
PCP for Registered Nurses (Diploma)
→go.gov.sg/pcp-rn-dip
PCP for Registered Nurses (Degree)
→go.gov.sg/pcp-rn-deg
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