NHRA Exam for Nurses
Everything nurses need to pass the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) licensing exam in Bahrain — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The NHRA pathway for nurses
Nursing is the single largest healthcare workforce in the GCC, and every Gulf regulator runs a dedicated nursing exam on the Prometric platform. Whether you trained in the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Nigeria or anywhere else, the sequence is the same: verify your documents through Dataflow, get your eligibility approved, then pass the authority's nursing MCQ exam.
The nursing exams test general adult medical-surgical nursing, fundamentals, pharmacology and drug calculation, pediatrics, obstetrics, community health and professional ethics. Most authorities use a 2–3 hour computer-based MCQ format with a pass mark around 60%.
Single national regulator for private and public healthcare in Bahrain — one portal, one exam route. Read the full NHRA licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the NHRA exam tests for nurses
Eligibility for nurses (NHRA)
- BSc Nursing, GNM diploma or equivalent recognised nursing qualification
- Current registration with your home-country nursing council
- Typically 2 years of post-registration clinical experience (varies by authority and title)
- Good Standing Certificate from your nursing council, no older than 6 months
Requirements vary by title tier — run the free eligibility check to see exactly where you stand before spending on Dataflow.
NHRA licensing process, step by step
- 1
NHRA e-services registration
Create your professional file on the NHRA e-services portal (usually via employer).
- 2
Dataflow verification
Full Dataflow report submitted to NHRA for approval.
- 3
Prometric assessment
Sit the NHRA Prometric assessment; instant on-screen result.
- 4
Licence issuance
NHRA practice licence issued once employer finalises the sponsorship.
NHRA Exam FAQs for Nurses
What is the passing score for the NHRA exam for nurses?›
The NHRA (National Health Regulatory Authority) exam pass mark is 60%. The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the NHRA nurse exam cost?›
The NHRA exam fee is $180 – $260. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full NHRA licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the NHRA exam for nurses?›
100 – 150 MCQs, completed in 2 – 3 hours. The paper for nurses focuses on medical-surgical nursing (largest section on every gcc nursing exam) and related clinical areas.
Can I take the NHRA nurse exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once NHRA issues your eligibility, you can book any authorised Prometric centre worldwide — most candidates sit the exam in their home country before travelling.
How long does NHRA licensing take for nurses?›
On average 8-14 weeks end-to-end, including Dataflow verification (the longest single step), eligibility review, the exam itself and licence issuance.
What should nurses study for the NHRA exam?›
High-yield areas include: medical-surgical nursing (largest section on every gcc nursing exam); fundamentals of nursing & patient safety; pharmacology and drug-dose calculations; pediatric and obstetric nursing. Chapter-wise MCQ practice with explanations is the fastest way to find and close your weak areas.
Ready to pass the NHRA exam?
Practice with chapter-wise NHRA-style MCQs for nurses — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.