Nursing Schools and Studies
Information on the different programs and accredited schools
Not sure what nursing program to take? Find it difficult to find an accredited school? Read here about nursing programs on your path of becoming a registered nurse in Israel.
Do You Want to Be a Registered Nurse?
Do you want to have a profession that is in demand across the world? A profession that has multiple specializations and lets you work at hospitals or the community helping a diverse population—women, children, and more.
As a nurse, you can save lives, improve the quality of life of people with complex health conditions who need your help.
Are you not sure what study program to choose?
There are multiple nursing programs, choose the ones that best suits you:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
A degree and a certificate
It is a baccalaureate program where you get a nursing degree and a registered nurse certificate. It is a four-year program offered at universities and colleges throughout Israel. Once you graduate, and pass the State Nursing Board Licensure Examination, you will earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing as well as a registered nurse certificate. More on the BSN program
Academic Retraining for a BSN degree
If you already have an academic degree, you can retrain for BSN degree. It is a baccalaureate program where you get a nursing degree and a registered nurse certificate. Retraining lasts two years and a half at universities and colleges across Israel. Once you graduate, and pass the State Nursing Board Licensure Examination, you will earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing as well as a registered nurse certificate.
More on retraining for a BSN degree
Pisga Academic Reserve Program for a BSN degree
Pisga is an Israeli Defense Forces academic reserve program that allows you to graduate after three years of study, instead of four. Graduates start their military service as a nurse or other functions of the medical corps. More on Pisgah, the academic reserve program for a BSN degree
BSN Program and National Service
New – a training program for a BSN in collaboration with the National Service Authority and the Tel Aviv University Department of Nursing. The 4-year program combines academic studies with national service. The program includes theoretical and practical studies in nursing and related areas as well as preparing for the registered nurse licensure exam.
Retraining for a Registered Nurse Certificate
Program to retrain graduates as registered nurses
Holders of an academic degree can be retrained to get a registered nurse certificate. The program includes core studies, lasts about two and half years at all nursing schools in Israel. Once you graduate, and pass the State Nursing Board Licensure Examination, you will earn a registered nurse certificate. More on RN retraining of graduates
Nursing Schools
The nursing program you choose must be accredited by the Nursing Board of the State of Israel. When you graduate, you should pass the State Nursing Board Licensure Examination to be listed on the Nursing Licensure Registry to be allowed to work as a nurse in Israel.
A list of accredited nursing schools in Israel with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
A list of accredited nursing schools in Israel with a Registered Nurse certificate training
Core Studies
The Ministry of Health approves what the core studies are, consisting of four categories:
These include studies on the healthcare system in Israel, healthcare disparities and inequality, genetics, embryology, and personalized medicine, clinical pharmacology, and more.
These include studies on clinical decision–making models, evidence–based practice, safety and risk management, effective communication skills, compassion and empathy, clinical skills and therapeutic interventions, the nurse as a care executive, technological innovation, and digital leadership.
Includes clinical competence: community health promotion, disease prevention in a variety of populations, internal and surgical care of older adults, nursing of women in the obstetrics and gynecology departments, and more.
This part of the program brings together all previous studies after completing all courses mentioned above. You will gain experience in advanced clinical care. See the Nursing Division Circular regarding core studies.
Career opportunities
As licensed nurses, you can work in various healthcare centers at hospitals or in the community, engage in care or research, and even work, study, and take care of your family.
There are several kinds of hospitals you can work for:
- Medical centers: intensive care units, surgery wards, internal wards, emergency rooms, trauma centers, and more.
- Children hospitals: pediatric wards, pediatric intensive care units.
- Geriatric hospitals: nursing care wards.
- Psychiatric hospitals: open units, secure units.
- Community: you can work at urgent care clinics, HMO clinics, as well as Family Care Centers.
Academic Certified Nurses can have an advanced career
Clinical practice program
In the clinical practice program, you can specialize in midwifery, geriatric care, intensive care, preterm births, and more. Later, you can study for advanced clinical care in various areas, depending on the program you choose and the requisites. Surgery, diabetes, geriatric nursing, preterm births, and other areas of specialization open on demand.
Nurse executive program
If you choose an administrative program, you can work as a clinical coordinator, clinical instructor, nursing team leader, or oversee patient care services in hospital wards, or nursing homes, etc.
Academic career program
You can study for a Master's degree in nursing or become a Doctor of Nursing Practice. More information on the academic career program.