Starting a nursing career in the Netherlands can take different forms depending on your background and experience. Our programmes guide nurses at every stage. Erasmus students exploring opportunities in Dutch healthcare, and qualified bachelor or assistant nurses ready to begin their professional journey in the Netherlands.
For bachelor nurses and assistant nurses
First, you will follow our online Dutch language course, from the comfort of your home, up to level B1+. Once you successfully compete it, we will welcome you to the Netherlands. You then commence your nursing career in Dutch healthcare, start earning your rewarding salary with extras, and enjoy your own fully furnished accommodation that we prepare for you before you arrive. All of this comes with continued support and excellent coaching from Eduployment.
Read about our programmes for bachelor nurses
For assistant nurses (Greek SAEK and Italian OSS-S), we even have a fast-track MBO-V programme for you to become an registered EU-recognised nurse!
Read about our programmes for assistant nurses
For Erasmus nursing students
First, you will follow our online Dutch language course, from the comfort of your home, up to level A2. Once you successfully compete it, your 6 to 12 months Erasmus+ internship in the Netherlands can commence. It includes accommodation and allowances, you’ll have the opportunity to explore whether our nursing jobs in the Netherlands are the right fit for you, while your Dutch language skills continue to improve.
If by month 4 you decide that a nursing career in Holland is something you want to pursue, you will transition to our CV-Boosting programme for bachelor nurses or assistant nurses. These programmes prepare you for work as a nurse in Dutch healthcare through a direct employment contract.
You will continue to work on your language skills until you reach level B1, which is required for applying for registration as a nurse in the Netherlands. Thanks to your strong language training and preparation, your nursing career in the Netherlands can then really take off, with opportunities in nursing homes, hospitals, or other healthcare institutions.
Read about our programme for Erasmus nursing students