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Career Conversion Programmes for Nurses

From Passion to Profession: Embark on a mid-career switch into Nursing

Nurses assess patients’ physical and mental health, perform clinical procedures, help patients improve or maintain their health and educate patients and their families on health matters. They work with a team of professionals to provide the safe and smooth delivery of patient care every day. Teamwork, communication skills and attention to details are important.

CCPs for Nurses

The Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs) for Nurses provide the opportunity and funding for mid-career individuals to acquire mandatory qualifications and skills to be Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses.

The three types of CCPs for Nurses are:

1. CCP for Enrolled Nurses [CCP-EN]
2. CCP for Registered Nurses (Diploma) [CCP-RN (Diploma)]
3. CCP for Registered Nurses (Degree) [CCP-RN (Degree)]

Monthly starting base salaries for Nurses

In the public healthcare sector, the monthly starting base salary* for:

a fresh Enrolled Nurse graduate is $2,050. CCP-EN graduates will be able to draw higher starting salaries of up to $2,500.
a fresh Registered Nurse graduate with diploma qualifications is $2,730. CCP-RN (Diploma) graduates will be able to draw higher starting salaries of up to $3,320.
a fresh Registered Nurse graduate with degree qualifications starts from $3,650. CCP-RN (Degree) graduates will be able to draw higher starting salaries of up to $4,440.

*Excludes fixed allowances, overtime pay, bonuses and increments for Honours or National Service for eligible males. Please refer to Care to Go Beyond website for more information.

The higher starting salaries for CCP graduates are dependent on their years of prior work experience.

Which CCP is the right one for me?

Candidates who possess these qualifications may apply for the respective CCPs:

Programme	Highest Qualification
CCP-EN	3 GCE ‘O’ Level Grades (Grade 1-8) in English and Science and (Grade 1-7) in Mathematics
CCP-RN (Diploma)	Bachelor degree (non-Nursing related)
CCP-RN (Degree)	Bachelor degree (non-Nursing related) AND possess a local polytechnic diploma in a science-related field (non-Nursing) or any two H2 or GCE ‘A’ credits (Grades A to E) in Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics and Mathematics

For more details on the academic entry requirements of each CCP, refer to the respective programme webpages in the section below.

How do I apply?

CCP-EN

The application window for the 2026 intake has now closed. Applications for the 2027 intake will open sometime in April 2026. For more information on the CCP-EN and its full entry requirements, please visit https://go.gov.sg/ccp-en.

CCP-RN (Diploma)

The application window for the April 2026 intake is open from 8 September 2025 to 3 November 2025. For more information on the CCP-RN (Diploma), its full entry requirements and to submit an application, please visit https://go.gov.sg/ccp-rn-dip.

CCP-RN (Degree)

The application window for the August 2026 intake is open from 6 October 2025 to 1 December 2025. For more information on the CCP-RN (Degree), its full entry requirements and to submit an application, please visit https://go.gov.sg/ccp-rn-deg.

For any further enquiries regarding the CCP, please contact us at WSG_Healthcare@wsg.gov.sg or call 6883 5885.

Learn more about a career in Nursing

Explore Care to Go Beyond

To find out more about Nursing career paths and stories of mid-career switchers, visit Care to Go Beyond.

Attend our Virtual Course Preview

Course previews are organised during each intake for the public to find out more about the programme and course structures. Visit the CCP-RN (Diploma) and CCP-RN (Degree) webpages to register for our upcoming virtual course preview on 14 Oct 2025.

Chat with our Volunteer Career Advisors

The Volunteer Career Advisors initiative enables individuals to tap on the Volunteer Career Advisor's industry experience to gain sector- and occupation-specific career advice. Get in touch with our volunteer Career Advisors from the Healthcare sector here.

Curious about the vital role nurses play in healthcare?

Experience the world of nursing first-hand by registering with our participating employers for a one-day healthcare attachment programme. This exclusive opportunity offers an inside look at the nursing profession — meet dedicated healthcare professionals, observe their work in action, and discover how you can make a meaningful impact in patient care. This opportunity is available only during open CCP application periods, so do not miss your chance!

1. [17 Oct 2025] Healthcare Attachment Programme with SingHealth Community Hospitals

Locations	Outram Community Hospital 10 Hospital Blvd, Singapore 168582 OR Sengkang Community Hospital 1 Anchorvale Street, Singapore 544835
Date	17 Oct 2025, Friday
Time	8.30am – 12.30pm
Registration	Register for the session here by 15 Oct 2025, 4pm. Participants may indicate their preferred site, but may be allocated to their 2nd choice due to limited slots. The 2nd choice may be left blank if participants do not wish to be allocated for it. Successful applicants will be notified via email.

2. [24 Oct 2025] Healthcare Attachment Programme with National Kidney Foundation

Location	NKF Integrated Renal Care (500 Corporation Road Singapore 649807
Date	24 Oct 2025, Friday
Time	9.30am – 4.00pm
Registration	Register for the session here by 22 Oct 2025. Limited slots available, on first-come-first-served basis. Successful applicants will be notified via email. For enquiries, please contact Ms Angelia Lim (96223052).

3. [1 Nov 2025] Fireside Chat with NUS Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies

Location	NUS Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Level 5, Centre for Translational Medicine, Block MD6, 14 Medical Drive, Singapore 117599
Date	1 Nov 2025, Saturday
Time	10am – 12pm
Registration	Register for the event here by 26 October 2025. Limited slots available, on first-come-first-served basis. Successful applicants will be notified via email.