Berufsurkunde
[Professional License]
Definition & Context
The Berufsurkunde (often just called Urkunde) is your official, physical nursing license in Germany. It is the holy grail for international nurses.
Once you have achieved full recognition (either via the Kenntnisprüfung or the Anpassungslehrgang) and proven you have B2 level German proficiency, the state issues your Urkunde. This document legally entitles you to work as a registered nurse (Pflegefachkraft) anywhere in Germany and commands the full union tariff salary.
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