Home / Dz.U. 2011 nr 174 poz. 1039
Law of 15 July 2011 on the professions of nurse and midwife
Ustawa z dnia 15 lipca 2011 r. o zawodach pielęgniarki i położnej
Type
Law (Ustawa)
Status
act has a consolidated text (akt posiada tekst jednolity)
Announced
2011-07-15
Entry into force
2012-01-01
Texts
The consolidated text (tekst ujednolicony) is unofficial; only the signed PDFs from Dziennik Ustaw / Monitor Polski are legally authentic.
Keywords
midwivessupervisionregistersvocational educationprofessional liabilityright to practice a professionnursinghealthcare service
Related acts
Repealed Acts (4)
- Law of February 3, 2001 on amending the Act on the nursing and midwifery profession. · 2012-01-01
- Law of July 5, 1996, on the nursing and midwifery professions. · 2012-01-01
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of August 25, 2009 on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Act on the Nursing and Midwifery Professions · 2012-01-01
- Law of May 22, 2003 on amending the Law on the Nursing and Midwifery Professions and the Law amending the Law on the Nursing and Midwifery Professions · 2012-01-01
Acts Declared Repealed (7)
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of May 21, 2008, amending the regulation on the postgraduate internship for nurses and midwives · 2012-01-01
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of 20 September 2007 on the detailed procedure for registration in the registers of individual nursing and midwifery practices, individual specialized nursing and midwifery practices, and group nursing and midwifery practices · 2012-01-01
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of 26 July 2000 on the postgraduate internship for nurses and midwives. · 2012-01-01
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of March 15, 2006 on the technical and sanitary requirements for premises where nursing and midwifery practice may be performed, and the requirements that medical devices and equipment enabling the provision of health services should meet · 2012-01-01
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of November 20, 2004, amending the regulation on postgraduate internships for nurses and midwives · 2012-01-01
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of December 29, 2011, amending the regulation on postgraduate internships for nurses and midwives · 2012-01-01
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of February 23, 2009, amending the regulation on the detailed procedure for entering individual nursing and midwifery practices, individual specialized nursing and midwifery practices, and group nursing and midwifery practices into registers · 2012-01-01
Implementing Regulations (45)
- Announcement of the President of the Central Statistical Office of January 20, 2015 on the average monthly remuneration in the enterprise sector excluding profit bonuses in 2014
- Announcement of the President of the Central Statistical Office of January 20, 2014, on the average monthly remuneration in the enterprise sector excluding profit bonuses in 2013
- Announcement of the Minister of Health of June 28, 2013, concerning the list of diplomas, certificates, and other documents confirming formal qualifications for practicing the nursing and midwifery professions by citizens of the Member States of the European Union, Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and the Swiss Confederation
- Announcement of the President of the Central Statistical Office of January 18, 2013, on the average monthly remuneration in the enterprise sector excluding profit bonuses in 2012
- Announcement of the President of the Central Statistical Office of January 18, 2012, on the average monthly wage in the enterprise sector excluding profit bonuses in 2011
- Announcement of the Minister of Health of 22 December 2011 on the list of diplomas, certificates and other documents confirming the possession of formal qualifications for the nursing and midwifery profession by citizens of Member States of the European Union, Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and the Swiss Confederation
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of 16 January 2026 on postgraduate education for nurses and midwives
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of June 27, 2025, amending the regulation on the list of active substances contained in medicines, foods for special medical purposes, and medical devices prescribed by nurses and midwives, and the list of diagnostic tests for which nurses and midwives are authorized to issue referrals
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of July 2, 2024, amending the regulation on the type and scope of preventive, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services provided by a nurse or midwife independently without a doctor's order
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of June 12, 2024, amending the regulation on the list of active substances contained in medicines, foods for special medical purposes and medical devices prescribed by nurses and midwives, and on the list of diagnostic tests for which nurses and midwives have the right to issue referrals
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of 22 December 2023 on the forms of documents: Right to practice as a nurse, Right to practice as a midwife, Limited right to practice as a nurse, Limited right to practice as a midwife
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of March 14, 2022, amending the Regulation on postgraduate education for nurses and midwives
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of December 12, 2022, on the forms of documents: Right to practice as a nurse, Right to practice as a midwife, Limited right to practice as a nurse, Limited right to practice as a midwife
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of April 20, 2020, amending the regulation on the National Accreditation Council for Nursing and Midwifery Schools
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of March 16, 2020, amending the regulation on postgraduate education for nurses and midwives
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of 31 August 2020 amending the regulation on the National Accreditation Council for Nursing and Midwifery Schools
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of 11 October 2019 amending the regulation on postgraduate education for nurses and midwives
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of August 28, 2019 amending the regulation on postgraduate education for nurses and midwives
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of January 18, 2018, on the list of active substances contained in medicines, foods for special medical purposes, and medical devices prescribed by nurses and midwives, and the list of diagnostic tests for which nurses and midwives have the right to issue referrals
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of February 28, 2017 on the type and scope of preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitation services provided by a nurse or midwife independently without a doctor's order
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of 24 May 2017 amending the regulation on the list of active substances contained in medicines, the list of foods for special medical purposes, the list of medical devices and the list of diagnostic tests
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of 25 October 2016 on the adaptation internship for foreigners applying for the right to practice as a nurse or midwife
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of September 30, 2016, on postgraduate education for nurses and midwives
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of August 24, 2016 amending the regulation on prescriptions issued by nurses and midwives
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of October 28, 2015 on prescriptions issued by nurses and midwives
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of October 20, 2015, on the list of active substances contained in medicines, the list of foods for special medical purposes, the list of medical devices and the list of diagnostic tests
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of February 4, 2013 on the forms of documents for the right to practice as a nurse or midwife
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of December 12, 2013, on the list of fields of nursing and fields applicable in healthcare in which specialization and qualifying courses may be conducted
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of August 20, 2012 on the detailed requirements concerning the training of nurses and midwives
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of July 9, 2012, on the detailed scope of knowledge of the Polish language in speech and writing, necessary for performing the professions of nurse and midwife
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Amending Acts (49)
- Law of December 22, 2011, on amending certain laws related to the implementation of the budget law · 2012-01-01
- Law of 7 December 2012 amending certain acts in connection with the implementation of the budget law · 2013-01-01
- Law of 26 July 2013 on amending the Law on the Nursing and Midwifery Profession · 2013-09-04
- Law of 23 October 2013 on amending certain laws in connection with the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union · 2013-11-20
- Law of September 27, 2013, on the amendment of the law - Pharmaceutical Law and certain other laws · 2013-11-25
- Law of November 8, 2013, on amending certain laws in connection with the implementation of the budget law · 2014-01-01
- Law of December 12, 2013, on foreigners · 2014-05-01
- Law of June 26, 2014, on amending the law on granting foreigners protection in the territory of the Republic of Poland and certain other laws · 2014-08-30
- Law of 22 July 2014 amending the law on the nursing and midwifery professions and certain other laws · 2014-09-11
- Law of October 10, 2014, on amending the law on health care benefits financed from public funds and certain other laws · 2014-11-15
- Law of December 5, 2014 on amendment of certain laws in connection with the implementation of the budget law · 2015-01-01
- Law of September 11, 2015, amending the Law on the Nursing and Midwifery Profession and certain other laws · 2015-11-03
- Law of October 9, 2015, on amending the law on the information system in healthcare and certain other laws · 2015-12-12
- Law of May 15, 2015 - Restructuring Law · 2016-01-01
- Law of 22 December 2015 on the principles of recognition of professional qualifications acquired in the Member States of the European Union · 2016-01-18
- Law of 25 September 2015 on amending the law on freedom of economic activity and certain other laws · 2016-05-19
- Law of March 18, 2016, on amending the law on healthcare benefits financed from public funds and certain other laws · 2016-06-12
- Law of October 21, 2016, amending the law on the medical and dental professions and certain other laws · 2017-01-01
- Law of 6 March 2018 - Provisions introducing the Law - Entrepreneurs' Law and other laws concerning economic activity · 2018-04-30
- Law of May 10, 2018 on the protection of personal data · 2018-05-25
- Law of 20 July 2018 amending the Act on the Health Care Information System and certain other laws · 2018-08-23
- Law of 5 July 2018 amending the Act on trust services and electronic identification and certain other laws · 2018-09-11
- Law of July 3, 2018 - Provisions introducing the Law on Higher Education and Science · 2018-10-01
- Law of July 5, 2018, on the succession management of an individual's enterprise · 2018-11-25
- Law of 6 December 2018 on the amendment of certain laws in connection with e-referrals and waiting lists for healthcare services · 2019-01-11
- Law of December 6, 2018, amending the Law on identity cards and certain other laws · 2019-03-04
- Law of February 22, 2019 on amending the law on foreigners and certain other laws · 2019-04-27
- Law of 4 July 2019 amending the law on the nursing and midwifery profession · 2019-08-23
- Law of 19 July 2019 amending certain laws in connection with the implementation of e-health solutions · 2019-09-07
- Law of March 31, 2020, on amending certain laws concerning the healthcare system related to the prevention, counteracting and combating of COVID-19 · 2020-04-01
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Amended Acts (3)
- Law of April 28, 2011, on the health protection information system · 2012-01-01
- Law of April 15, 2011, on healthcare activities · 2012-01-01
- Law of July 27, 2005 Higher Education Law · 2012-01-01
Information on Consolidated Text (10)
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of December 4, 2025, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the law on the nursing and midwifery professions
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of May 23, 2024, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the law on the nursing and midwifery professions
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of January 28, 2022, on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Law on the Nursing and Midwifery Profession
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of October 28, 2022, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the law on the nursing and midwifery professions
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of February 23, 2021, on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Act on the Nursing and Midwifery Professions
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of March 3, 2020 on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Act on the professions of nurse and midwife
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of March 15, 2019, on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the law on the professions of nurse and midwife
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of November 24, 2017 on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the law on the nursing and midwifery professions
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of July 22, 2016, on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the law on the professions of nurse and midwife
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of September 17, 2014, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the Act on the Nursing and Midwifery Professions
References (14)
- Law of February 4, 2011, on childcare for children up to 3 years of age
- Law of 30 April 2010 on research institutes
- Law of November 6, 2008, on Patient Rights and the Patient Ombudsman
- Law of 14 July 2006 on the entry into the territory of the Republic of Poland, stay and exit from the territory of the Republic of Poland by citizens of Member States of the European Union and their family members
- Law of July 27, 2005 Higher Education Law
- Law of 27 August 2004 on healthcare benefits financed from public funds
- Law of July 2, 2004 on freedom of economic activity
- Law of June 13, 2003, on foreigners
- Law of 30 August 2002 Law on proceedings before administrative courts.
- Law of 6 September 2001 on access to public information
- Law of August 29, 1997, on the protection of personal data.
- Law of 6 June 1997 - Penal Code
- Law of April 10, 1974, on population registration and identity cards.
- Law of June 26, 1974, Labour Code.
Acts referring to this act
- Repealing Acts: Law of May 22, 2003 on amending the Law on the Nursing and Midwifery Professions and the Law amending the Law on the Nursing and Midwifery Professions
- Repealing Acts: Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of August 25, 2009 on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Act on the Nursing and Midwifery Professions
- Repealing Acts: Law of July 5, 1996, on the nursing and midwifery professions.
- Repealing Acts: Law of February 3, 2001 on amending the Act on the nursing and midwifery profession.
- Amending Acts: Law of April 15, 2011, on healthcare activities
- Amending Acts: Law of April 28, 2011, on the health protection information system
- Amending Acts: Law of July 27, 2005 Higher Education Law
- Amended Acts: Law of December 18, 2025, amending the law on the social security system and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of January 23, 2026, on the termination of solutions resulting from the law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens in connection with the armed conflict in the territory of that state and on amending certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of October 9, 2025, on amending the law on the nursing and midwifery professions
- Amended Acts: Law of 12 September 2025 amending certain laws to verify the right to family benefits for foreigners and on the conditions of assistance to Ukrainian citizens in connection with the armed conflict in the territory of that state
- Amended Acts: Act of April 24, 2025, amending the Act on Foreigners and certain other acts
- Amended Acts: Law of 24 April 2025 amending the Law on State Medical Rescue and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Act of December 5, 2024, on amending the Act on healthcare benefits financed from public funds and certain other acts
- Amended Acts: Law of November 27, 2024, amending the law on the Centre for Postgraduate Medical Education and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of May 15, 2024, on amending the law on assistance to citizens of Ukraine in connection with the armed conflict in the territory of that state and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of May 26, 2023, on the mObywatel application.
- Amended Acts: Law of December 1, 2022 on the profession of medical rescuer and the self-government of medical rescuers
- Amended Acts: Law of January 13, 2023, on amending the law on assistance to citizens of Ukraine in connection with the armed conflict on the territory of that state and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of August 5, 2022, amending the Law on the nursing and midwifery professions and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of April 8, 2022, on amending the law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens in connection with the armed conflict in the territory of that state and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of March 12, 2022, on assistance to citizens of Ukraine in connection with the armed conflict in the territory of that state
- Amended Acts: Law of June 24, 2021 on amending the Law on the Medical Research Agency and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of November 27, 2020, on amending certain laws to ensure medical staff during the period of declared state of epidemic threat or state of epidemic
- Amended Acts: Law of 14 August 2020 amending certain laws to ensure the functioning of healthcare in connection with the COVID-19 epidemic and after its cessation
- Amended Acts: Law of April 16, 2020, amending the law on healthcare benefits financed from public funds and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of March 31, 2020, on amending certain laws concerning the healthcare system related to the prevention, counteracting and combating of COVID-19
- Amended Acts: Law of 19 July 2019 amending certain laws in connection with the implementation of e-health solutions
- Amended Acts: Law of 4 July 2019 amending the law on the nursing and midwifery profession
- Amended Acts: Law of February 22, 2019 on amending the law on foreigners and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of December 6, 2018, amending the Law on identity cards and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of 6 December 2018 on the amendment of certain laws in connection with e-referrals and waiting lists for healthcare services
- Amended Acts: Law of July 5, 2018, on the succession management of an individual's enterprise
- Amended Acts: Law of July 3, 2018 - Provisions introducing the Law on Higher Education and Science
- Amended Acts: Law of 5 July 2018 amending the Act on trust services and electronic identification and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of 20 July 2018 amending the Act on the Health Care Information System and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of May 10, 2018 on the protection of personal data
- Amended Acts: Law of 6 March 2018 - Provisions introducing the Law - Entrepreneurs' Law and other laws concerning economic activity
- Amended Acts: Law of October 21, 2016, amending the law on the medical and dental professions and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of March 18, 2016, on amending the law on healthcare benefits financed from public funds and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of 25 September 2015 on amending the law on freedom of economic activity and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of 22 December 2015 on the principles of recognition of professional qualifications acquired in the Member States of the European Union
- Amended Acts: Law of May 15, 2015 - Restructuring Law
- Amended Acts: Law of October 9, 2015, on amending the law on the information system in healthcare and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of September 11, 2015, amending the Law on the Nursing and Midwifery Profession and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of December 5, 2014 on amendment of certain laws in connection with the implementation of the budget law
- Amended Acts: Law of October 10, 2014, on amending the law on health care benefits financed from public funds and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of 22 July 2014 amending the law on the nursing and midwifery professions and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of June 26, 2014, on amending the law on granting foreigners protection in the territory of the Republic of Poland and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of December 12, 2013, on foreigners