Depending on the nursing profession, nostrification procedures are carried out either by Austrian Universities of Applied Sciences or by the local offices of the regional government responsible for such matters, as follows:

In Austria, there are three main nursing professions:

There is a difference between “nostrification” and “recognition”. Nostrification applies to education completed in countries other than the ones mentioned below.

Nursing assistants level 1 carry out tasks in various care and treatment situations for individuals of all ages. This includes mobile, outpatient, day case, and inpatient forms of care, such as home care, hospitals, or nursing homes.

Nursing assistants level 2 carry out tasks in various nursing and treatment situations for individuals of all ages in different areas of health, nursing, and social services.

Nurses with a degree in Health and Nursing Care are responsible for caring for individuals of all ages, groups, and communities. Nurses work in various areas of health, nursing, and social services.