A „General nurse (German: Pflegefachperson)“ independently cares for and looks after elderly or sick people. Until 2020, the profession had a different professional title in Germany, namely „General nurse (German: Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegefachperson)“. If you have completed training or a degree in nursing abroad and would like to work in Germany, select this profession.

A „Healthcare assistant“ supports general nurses in the care and treatment of people. The profession exists in many federal states in Germany. In some, it has a different professional title. If you have worked abroad under the supervision of nursing professionals and would like to have your training recognized, select this profession.