Law and data protection
PflBG
Abbreviation for Pflegeberufegesetz
In short and in plain language
The PflBG is a German law on nursing jobs.
It sets the rules for nursing training and for nursing degrees.
It also names tasks that only trained nurses may do.
Pages about training and careers in care often refer to it.
Definition
The PflBG is the German Nursing Professions Act. It governs vocational training and university study to become a registered nurse, as well as tasks reserved for registered nurses. Careers and training pages of care services cite it for placements, practical instruction and degree programmes.