<p>Aim To investigate the level of knowledge about HIV among non-specialist nurses.</p> <p>Method A purposive sample was taken of 124 students undertaking post-registration studies in nursing, midwifery and women’s health. The instrument used was a questionnaire.</p> <p>Results A response rate of 97.5 per cent was achieved (n=121). The results showed a lack of knowledge among respondents about HIV therapy.</p> <p>Conclusion Non-HIV nurses need a sound basic knowledge of HIV therapy to deliver safe, effective care to patients. Nurses need access to HIV awareness updates at trust level and HIV awareness courses at university level.</p>