Joining the register

Webinar recordings

We held some webinars covering different aspects of the new test. You can watch the recordings and download slides for each of the webinars.

Introduction to the new Test of Competence 2021
Introduction to the new CBT
Introduction to the new OSCE for nurses

Nursing OSCE APIE (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) stations:

Nursing OSCE skills stations:

Introduction to the new CBT and OSCE for midwives
Introduction to the new CBT and OSCE for nursing associates
Overview of support materials
Overview of the transitional arrangements and CBT booking process

Candidate information booklets

These booklets give an overview of the CBT and OSCE, what candidates should expect on the day and how they can prepare.

Test specifications

Test specifications show how the test is designed, what it will assess and how, and how results will be produced and presented.

Test blueprints

These blueprints show how the relevant standards of proficiency and associated skills and procedures may be tested in either the CBT, OSCE or both parts.

Other support materials

CBT

You can find CBT practice tests on Pearson VUE's website. They are accessible to all and do not need to be booked.

Taking these practice tests will help you check your understanding and readiness for the new CBT and learn more about the question format, style and level of difficulty.

OSCE

You can find a pack of OSCE support materials, including OSCE marking criteria, mock exams and resource lists, on our approved OSCE test provider websites:

Who is AlphaPlus?

AlphaPlus is a specialist education and assessment consultancy whose work spans the public and private sectors, schools, colleges, vocational and professional learning.

They work with many professional certification agencies similar to NMC and ensure their clients' assessments are valid, reliable and fair to the candidates.

We've been working extremely closely with AlphaPlus and our CBT and OSCE delivery partners to plan and prepare for the new test.

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