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This is the NMC OSCE and CBT Pass Rates of 2023, the whole year 2023 Analysis. The success rate of applicants in the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is influenced by various factors, which are being investigated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in partnership with OSCE test centres and employers who support OSCE candidates. The most
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is now a newly added OSCE scenario for the NMC (Jan 2026). This newly added APIE scenario on Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) will be assessed only for candidates appearing for the NMC OSCE from 23rd February 2026 onwards. The Wells score for Deep Vein Thrombosis is a clinical risk assessment
NMC OSCE APIE Station is one of the most important parts of the NMC OSCE. Which assesses your ability to deliver safe, structured, and person-centred care. APIE stands for Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation, and it reflects real patient-centric clinical care. In the APIE station, candidates are presented with a patient scenario and expected to
Are you a fresh nursing graduate working in a GCC hospital or clinic planning to pursue a nursing career in the UK? NMC CBT Exam 2026 – This guide helps you prepare, schedule, and pass the NMC CBT Exam 2026 confidently on your first attempt.One of the most important milestones you’ll face is the NMC
NMC OSCE New Station Timings Update – January 2026: Updated station timings have been announced, and they may affect your preparation and success. Let’s review all the new stations. NMC OSCE New Station Timings Update: APIE Station Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis This new APIE station tests your ability to assess risk and keep the patient
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) continues to replenish the NMC OSCE new Stations to be more aligned with real-world clinical practice. The January 2026 NMC introduces a few new stations across APIE, Clinical Skills, Professional Values, and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). These updates aim to assess not only clinical competence, but also rationale, communication, and
Failing your NMC CBT exam on the first attempt can be a bit pressurising, discouraging, and even a little embarrassing. Many internationally educated nurses experience second guessing themselves after seeing a CBT failed result, thinking if they are truly capable of clearing the exam. If this sounds well known then take a deep breath you
Introduction Booking your NMC CBT booking on Pearson VUE can feel challenging for many internationally educated nurses preparing for UK registration. With the most recent updates to Pearson VUE booking systems repeated candidate mistakes, getting it right the first time is important to cut off the delays, extra fees, and frustration. In this structured guide,
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has officially announced that the NMC OSCE Test Centre operated in partnership with Northumbria University will permanently close on 19 February 2026. This directly impacts international nurses and UK NMC registration candidates planning to complete their Test of Competence (ToC) in the UK. The closure of the NMC OSCE
In NMC OSCE scenario-based nursing problems during Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE), your ability to think critically and apply your nursing knowledge to specific situations is assessed. Here are some strategies to help you answer these questions effectively in NMC OSCE scenario-based nursing problems. 1. NMC OSCE- Scenario-Based Nursing problem; Understand the Scenario in the
In the NMC OSCE MSU (Midstream Specimen of Urine) station, you must understand what each parameter on the 8SG urine dipstick means and how to explain its clinical significance to patients and examiners. Mastery includes linking changes in protein, glucose, ketones, blood, nitrites, leukocyte, specific gravity, and pH to common conditions like UTI, kidney disease,