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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
If you are a nurse in the process of joining the NMC register, this is a very important update you should not ignore. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has officially announced a significant system upgrade that will affect all current and new applications. From January 2026, NMC Online will be replaced by a new
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,
Reading the NMC OSCE Hospital Medication Chart correctly during the NMC OSCE Implementation Station is crucial for the safe administration of medications. The NMC OSCE Implementation Station tests your ability to safely and correctly administer prescribed medication. An essential part of this station is accurately reading and interpreting the hospital medication chart. Here’s a practical,
Failing the NMC OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) can feel demotivating, especially after months of hard work and preparation. The NMC OSCE is often regarded as the most significant assessment of a healthcare student’s competence, requiring a combination of knowledge, clinical skills, and effective communication. So, when a candidate “fails”, it is natural to feel
The NMC OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) is a critical step for international nurses and midwives looking to join the UK register. Among its most essential components are the APIE stations in the NMC OSCE—Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation. Unfortunately, these are also where many candidates struggle. After reviewing multiple candidate feedback, we have identified
If you’re an internationally educated nurse dreaming of working in the UK, one of the key steps on your registration journey is passing the NMC OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination). While it might sound intimidating at first, with the right planning and preparation, it can absolutely be a manageable and even rewarding experience. In this
The NMC OSCE marking criteria v2.4 (2025) emphasises clinical reasoning, person-centred communication, and systems-based thinking over procedural accuracy alone. The updated criteria allocate 40% of marks to clinical reasoning and escalation decisions, 35% to communication and patient engagement, 20% to technical skill, and 5% to professional behaviour. These changes reflect the NHS’s shift toward compassionate,