Welcome to the NHS Scotland site for NMC OSCE Preparation for Educators.
The NHS Scotland NMC OSCE Preparation Programme offers a range of high‑quality online and simulation‑based resources to support international adult and mental health nurses preparing for the NMC Test of Competence OSCE.
Developed in partnership with NHS Scotland Health Boards, the programme includes dedicated resources for nurse educators, such as video demonstrations, written station examples, mock examinations, and guidance on supporting learners with exam‑day anxiety. These materials support a consistent, high‑quality Once for Scotland approach to OSCE preparation and complement the official resources provided by NMC Test Centres.
We want to hear from you!
If you have any questions about the range of resources and guides, or useful suggestions for additional content and future developments, please contact the Centre for Workforce Supply at nes.cws@nhs.scot.
Introduction
Increasing our understanding of the international nurse journey and NMC OSCE preparation should have a positive impact on our relationship building, encouraging understanding and compassion during what can be a particularly stressful time for International Nurses.
These resources are designed to support Educators develop awareness and understanding of the rigorous assessment processes applied by the NMC for international nurses gaining registration.
The modules should help to build confidence in supporting candidates with their OSCE preparation, through improving understanding of the Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation processes, through becoming more familiar with the clinical skills requirements, and through facilitating non-technical learning opportunities, such as SBAR communication and documenting care plans.
The modules include resources to help prepare nurses for NMC OSCE. These can be used as individual components or brought together to run a full preparation programme with a mock exam. There are also some top tips for Educators conducting NMC OSCE preparation, such as:
- What environment factors do I need to consider?
- What staff resource do I require?
- How many learners do I require to run a preparation programme?
These considerations will help to inform what best meets the learners' needs for OSCE preparation.
eLearning modules
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