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If you are an internationally qualified registered nurse (IQRN) and want to work in Australia, you must complete Ahpra's self-check and qualifications assessment. Ahpra will then assign you to a “Stream”. Stream B candidates must pass a multiple-choice questionnaire and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) before they can apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
CQUniversity has developed this OSCE Preparation Program for Stream B IQRNs. CQUniversity has innovated streamlined, accessible, affordable education pathways for IQRNs for over twenty years. We are national leaders in preparing IQRNs for the Australian workforce.
In this OSCE Preparation Program, you will learn to adapt and respond to any OSCE scenario like an Australian registered nurse. You can enrol into the OSCE Preparation Program at any time. It is interactive, self-paced and delivered entirely online. Your program fees cover tuition, as well as a resource kit we will send to you to practise clinical skills.
The time it takes to complete the program will vary depending on your prior knowledge and experience. For optimal results, we recommend spacing study over 1-3 months and building in extra time for practice.
Like any NMBA RN OSCE preparatory course, completing this program does not guarantee success in the NMBA RN OSCE examination. You must use the skills we teach to continue filling knowledge gaps, practice your skills and apply them to different scenarios.
Please note – Ahpra and the NMBA operate entirely independently of CQUniversity.
The OSCE Preparation Program helps you prepare for the NMBA RN Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
This program's typical duration is 8 weeks (160 hours); however, this depends on learners' underlying knowledge and skills. Learners who have worked in similar health systems to Australia will likely require less time to complete the program.
No assessment is required for this Program.
There are no entry requirements, however, prospective students should keep in mind that this is a preparatory program designed for internationally qualified nurses wishing to sit for the NMBA Registered Nurse Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OCSE) as part of the NMBA's outcomes-based assessment pathway to registration.
While all five modules are delivered entirely online, Module 5 requires participants to provide an Australian address and be physically present in Australia. This is due to the logistical challenges of sending practice materials overseas and to ensure that the feedback from the virtual OSCE sessions in Module 5 is most beneficial for candidates preparing for the NMBA RN OSCE in Australia.
CQUniversity acknowledges Traditional Owners and Custodians and pays respect to the Elders of all First Nations peoples of Australia.CQUniversity Australia is a trading name of Central Queensland University
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