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How to become a UK-RN?

The latest MOU between UK and Nepal government has put Nepal from 'Red List' of WHO (meaning from where active international recruting is not advised as the country might face shortage of healthcare staffs in coming days) to 'Amber List' (Meaning now only certain recruiters like NHS of UK itself will recruit eligible Nurses to UK.)

The demand of Nurses is especially high as there are 50,000 vacancies in all over UK for nurses and a whole bunch of opportunities. So, What should you do to get started in this journey?

We are here to answer:-

This is the list of things a RN of Nepal should do to become an RN in UK:-

1.. Qualification and Experience

If you are planning to become a registered nurse in the UK, the first thing you should make sure is that you meet all the criteria mentioned below.

• Hold a Nursing Degree or diploma.
• Have a 1-year of nursing experience.
• You should be a registered nurse in Nepal

2.English Language Proficiency Test

You have to prove your English language skills before applying for registered nurse in the UK and for that, you need to clear either IELTS or OET, with the required scores.

IELTS

Your Academic IELTS score should be 6.5 in writing and 7 in the remaining areas (Listening, Speaking, and Reading)

OET

Your OET score should be C+ in writing and B in the remaining areas (Listening, Speaking, and Reading).

We at NCLEX AT NEPAL offer you free online IELTS classes and help you get your desired scores. Do not worry, join our 12-1 class every day for trial, Apply through the website or call/ Whatsapp 9802050666 for IELTS zoom class link.

⇒IELTS Class Fees:- Free

⇒ Duration:- 2 months

⇒ Class Type:- Virtual on Zoom/Google Meet and Physical

⇒Exam Fees:- Computer Based = 23,650

  Paper Based = 25,300

3. NMC Registration

Once you pass your IELTS/OET your NMC registration process begins.

UK-Nursing and Midwifery council has developed a 2 part TOC( Test of Comnpetence) for nurses to become registered in UK. The TOC consist of:-

►CBT ( Computer Based Test)

► OSCE

Lets Talk about CBT first:-

 

Here you start your NMC Registration through NMC Online, an online platform for registration in UK. There you have to pay a registration fee of  140 pounds(Application fee). You will then receive approval and can book for your CBT examinatiopn. You can participate in this test from Nepal. In the Computer Based Test, the test itself has 2 modules, a numerical module and a clinical module. You will be given 120 multiple-choice questions to complete in four hours. 

After passing the CBT test, NMC will ask you for a number of documents for verification. It may take up to 60 days for NMC to approve your application. 

4 Interview With Employer

Afterwise, you will need to submit a number of documents such as your NHS application form, police certificate and address proof to the NHS Trust. You will then have an interview with your employer. Once you pass the interview, your employer will issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) which plays a major role in applying for the UK work visa. Currently, the MOU between UK and Nepal government dectates only NHS is allowed to ethically hire nurses, so don't get fooled by any other agencies saying otherwise.

For Free resources and materials for your CBT, reachout to us. Let us help you prepare for your dreams.

5. Visa Application

After receiving your Certificate of Sponsorship (COS), you can now apply for your UK work visa. You have to apply for a Tier 2 Visa which will cost you 330$ 

6. Travel to UK

Now you are ready to go. Pack your bags, schedule your flight and make your way to the United Kingdom. Once you go there in work visa, you can then start your OSCE preparation. OSCE is conducted in UK itself.

7. Pass OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination)

OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) is the second test you have to pass for your NMC registration. The OSCE test is conducted in the United Kingdom and it is designed to assess your clinical knowledge and practical skills.

There are six stations each with simulated patients and scenerios. A nurse is expected to devise a proper plan of care and appropriately implement it, along with that interpersonal skills such as communications are also assessed in OSCE.. You will be given 10 to 17 minutes to complete each station.

• Exam Centers for OSCE: UK- Oxford Brookes University/University of Northampton/Ulster University
• Exam Cost: GBP 794, 

8. Receive NMC PIN

After passing the OSCE test, you become registered with NMC and get your NMC Personal Identification Number (PIN). The NMC registration fee is GBP 153.

 

For more information on resources, visit the following NMC website or reach-out to us.https://www.nmc.org.uk/standards/code/