OSCE process and purpose
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for internationally qualified Nurses (IQNs).
Objective Structured Clinical Examination
The OSCE is a well-established method of assessing competence and is used internationally in IQN registration processes in countries including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In Aotearoa New Zealand, it objectively assesses competence across the domains outlined in the registered nurse scope of practice.
The OSCE assesses the application of your clinical knowledge and skills in practice to ensure you can provide safe competent care as a nurse in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Provider
Nurse Maude has been contracted by the Nursing Council of New Zealand as the national provider of new Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) for internationally qualified Nurses (IQNs). This replaces the current competence assessment programmes (CAPs). Nurse Maude is a non-profit organisation that is a trusted and longstanding provider of healthcare services
OSCE Resources
The Candidate Handbook provides detailed and essential information for eligible candidates who have passed the online theoretical examination and have been invited to complete the clinical competence assessment which includes a two-day Orientation and Preparation Course (OPC) and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Registration
For all questions or queries regarding your registration or OSCE, please refer to the Nursing Council of New Zealand
Nursing in Aotearoa New Zealand - the registration process
Information for internationally qualified nurses (IQNs) about the process of registering for nursing in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Received an invitation to book your course and assessment online?
Once you have successfully progressed your registration you will receive an invitation to book the orientation and preparation course (OPC) and the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)
Orientation and Preparation Course (OPC)
The orientation and preparation course (OPC) is a two-day course for candidates held at the University of Canterbury prior to the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
This is a three-hour clinical competence assessment, which will take place in the Nurse Maude Simulation & Assessment Centre
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Questions or queries?
For all questions or queries regarding your registration for OSCE and OPC, please refer to the
Nursing Council of New Zealand.
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