NMC CBT (Overseas Nurses)
NMC Test of Competence Part 1 — CBT
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- Numeracy & Drug Calculations35 questions
- Nursing Practice & Decision-making30 questions
- Professional Values & Accountability24 questions
- Evidence-based Practice & Safety18 questions
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills17 questions
- Leadership, Management & Team Working14 questions
- Promoting Health & Preventing Ill Health12 questions
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- Numeracy & Drug Calculations35 questions
- Nursing Practice & Decision-making30 questions
- Professional Values & Accountability24 questions
- Evidence-based Practice & Safety18 questions
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills17 questions
- Leadership, Management & Team Working14 questions
- Promoting Health & Preventing Ill Health12 questions
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The CBT is the first part of the NMC Test of Competence for nurses and midwives trained outside the UK.
Internationally trained nurse (NMC registration)
Required by law or a regulatorThe Test of Competence is required for people trained outside the UK applying to join the NMC register.
Official sourceInternationally trained midwife
Required by law or a regulatorThe same Test of Competence route applies to midwives.
Official sourceNurse returning after a long absence
Required by law or a regulatorNMC: also used for those rejoining the register after a long period away from practice.
Official sourceRequirements are checked against the National Careers Service, the relevant regulator or the awarding body — follow each source for the current rules.
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What jobs can I do with NMC CBT (Overseas Nurses)?
The CBT is the first part of the NMC Test of Competence for nurses and midwives trained outside the UK. Internationally trained nurse (NMC registration): The Test of Competence is required for people trained outside the UK applying to join the NMC register. Internationally trained midwife: The same Test of Competence route applies to midwives. Nurse returning after a long absence: NMC: also used for those rejoining the register after a long period away from practice.
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