Nurses wishing to work in the UK who have gained the necessary qualifications from overseas must register with the NMC. In order to be successful, applicants must complete a two-part process. This involves:
Computer-based test – Multiple-choice examination which can be accessed by applicants online, wherever they are based in the world.
Practical objective structured clinical examination – Applicants need to act out scenarios that nurses might encounter when assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating care. This is held in the UK and applicants must attend one of the five available test centres.
Foreign applicants will also have to pass an English proficiency test. You can find out more information about registering here.