NMC Test Online

RaffyFranco · Feb 25, 2015

I am also under IPAMS/CTN and currently preparing for my CBT exam, which would be tomorrow! I didn't study that much, but I hope I could pass the exam tomorrow . However, CTN is only my 3rd choice, I also have an application for Addenbrooke's, which is my second choice, and Newcastle as my 1st choice as of now.

jacnee · Feb 25, 2015

Hi I found the exact same issues as you. I wasn't going to resist as the questions were so ridiculous I felt even studying more wouldn't guarantee I would pass. I have heard from a nurse over in the UK that they have made the exam easier due to a very low pass rate however I can't find any information about whether this is true or not. Of course the NMC were no help when I tried to contact them about it! Such a frustrating process

shimtastic · Feb 25, 2015

Hi guys. The exam was easy. Read the code. There a very simple drug calculations and basic application of M/S. To all test takers GOOD LUCK! :)

lui_dana · Feb 25, 2015

Any advise about the blueprint? Should we study those labeled with Y or just the E ones? Anyway, congratulations to those who passed, and goodluck to us who will sit on the test soon!

lui_dana · Feb 25, 2015

I am also under IPAMS/CTN and currently preparing for my CBT exam, which would be tomorrow! I didn't study that much, but I hope I could pass the exam tomorrow . However, CTN is only my 3rd choice, I also have an application for Addenbrooke's, which is my second choice, and Newcastle as my 1st choice as of now.

Goodluck :-) let us know if you pass.

freakazoa · Feb 26, 2015

I haven't really studied the blueprint. I just browsed it and when I saw the content, It's almost the same as the Royal Marsden book. The blueprint gave me a major headache, but I took note of the "E" parts.

lowlyfreelancer · Feb 26, 2015

Same problem haha. I do not know what the Y and E stand for. I have a friend who passed the CBT and when I asked him what do the letters stand for, he just told me that he went through all of the links and boom! He took the exam. So he doesn't have any concrete idea what do the letters mean hehe. Well, he's a smart guy so I cannot take anything away from him.

But I'm not that gifted intellectually haha. So I need to know what do the letters mean too. :) Info overload :s

Filipino here btw! :)

lui_dana · Feb 26, 2015

It's impossible to fit all those stuffs in your head in a short time. Haha, I think the Y and E letters in the blueprint will remain as a mystery. :-D let's just read the data and hope to God we pass it. Haha i'm no brainy too so I just have to call the saints next week!

lowlyfreelancer · Feb 27, 2015

To those who will take the CBT this April (still torn if I should take it on the last week of March or first week of April), which code will you study? The new one or the old one? I've read that the new one will take effect this March 30. Thanks! :)

tarshi4real · Feb 27, 2015

I have my exam booked for march 11 please what is the exam like? no matter how hard i try i am still completely confused with the NMC test blue print, i have read the code i have just decided to the links provided but many of them dont work, pls advise me i am quite confused and terrified of the exam.

rianeshia · Feb 28, 2015

Hi!

I'm planning to take the exam this April. But i'm having problems with my NMC ACcount. I have 2 accounts and two applications in one name and one ielts test form. I can't seem to schedule my exam in pearson vue with this problem. Can anyone help me with this?? T_T

I've read this forum and the posts are very helpful.

I really hope someone can help me with some tips and links to study. please do email me "[email protected]" Thank you and GOD BLESS!

#afellowfilipinonurseindireneedofyourhelp

varvar28 · Feb 28, 2015

Hey all!!

Im very pleased to announce that I sat my second attempt on February 25th and PASSED!!!! Didn't do much differently from the first time except review the Royal Marsden book on the areas I wasn't familiar with on the first attempt and had a good read through of NICE guidelines. There were still questions on it that were not in any of the links from the blueprints so I don't know where they come up with the questions!

Now that it's over with I've been researching the OSCE test and Northampton University have issued a preparation guideline on their website that is 49 pages ( http://www.northampton.ac.uk/Downloads/Candidate%20information%20booklet%20-%20V.Jan15%20(1).pdf ). There is a reading list at the bottom and information about how the testing will be structured. The essential book on the reading list is the Royal Marsden Hospital Manual for Clinical Nursing Procedures so if you haven't bought it or borrowed it (my hospital library had it so I was lucky) then I would recommend you get it and study it for both tests.

Still waiting to hear from the NMC about booking the OSCE but if there's anyone who has already passed part 1 and has a date for part 2 at Northampton, can you give me a rough idea of dates you were given?

All the best to those taking the CBT soon!!!