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NMC Test of Competence Part 2: OSCE

The NMC Test of Competence Part 2: OSCE: 10 questions in a fixed time, and a licence that depends on the result. MediFlow prepares you specifically for this exam: 322 practice questions across 10 topics, an explanation for every answer and timed mock exams in the real exam format.

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The challenge

The NMC Test of Competence Part 2: OSCE: 10 questions in a fixed time, and a licence that depends on the result.

The exam covers nursing practice, pharmacology, patient safety and professional standards. Textbooks do not tell you what NMC actually asks.
Time pressure in the exam is real, and pacing has to be trained in advance.
The question style is specific: clinical scenarios, best-answer choices and distractors that look right.
Working full time leaves little room to plan revision, and a retake costs months of waiting and another exam fee.
The oral or practical part is hard to practise alone.

How MediFlow solves it

A question bank built on the published content of NMC, organised by topic, so you know what matters.
Timed mock exams in the real exam format train your pace before the real day.
Every answer is explained, including why the other options are wrong.
A study plan up to your exam date tells you what to do each day and brings weak topics back for review.
An AI examiner lets you rehearse the oral or practical part at any time.

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Three steps to exam day

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Try free questions and see the style of the exam.
2
Unlock the package and follow your study plan, topic by topic.
3
Take timed mock exams until your results are stable, then sit the exam.

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What you can check

322 practice questions in 10 topics
Mock exams in the NMC exam format

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Exam at a glance

Questions: 10
Duration: not published
Pass mark: not published
Sections: 10 stations: four linked APIE stations on one scenario (assess, plan, implement, evaluate) · Four skills stations in two pairs; two stations on professional values and behaviours and evidence-based practice · App prepares only the written knowledge behind the stations, not the practical performance
Exam type: Practical
Language: English
Authority: NMC

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 10 modules · 322 questions

01Aseptic non-touch technique, wounds and devices12 questions · 3.7 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: patient positions and peripheral intravenous cannulas
- Foundations: urinary catheters and nasogastric tubes
- Foundations: hand-rub technique and personal protective equipment
Sample question
Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct
How long should the nurse clean a needle-free connector before accessing a cannula?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
02APIE assessment: A–E approach and NEWS254 questions · 16.8 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: ABCDE approach and airway basics
- Foundations: life-threatening chest emergencies
- Foundations: shock, burns and sepsis
Sample question
Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct
In the assessment station a patient looks pale and says he feels unwell. Which step should come first in the structured A–E assessment?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
03Basic life support and in-hospital resuscitation52 questions · 16.1 % of the bank
Sample question
Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct
How long should the nurse spend checking for normal breathing in an unresponsive adult?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
04Evidence-based practice10 questions · 3.1 % of the bank
Sample question
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A nurse wants to know whether honey dressings heal leg ulcers faster than standard dressings in adults. What does the C in her PICO question refer to?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
05APIE evaluation: reassessment, SBAR and handover10 questions · 3.1 % of the bank
Sample question
Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct
Which evaluation entry is the most useful for the next nurse?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
06APIE implementation: medicines round in the scenario12 questions · 3.7 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: safe medication administration and injections
- Foundations: preventing and staging pressure injuries
07Medicines administration and calculations55 questions · 17.1 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: safe medication administration and injections
- Foundations: preventing and staging pressure injuries
08APIE planning: person-centred care plans52 questions · 16.1 % of the bank
09Clinical skills: observations, injections, catheters and tubes53 questions · 16.5 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: patient positions and peripheral intravenous cannulas
- Foundations: urinary catheters and nasogastric tubes
- Foundations: safe medication administration and injections
- Foundations: preventing and staging pressure injuries
10Professional values and the NMC Code12 questions · 3.7 % of the bank

Sample question

From the module Aseptic non-touch technique, wounds and devices. Choose an answer to see the explanation.

Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

How long should the nurse clean a needle-free connector before accessing a cannula?

Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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What you get

Question bank with a detailed explanation for every answer
Timed mock exams in the real exam format, with score report by topic
Personal study plan up to your exam date and review of weak topics
AI tutor that explains any question in plain words
One account for the app (iPhone, iPad) and the browser
AI oral examiner for practising the oral or practical part

From registration to licence

The usual steps with NMC. Details can change; check the current rules with NMC before you register.

Check eligibility and collect your documents (degree, experience, good standing).
Create an account with NMC and submit the application.
Receive the exam eligibility and book a date with the test centre.
Sit the exam. Results usually come within days.
After passing: complete licensing (for example primary source verification) and receive your licence.

Frequently asked questions

How much does NMC Test of Competence Part 2: OSCE preparation cost?

£19.99 for 3 months of access to this exam. One payment, no subscription, no automatic renewal.

How long is my access?

Access runs for 90 days from purchase for this exam package.

Where can I buy it?

In the MediFlow Exam Prep app (App Store) or on mediflow.ae. Both unlock the same package for your MediFlow account.

Are these real exam questions?

No. MediFlow writes original questions based on the published exam content. We do not use recalled or leaked exam questions and we are not affiliated with NMC.

Is the exam format up to date?

The format comes from the published information of NMC. Check it with NMC before your exam, as authorities can change it.

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