OSCE Viva Pilot Scheme A Success
According to the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) a new pilot scheme has proved successful in improving the candidate experience when taking the Test of Competence.
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RCN Urges Government to Lower Visa Fees
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has expressed concerns that increases in visa fees could be a significant deterrent to attracting overseas nurses.
OSCE Test Centre Undergoes Major Expansion
According to Nursing Standard, Northumbria University's OSCE testing centre has undergone a significant expansion, in a strategic move to bolster the healthcare workforce in the UK.
CBT Fraud at Nigerian Testing Centre
According to Nursing Times, the NMC has uncovered extensive fraud at a Nigerian testing centre for international nurses seeking UK registration. The investigation, prompted by suspicious data, focused on Yunnik Technologies Test Centre in Ibadan, Nigeria, overseen by Pearson VUE.
Falling Acceptances onto Nursing Courses Fuels Staff Shortage
According to the RCN, statistics based on data from UCAS, indicate that acceptances onto nursing courses are down 13% across the UK. This is in addition to an overall decrease in students applying to nursing courses.