JQPN OSCE Preparation Program for Nurses

VU course code:JQPNCRICOS:115011HLevel of study:Non-award

International only

Duration

100 hours

Delivery mode

In person

Fees

Tuition: $4000

Location

St Albans

Applications closed

Overview

Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to become an internationally qualified nurse in Australia with the unique OSCE Preparation Program for Nurses at Victoria University (VU) in Melbourne.

The OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) is a rigorous practical assessment of clinical skills required for nursing registration in Australia.

Our specialised program will familiarise you with the Australian healthcare system, giving you the best chance of success. You’ll be provided with expert training in the key areas of the OSCE, alongside supervised practice in modern clinical facilities.

Applications are currently closed

: You’ll study for four weeks, full-time, in small classes with no more than 16 students, ensuring personalised learning and extensive clinical practice.
The program will cover the key competencies required to pass the exam, including:
contemporary professional practice
communication skills
clinical skills
nursing knowledge.
VU has a proud history of offering nursing related programs accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).
: Study at state-of-the-art VU campuses in St Albans and Sunshine in the west of Melbourne, where you’ll develop your skills in nursing laboratories that recreate a hospital environment. Expert nursing educators provide scenario-based simulation activities related directly to nursing practice and patient care.
Interactive mannequin technology brings the experience to life. VU’s simulation-based learning blends theory with practice, offering extensive experience of real-life situations based directly on OSCE assessments.
You’ll benefit from repeated opportunities to practise your skills and receive specific and immediate feedback from experienced educators to develop your expertise.
: Regular course intakes align with OSCE dates, with the exam usually held in Melbourne the following month.
For further details about OSCE testing dates, see the NMBA website.

Entry requirements

Becoming an Internationally Qualified Registered Nurse (IQRN) in Australia requires several steps.

If you pass the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) self-check, you’ll then need to complete a National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) before taking the OSCE.

Applicants for our OSCE Preparation Program must prove they have already passed the NCLEX-RN.

Applicants must also demonstrate they meet the NMBA English language skills registration standard, with an IELTS score of 7.0 in all bands, or equivalent.

Course structure

The course requires students to complete 3 units of study over a 4 week period.

Fees

This course costs A$4000 for 4 weeks' full-time study, with personalised learning and extensive clinical study.

Careers

Our program is designed to help prepare Internationally Qualified Registered Nurses (IQRNs) to achieve success when undertaking the national Observed Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE).

You will need to complete the OSCE in order to apply for registration to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).