3. Competence assessment examination
Some internationally qualified nurses will be required to undergo a competence assessment to become registered.
This is in two parts and you need to complete both.
The costs are as follows:
- IQN theoretical examination - Pearson VUE
Costs are quoted in New Zealand dollars but are payable in the currency of the country in which you are sitting the examination.
Examination:
Part A: Medication Safety and
Part B: Nursing Knowledge
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$ 140 NZ
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Re-sit of Part A: Medication Safety
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$ 32 NZ
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Re-sit of Part B: Nursing Knowledge
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$ 108 NZ
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- Clinical competence assessment - Nurse Maude Simulation Centre
Orientation & preparation course
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$ 500 NZ
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OSCE – clinical examination
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$ 3,000 NZ
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Resit of OSCE
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$ 3,000 NZ
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There may be additional related costs from external providers such as translation of original documents into English.