N&MC Ghana Exam

Which body conducts the licensing examinations that lead to registration as a nurse or midwife in Ghana?

• ANursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana
• BMedical and Dental Council of Ghana
• CGhana College of Nurses and Midwives
• DAllied Health Professions Council of Ghana

N&MC Ghana conducts licensing examinations for qualification as:

• ANurses and Midwives only; Nurse Assistants are certified by schools
• BNurse Assistants, Nurses and Midwives
• CNurses, Midwives and Physician Assistants
• DMidwives only; nurses are licensed by the Ministry of Health

Which unit receives applications and coordinates test item preparation, centres, invigilators, examiners, scripts and results?

• AThe Registration Directorate
• BThe Accreditation Unit
• CThe Examination Unit
• DEach training college's examinations office

N&MC Ghana states that licensing examinations for the various programmes are held in which windows each year?

• AJan/Feb, Apr/May, Jul/Aug and Oct/Nov
• BMar/Apr and Sep/Oct only
• CJune and December only
• DFeb/Mar, Jun/Jul, Aug and Nov/Dec

Candidates who pass licensing examinations for nurse or midwife cadres are issued:

• AA Professional Identification Number (PIN) and registration certificate
• BAn Auxiliary Identification Number (AIN) and a certificate of registration
• CA Registered Nurse Number issued by the Ministry of Health
• DA permanent licence with no further registration steps

A Nurse Assistant (Clinical) passes the Council licensing examination and completes registration. Which identifier does N&MC Ghana issue?

• AA Professional Identification Number (PIN)
• BAn Auxiliary Identification Number (AIN)
• CA new Council index number
• DA National Service Scheme code only

N&MC Ghana describes Registered General Nurse candidates as having completed which course in an accredited institution?

• AA two-year certificate course in nursing
• BA one-year post-basic course after nurse assistant training
• CA three-year diploma or four-year degree course in nursing
• DA four-year degree only; diplomas are no longer examined

Which programme does N&MC Ghana list as a one-year post-basic course examined by the Council?

• ARegistered Mental Nursing
• BNurse Assistant (Preventive)
• CRegistered Community Nursing
• DOphthalmic Nursing

For indexing into the Nurse Assistant (Clinical or Preventive) programmes, what minimum core-subject result does N&MC Ghana require on SSSCE/WASSCE?

• AA pass in Mathematics, English and Integrated Science
• BA credit in Mathematics, English and Integrated Science
• CA credit in English, with any two other subjects
• DA pass in English and Social Studies only

Which set of conditions does N&MC Ghana list for admission to its licensing examinations?

• ARequired theory completed, a hospital job offer secured, a Council interview passed and t…
• BRequired theory and clinicals completed, college exam passed, clinical performance satisf…
• CRequired theory and clinicals completed, college exam waived for good attendance, full fe…
• DClinical experience completed, a sponsor's letter provided and half of the fee deposited

What does N&MC Ghana state about candidates who fail the licensing examination?

• AThey may rewrite at most three times before they must retrain
• BThey may rewrite failed papers one at a time, in any order
• CThey may rewrite until they pass, with no re-sit limit
• DThey must wait one full year before any rewrite

What is the purpose of indexing students under N&MC Ghana services?

• AAllocating newly qualified nurses to national service postings
• BRanking students by performance for scholarship awards
• CRegistering graduates who have passed the licensing examination
• DRecording student data and confirming approved entry requirements

After completion of N&MC Ghana indexing, eligible students are issued:

• AUnique index numbers used for the Council licensing examination
• BA provisional licence to practise under supervision
• CA Professional Identification Number (PIN) for clinical practice
• DA log book for the internship rotation

After passing the Council licensing examination, where does a newly qualified nurse go to begin registration?

• AThe training college, which registers graduates on their behalf
• BThe Council regional office in the region of the training institution
• CThe Ghana Health Service district office nearest the graduate's home
• DThe Council head office in Accra, for every graduate nationwide

After initial registration, newly qualified nurses or midwives are issued a provisional licence and code for:

• AGhana Health Service staff ID enrolment
• BGhana College of Nurses and Midwives admission
• CNational Service registration
• DAnnual PIN renewal for the diaspora

After completing rotation or national service, what must the newly qualified practitioner return before awaiting PIN and certificate?

• AResults slip and indexing form
• BBadge and Code of Ethics booklet
• CClinical schedule book and transcript
• DLog Book and Provisional Licence

Foreign-trained nurse assistants, nurses and midwives who wish to practise in Ghana are required to:

• APass a licensing examination and satisfy other registration requirements
• BRegister directly on the basis of their foreign licence and transcript
• CComplete a three-month orientation without any written examination
• DObtain Ministry of Health endorsement, which replaces Council registration

Which document appears on N&MC Ghana's published requirement list for foreign-trained applicants?

• AA police criminal record certificate from Ghana
• BVerification of registration from the original Council or Board
• CA sponsorship letter from a Ghanaian employer
• DA medical fitness report from a Ghanaian hospital

Which language document does N&MC Ghana list for foreign-trained applicants?

• AAn IELTS Academic score of 7.0 in every band
• BA French proficiency certificate for regional practice
• CAn English proficiency certificate from an approved language school
• DA sworn statement that the applicant's training was taught in English

The N&MC Ghana page states the foreign-trained written examination is organized:

• AFour times a year, in the local licensing windows
• BOnce a year, in August
• CTwice a year, in February and August
• DTwice a year, in June and December

After a successful foreign-trained written examination, what practical orientation is required?

• AA three-month practical orientation in a Teaching, Regional or accredited hospital
• BA six-month internship at a district health centre
• CA 52-week rotation with a log book, as for local graduates
• DA one-month classroom induction at the Council head office