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Key Facts: NCHK RN(G) LE Exam

200 marks

RN(G) written examination total

NCHK Candidates' Handbook Appendix A

100 marks

RN(G) written passing mark

NCHK Candidates' Handbook Appendix A

5 hours

RN(G) written testing time

NCHK Candidates' Handbook Appendix A

1 hour

RN(G) practical testing time

NCHK Candidates' Handbook Appendix A

HK$860

Licensing Examination for Registration fee

NCHK Registration/Enrolment (General)

41.18%

NCHK-published 2025 RN(G) written part passing rate

NCHK Passing Rate of the Examinations

21.43%

NCHK-published 2025 RN(G) practical part passing rate

NCHK Passing Rate of the Examinations

3 years

usual nursing training duration for non-locally trained registration applicants

NCHK Application for Full Registration/Enrolment (General)

For RN(G) Part I (General) Registration, NCHK uses a written-plus-practical Licensing Examination. The written part carries 200 marks over 5 hours and includes Medical English, MCQ, essay and specialty nursing questions; passing requires 100 marks and passing both Paper A and Paper B. The practical part lasts 1 hour across health assessment, medication administration and aseptic technique, with all three areas and all critical items required.

Sample NCHK RN(G) LE Practice Questions

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1For the NCHK RN(G) licensing route, which statement best describes the overall examination structure?
A.It has a written part and a practical part, and both must be passed before registration.
B.It has only a written multiple-choice paper.
C.It has only a hospital portfolio review.
D.It exempts candidates from the practical part if they trained overseas.
Explanation: The NCHK Licensing Examination for registration includes written and practical parts. A candidate must pass the written part before taking the practical part and must pass both parts before registration.
2A candidate asks whether they may take the practical examination before passing the written part. What is the correct response?
A.No. The written part must be passed before the candidate is allowed to take the practical part.
B.Yes, if the candidate has more than five years of experience.
C.Yes, because written and practical parts are independent.
D.No, because the practical part is only for enrolled nurses.
Explanation: NCHK requires candidates to pass the written part before they proceed to the practical part. This progression rule applies to the licensing route and is separate from the candidate's previous experience.
3Which set of papers matches the written part for Part I (General) Registration?
A.Medical English, multiple-choice questions, and a paper with MCQ, essay-type, and specialty nursing questions.
B.Only anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology papers.
C.A viva voce, a simulation station, and a ward placement.
D.A psychiatric nursing paper only.
Explanation: For Part I (General) Registration, the written part includes Paper A Medical English, Paper B(I) MCQ, and Paper B(II) with MCQ, essay-type, and specialty nursing questions. The official composition spans general nursing content rather than a single specialty.
4Which three areas are assessed in the RN(G) practical part?
A.Health assessment, administration of medication, and aseptic technique.
B.Radiology reporting, venepuncture only, and prescribing.
C.Surgical suturing, dental charting, and endoscopy.
D.Research appraisal, management viva, and pharmacology essay.
Explanation: The RN(G) practical part lasts one hour and consists of health assessment, administration of medication, and aseptic technique. Each area is assessed separately.
5In the practical examination checklists, what is the effect of failing a critical item?
A.The candidate fails that assessment area.
B.The candidate still passes if half of the non-critical items are satisfactory.
C.The candidate receives extra time to repeat the item immediately.
D.The item is ignored if the final documentation is accurate.
Explanation: The official practical marking approach requires satisfactory performance in all critical items. A critical-item failure causes failure of that assessment area, even if some other items are satisfactory.
6Which applicant profile best fits the NCHK general-registration route for a nurse trained outside Hong Kong?
A.A nurse of good character with usually at least three years of nursing training and a valid certificate to practise nursing.
B.A person with two first-aid courses but no nursing qualification.
C.A healthcare assistant with ward experience only.
D.A local volunteer who has completed hospital orientation.
Explanation: NCHK states that non-locally trained applicants for general registration should be of good character and professional conduct, usually have at least three years of nursing training, and possess a valid certificate to practise nursing. The Licensing Examination is part of the route when the Council approves the applicant to sit it.
7Which fee is published by NCHK for the Licensing Examination for Registration?
A.HK$860, subject to revision and non-refundable.
B.HK$920, because registration and enrolment use the same fee.
C.HK$10,650 per part.
D.No examination fee is published.
Explanation: NCHK publishes an examination fee of HK$860 for the Licensing Examination for Registration. The same page states that fees are subject to revision and are not refundable.
8What is the usual NCHK schedule pattern for the Licensing Examination for Registration?
A.Written part in March and September/October; practical part in January/February and June.
B.Written and practical parts every month.
C.Written part only in December; practical part only on request.
D.One combined online examination at any time.
Explanation: NCHK states that the schedule is for reference and subject to finalization, but the usual pattern for Registration is written in March and September/October and practical in January/February and June. Candidates must rely on their official notification for exact arrangements.
9Which written paper is specifically the Proficiency Test in Medical English?
A.Paper A.
B.Paper B(I).
C.Paper B(II).
D.The practical examination.
Explanation: Paper A is the Proficiency Test in Medical English. It is part of the written examination for RN(G) registration.
10Paper B(I) in the RN(G) written examination mainly tests which content grouping?
A.Psychology, basic nursing care, and system nursing care.
B.Only obstetric nursing.
C.Only legal case writing.
D.Only aseptic technique station performance.
Explanation: The NCHK handbook lists Paper B(I) as multiple-choice questions covering psychology, basic nursing care, and system nursing care. Aseptic technique is part of the practical assessment rather than Paper B(I).

About the NCHK RN(G) LE Exam

The NCHK RN(G) Licensing Examination is the Nursing Council of Hong Kong licensing examination route for approved nurses trained outside Hong Kong seeking Part I (General) Registration. It tests professional Medical English, multiple-choice nursing knowledge, essay and specialty nursing judgment, and practical clinical safety in health assessment, medication administration and aseptic technique. NCHK distinguishes this RN general-registration format from psychiatric registration, sick-children registration and enrolled-nurse licensing formats.

Assessment

RN(G) Part I (General) Registration has a written part and a practical part. The written part lasts one day and includes Paper A Proficiency Test in Medical English, Paper B(I) Multiple Choice Questions, and Paper B(II) Multiple Choice Questions, Essay-type Questions and Specialty Nursing Questions. The practical part lasts one hour and assesses Health Assessment, Administration of Medication and Aseptic Technique. This practice bank uses four-option MCQ items for preparation and does not copy NCHK sample questions.

Time Limit

Written part: 5 hours total, with 2.5 hours in the morning and 2.5 hours in the afternoon. Practical part: 1 hour total, with 20 minutes each for Health Assessment, Administration of Medication and Aseptic Technique.

Passing Score

Written part: 100 out of 200 marks, and candidates must pass both Paper A and Paper B. Practical part: candidates must pass all three assessment areas; each area requires satisfactory performance in all critical items and at least 50% of the remaining items.

Exam Fee

HK$860 for the Licensing Examination for Registration; fees are subject to revision and are not refundable (The Nursing Council of Hong Kong)

NCHK RN(G) LE Exam Content Outline

40 marks, 1 hour

Paper A: Medical English

Proficiency Test in Medical English for professional nursing communication, safe interpretation of clinical text, patient-facing explanations and clear records.

60 marks, 1.5 hours

Paper B(I): MCQ

Multiple-choice questions covering psychology, basic nursing care and system nursing care.

40 marks in Paper B(II)

Paper B(II): MCQ

Multiple-choice questions covering anatomy and physiology, food and nutrition, primary health care, personal and communal health, microbiology, first aid and pharmacology.

40 marks in Paper B(II)

Paper B(II): Essay-type Questions

Essay-type questions covering all aspects of general nursing as stipulated in the syllabus.

20 marks in Paper B(II)

Paper B(II): Specialty Nursing Questions

Candidates choose two out of four specialty nursing areas: obstetric, psychiatric, geriatric and community nursing.

20 minutes

Practical: Health Assessment

Assessment planning, communication, client safety, systematic assessment, evaluation and documentation.

20 minutes

Practical: Administration of Medication

Medication safety checks, knowledge of medication, correct administration, Medication Administration Record use, patient monitoring and documentation.

20 minutes

Practical: Aseptic Technique

Preparation, maintenance of asepsis, contamination response, safe procedure performance, evaluation and documentation.

Syllabus competence area

Professional, Legal and Ethical Practice

Nurses Registration Ordinance context, Hong Kong legal system, professional conduct, accountability, confidentiality, consent, negligence risk and ethical nursing practice.

Syllabus competence area

General and Specialty Nursing

Adult medical-surgical, emergency, perioperative, rehabilitative, oncology, palliative, paediatric, obstetric, gerontological, mental health, public health, community and communicable-disease nursing.

How to Pass the NCHK RN(G) LE Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Written part: 100 out of 200 marks, and candidates must pass both Paper A and Paper B. Practical part: candidates must pass all three assessment areas; each area requires satisfactory performance in all critical items and at least 50% of the remaining items.
  • Assessment: RN(G) Part I (General) Registration has a written part and a practical part. The written part lasts one day and includes Paper A Proficiency Test in Medical English, Paper B(I) Multiple Choice Questions, and Paper B(II) Multiple Choice Questions, Essay-type Questions and Specialty Nursing Questions. The practical part lasts one hour and assesses Health Assessment, Administration of Medication and Aseptic Technique. This practice bank uses four-option MCQ items for preparation and does not copy NCHK sample questions.
  • Time limit: Written part: 5 hours total, with 2.5 hours in the morning and 2.5 hours in the afternoon. Practical part: 1 hour total, with 20 minutes each for Health Assessment, Administration of Medication and Aseptic Technique.
  • Exam fee: HK$860 for the Licensing Examination for Registration; fees are subject to revision and are not refundable

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NCHK RN(G) LE Study Tips from Top Performers

1Start by separating the RN(G) written papers from the practical stations; each demands different preparation.
2For Paper A, practise concise medical English: patient explanations, clinical handover, documentation and safe interpretation of instructions.
3For Paper B(I), prioritize psychology, basic nursing care, system nursing care, patient safety, infection control and medication principles.
4For Paper B(II), plan time across MCQ, essay and specialty nursing practice; choose specialty areas deliberately rather than leaving them to the last week.
5For practical preparation, rehearse out loud: identify the client, explain the procedure, check environment and equipment, perform safely, evaluate and document.
6Treat medication administration and aseptic technique as safety assessments, not memory demonstrations; critical-item failures can fail an assessment area.
7Review Hong Kong professional context: Nurses Registration Ordinance, confidentiality, consent, professional conduct, record keeping and escalation.
8Use NCHK's RN(G) syllabus as a checklist for breadth across adult, maternal-child, mental health, gerontological, community and communicable-disease nursing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which NCHK nursing exam does this practice bank focus on?

It focuses on the Nursing Council Licensing Examination for Part I (General) Registration, commonly treated here as the RN(G) general-registration route for approved nurses trained outside Hong Kong.

Does NCHK distinguish RN General, Psychiatric, Sick Children and Enrolled Nurse formats?

Yes. The Candidates' Handbook lists separate formats for Part I (General) Registration, Part II (Psychiatric) Registration, Part IV (Sick Children) Registration, and registration/enrolment formats. This metadata uses the Part I (General) Registration format.

How long is the RN(G) written part?

The written part lasts one day: 2.5 hours in the morning and 2.5 hours in the afternoon, for 5 hours of testing time.

How long is the RN(G) practical part?

The practical part lasts 1 hour, with 20 minutes each for Health Assessment, Administration of Medication and Aseptic Technique.

What is the RN(G) written passing mark?

The written examination carries 200 marks and the passing mark is 100. Candidates must also pass both Paper A and Paper B.

What must be passed in the RN(G) practical part?

Candidates must pass all three practical assessment areas. In each area, they must attain satisfactory performance in all critical items and 50% of the remaining items.

How much is the NCHK Licensing Examination for Registration fee?

NCHK publishes HK$860 for the Licensing Examination for Registration, with fees subject to revision and not refundable.

Are official NCHK sample questions included here?

No. These are original practice questions. Official NCHK sources were used for scope and logistics, not copied for question content.