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NCNZ Internationally Qualified Nurse (IQN) Theoretical Examination

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NCNZ IQN Theoretical Exam Exam Details

NCNZ Internationally Qualified Nurse (IQN) Theoretical Examination

Administered by Nursing Council of New Zealand (Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa)

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Reported as Pass/Fail only. The Council does not publish a numeric pass mark; candidates must pass both Part A and Part B, and may re-sit only the part failed (up to three attempts total).
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NZ$140 for the entire IQN exam (Part A and Part B). Re-sit Part A: Medication Safety NZ$32; re-sit Part B: Nursing Knowledge NZ$108 (Pearson VUE, payable in NZD).
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Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Nursing Council of New Zealand (Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa) content outline

Part A: Medication Safety10%

Medication and fluid safety, including medicine calculations, the rights of administration, high-alert medicines, controlled drugs and error prevention (12 of 120 questions for registered nurses).

Professional Responsibility20%

Domain one of the registered nurse standards: professional, legal and ethical responsibilities, cultural safety, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Code of Conduct, HPCA Act 2003, consent and the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights.

Management of Nursing Care43%

Domain two: comprehensive assessment, evidence-based nursing care of common medical, surgical, maternal, child and mental health conditions, infection control, medication, fluid balance and recognising and responding to deterioration.

Interpersonal Relationships12%

Domain three: therapeutic and interpersonal communication with health consumers and staff, patient education, de-escalation, documentation and culturally responsive communication.

Interprofessional Healthcare and Quality Improvement15%

Domain four: interprofessional collaboration, delegation, evidence-based practice, clinical audit, quality improvement, escalation, continuity of care and reflective practice.

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