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NMC Test of Competence Part 1 — Field-Specific Computer Based Test (CBT) for Nurses
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10 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Introduction & Exam Overview
2 sections
Chapter 2: Part A — Numeracy & Dosage Calculations
6 sections
Chapter 3: Platform 1 — Accountable Professional
5 sections
Chapter 4: Platform 2 — Promoting Health & Preventing Ill Health
3 sections
Chapter 5: Platform 3 — Assessing Needs & Planning Care
3 sections
Chapter 6: Platform 4 — Providing & Evaluating Care
5 sections
Chapter 7: Platform 5 — Leading, Managing Care & Teamwork
3 sections
Chapter 8: Platform 6 — Safety, Quality Improvement & Safeguarding
3 sections
Chapter 9: Platform 7 & Annexe A — Coordinating Care & Therapeutic Communication
4 sections
Chapter 10: Annexe B — Core Nursing Procedures
5 sections
NMC CBT Exam Details
NMC Test of Competence Part 1 — Field-Specific Computer Based Test (CBT) for Nurses
Administered by Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), UK (delivered via Pearson VUE)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), UK (delivered via Pearson VUE) content outline
15 applied numeracy items: measuring the correct dose, metric units, oral medications, injections, intravenous infusions and fluid balance.
100 clinical multiple-choice items. Candidates must book the code matching their application: adult (RNA), children's (RNC), learning disabilities (RNLD), or mental health (RNMH). Platform and annexe coverage differs by nursing field.
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What's Next After the NMC CBT?
After passing the NMC CBT, you can pursue these career paths
NMC OSCE (Test of Competence Part 2)
Pass Part 2 (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) to complete registration as a Registered Nurse with the NMC.
NHS Band 5 Staff Nurse
After NMC registration, work as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in NHS hospitals or private healthcare facilities across the United Kingdom.
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