Internationally educated nurses
Preparing for the RCSI General Nurse Aptitude Test? Build a structured study routine and practise applying your knowledge to clinical situations.
NCO Healthcare Consulting Ltd
OSCE Ready
Prepare with purpose. Practise with support.
Nurse led preparation for internationally educated nurses taking the RCSI General Nurse Aptitude Test in Ireland. Bring structure to your study and confidence to your clinical practice.
Who we are
OSCE Ready is an independent, nurse led preparation programme by NCO Healthcare Consulting Ltd. We bring guided reading, live learning and practical preparation together to support internationally educated nurses working towards registration and clinical practice in Ireland.
Who is OSCE Ready for?
Nurses exploring their next step
Mental health nurses and midwives are welcome to enquire about appropriate preparation support. Your NMBI decision letter and registration division determine your pathway; this general nursing programme may not match your assessment.
Employers and recruitment agencies
Support internationally educated staff preparing for registration. Talk to us about their learning needs, clinical confidence and the preparation pathway that is right for them.
Preparation with a clear purpose
Move from reading about clinical care to explaining your decisions, organising your approach and practising with purpose. You do not have to prepare alone.
Live online preparation
Four weekly class blocks with tutors, guided discussion and space to ask questions.
A clear reading pathway
Preparation links grouped by class block, so you can focus your study before each session. The notes will be available in the class.
Clinical communication practice
Work on clear explanations, patient centred communication and the reasoning behind your care.
Purposeful timed practice
Original practice scenarios help you rehearse a structured approach under time pressure.
Supportive tutor feedback
Reflect on your progress, identify what feels difficult and discuss where you need more support.
In person mock practical
Bring your preparation together in a practical setting with feedback. Booking follows completion of all four class blocks.
Do not just study. Practise like it is the real exam.
How it works
Orientation
Understand the test, the marking and how the academy works.
Preliminary reading
Eight key highlights to read in your first week.
Online classes
Four blocks covering all 14 stations with live tutors.
Optional revision
Timed practice and focused review of the areas you want to strengthen.
Physical mock
A full practical in Dublin with feedback.
Up to 8 weeks of access, and you can finish sooner.
Understanding the 14 station OSCE
The practical OSCE assesses how you apply nursing knowledge in simulated clinical situations. Across 14 stations, each lasting 10 minutes, you need to read the descriptor carefully, communicate clearly and demonstrate safe care.
Our preparation focuses on understanding your approach rather than memorising a script or expecting a particular exam scenario. Detailed station learning is inside the programme.
- Practical format
- 14 stations
- At each station
- 10 minutes
- Safe, person centred care
- Preparation grounded in clinical reasoning, communication and professional standards.
More information from RCSI
Check RCSI directly for current dates and requirements.
Mock practical
The next mock practical date will be announced soon.
Meet the tutors
Tutor profiles are coming soon.
Partner with OSCE Ready
Invest in preparation. Support your people.
Have you recruited internationally educated nurses, or are you helping staff prepare for registration? Let’s discuss how OSCE Ready could support their preparation alongside your existing induction and clinical support.
- Discuss the needs of your staff and their registration pathways
- Explore live preparation sessions and practical coaching
- Plan support around the areas your team finds challenging
For employers, recruiters and public or private healthcare organisations. Preparation support does not guarantee an exam result or registration.