NEWS 2 Chart: Complete Guide for Nurses and OSCE Preparation
The NEWS 2 chart is the standard observation chart used across the NHS to record a patient’s vital signs and turn them into a single early warning score. NEWS2 stands for National Early Warning Score 2, and the chart was developed by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) to help staff spot acute illness and […]
Upcoming Physical OSCE Training Dates Medax Academy
Medax is running onsite, hands-on OSCE training sessions for Adult Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Nursing Associate, and Mental Health candidates over the coming months. Each session is delivered in person, giving candidates the chance to practise under exam conditions with direct trainer feedback something online prep alone can’t fully replicate. Training Schedule Month Dates Format October […]
Tracheostomy Care Training for Care Staff: Full Guide
A tracheostomy is one of the highest-risk pieces of equipment a care worker will ever be responsible for. Get it wrong a blocked tube, a missed sign of infection, a fumbled emergency response and the consequences can be immediate and severe. Tracheostomy care training for care staff exists precisely because this isn’t a skill that […]
How the NMC Actually Updates OSCE Stations (And Why Memorising Old Ones Won’t Save You)
Every few months, a wave of panic moves through international nursing exam groups: “New OSCE stations announced!” “Leaked marking criteria!” “This scenario is coming up next month!” If you’re preparing for your NMC OSCE, it’s easy to feel like you’re chasing a moving target. Here’s the reassuring truth: the way the NMC updates the Test […]
NMC OSCE Resit After a Test Centre Closure: What Happens to Your Booking
Finding out that your OSCE test centre has closed while you’re mid-way through resits is stressful, especially if you’re already juggling work, family, and the emotional weight of the exam itself. If you originally sat your OSCE at Oxford Brookes University or Northumbria University and haven’t completed your resits yet, this guide walks through exactly […]
NMC OSCE Test Centres 2026: Where to Book Now That Two Centres Have Closed
If you searched for “NMC OSCE test centres 2026” because you’re not sure where to book, you’re not alone. Two of the five centres that used to run the OSCE have closed in the last twelve months, and a lot of the information floating around in nursing WhatsApp groups and Facebook pages is out of […]
Can a US Nurse Work in the UK? What Your NCLEX Actually Gets You
Your NCLEX-RN, your state license, maybe a decade of bedside experience in a US hospital none of it transfers automatically to the UK. That’s the part most US nurses researching this don’t expect. It’s not that the UK doesn’t want US-trained nurses; it’s that the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) doesn’t recognise any overseas nursing […]
Can You Combine OET and IELTS Scores for NMC Registration? Here’s What Actually Happens
You sat OET, and your Listening, Reading and Speaking are exactly where the NMC wants them. Writing came in just under. So you book IELTS next, thinking you can add that one strong score to your OET results and submit both. It feels logical. It also isn’t how NMC score combining works. Quick answer: No, […]
How to Get Preparation for an OET Course (2026 Nurse Guide)
For internationally educated nurses working toward UK registration, the Occupational English Test (OET) is often the first major hurdle. Unlike general English exams, OET is built entirely around healthcare communication listening to clinical consultations, reading medical texts, writing referral letters, and role-playing real patient conversations. That focus makes it more relevant to […]
How to Get Into Paediatric Nursing in the UK
Paediatric nursing is one of the most rewarding careers in the NHS. If you’re wondering how to get into paediatric nursing, you’re joining thousands of aspiring and internationally trained nurses who want to care for children, support families, and make a genuine difference during some of the hardest moments of a child’s life. This guide […]