NMBA OSCE · Australia · Coming soon
Practise the talking parts of the OSCE until they're second nature.
Escalate a deteriorating patient to a rushed doctor, hand over to a colleague, educate a nervous patient and calm an angry relative — in timed eight-minute stations with feedback.
Patients, relatives and doctors, played by AI.
10 free minutes every month. No card needed.
Example practice session: Dr Kim says “I've got two minutes. What exactly do you want me to do?” You answer out loud and get feedback on History & assessment, Explanation, Structure & time.
The exam
The NMBA OSCE at a glance
NMBA Outcomes-Based Assessment — RN OSCE for internationally qualified nurses, run by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and Ahpra.
Summary only — exam rules change. Always read the official candidate information before you book.
- 0110 stationsEach has 2 minutes' reading outside and 8 minutes to perform, with no prompting or feedback.
- 02Who you'll meetSimulated patients or carers, manikins, and people playing another nurse or health professional.
- 03What's assessedAssessment, care planning, care delivery and evaluation against the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.
- 04Communication everywhereEvery station assesses how you identify patients, explain care, gain consent and communicate with the team (including ISBAR).
- 05In personHeld in Australia. Check NMBA for venues, fees and whether a fast-track pathway applies to you.
What XINGO helps you practise
- ISBAR escalation calls and bedside handover
- Patient education with teach-back, consent conversations
- De-escalating anxious or angry relatives; pain reassessment
Not covered (yet)
- Hands-on clinical skills (injections, ANTT, BLS, IV)
- Documentation in the patient folder
- An official OSCE result — your score is an estimate from an AI examiner, not an official result.
Practice scenarios
Coming soon. These are the scenarios we're preparing.
- 01ISBAR call — deteriorating patientA rushed after-hours doctor asks 'what do you want me to do?'
- 02New anticoagulant educationApixaban, bleeding signs, supplements and teach-back.
- 03Falls — angry daughterDe-escalate and involve family in the plan.
- 04Pain reassessmentA stoic patient afraid of opioids.
- 05Blood transfusion consentBeliefs, risks and when to escalate.
- 06Bedside handover — hypoAccurate ISBAR with numbers and outstanding tasks.
Tips from the marking criteria
- 1
Make a specific request
End every escalation with exactly what you need and by when (e.g. 'review within 30 minutes').
- 2
Identify and consent
Check identity with two or three identifiers and gain consent before you start.
- 3
Use teach-back
Ask the patient to explain the plan back in their own words.
How a session works
- Step 1
Read your task card
Each scenario starts with a card like the real exam's: the setting, who you are and what you need to do.
- Step 2
Speak with a realistic partner
The AI plays the patient, relative, colleague or examiner. Hold Space (or the mic button) while you talk. The session is timed like the exam.
- Step 3
Get exam-style feedback
An estimated score against the exam's own criteria, plus specific notes on what to fix next time.
Questions
Is this endorsed by NMBA or Ahpra?+
No. XINGO is independent; stations are original practice scenarios.
Can I practise clinical skills?+
No — voice practice covers the communication in each station, which is assessed throughout.
Is it timed?+
Yes, eight minutes per station after reading your task.
Guides
All guidesNMBA OSCE practice is coming soon.
NAATI CCL practice is open now. 10 free practice minutes every month. No card needed. Prices are in AUD.
Official sources
XINGO is independent and not affiliated with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and Ahpra.