Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) announced the introduction of a new assessment model for internationally qualified nurses and midwives to obtain Australian registration. The new system of registration has come into effect since 1st October 2019.
The NMBA will no longer permit the candidates to do the IRON program either, instead they will have to do the Outcome Based Assessment (OBA) which has been made available since January 2020.
What is Outcome Based Assessment ?
It includes multiple-choice exam which is part 1 , followed by an objective structured clinical exam (OSCE).
OSCE Includes behavioural assessment in the form of an objective structured clinical examination, it is a practical case scenarios which candidate has to clear.
More information can be found on:
https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/FAQ/Transition-to-a-new-assessment-model-for-internationally-qualified-nurses-and-midwives.aspx
