Empowering aspiring nurses in their preparation for Prometric exams, this comprehensive guide offers a detailed insight into the exam’s syllabus, patterns, and valuable tips for achieving the required passing marks. Additionally, this article provides a step-by-step guide on scheduling your Prometric and Pearson VUE exams.

The Prometric/Pearson VUE exam for nurses is a crucial step in obtaining licensure to practice in various regions. This guide helps you navigate through the process with ease and confidence.

Prometric and Pearson VUE Exam Syllabus for Nurses

Each country adopts unique examination formats and sets distinct passing criteria. These variations in assessment methods and score thresholds are essential aspects for candidates to be aware of when preparing for their respective licensure examinations.

Saudi Prometric Exam Syllabus for Nurses (SCFHS)

This exam is administered by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) in collaboration with Prometric, It’s an online CBT exam that ensures that nurses meet the required standards of knowledge and competency. Candidates must have at least one year of post-graduate experience to be eligible for the SCFHS exam.

Saudi Arabia administers prometric exams for two distinct nurse categories: Nursing Health Assistant and Nursing Technician.

Achieving success requires careful planning and comprehensive preparation. Here is essential information about the exam syllabus and format that will be invaluable in your preparation for the Saudi exam (SCFHS).

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Nursing Health Assistant Syllabus:

1. Professionalism and Medical Ethics* 10%
2. Patient and Environmental Safety 10%
3. Professional Communication 8%
4. Medical Terminology 8%
5. Patient Care 40%
6. Infection Control 8%
7. Assistance in Diagnostic Procedures** 16%

*Professionalism and Medical Ethics include: Medical Law, Regulatory Guidelines and
Confidentiality of Patient Records.
**Assistant in Diagnostic Procedures includes: Diagnostic Tests

Exam Pattern: Comprises 150 questions and allows a time limit of 3 hours. The candidate is required to score a minimum of 50% to pass the exam.

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Nursing Technician Syllabus:

1‐ Unit Management and Leadership 5‐15%
2‐ Fundamentals 15‐25%
3‐ Maternal‐ Child Nursing 25‐35%
4‐ Adult Nursing 30‐50%

Exam Pattern: Comprises 150 questions and allows a time limit of 3 hours. The candidate is required to score a minimum of 45% to pass the exam.

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DHA Prometric Exam Syllabus for Nurses 

The DHA Prometric Exam is a mandatory assessment for nurses seeking licensure to practice in Dubai. Administered by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in collaboration with Prometric, this exam evaluates a candidate’s knowledge and competency in various areas of Nursing practice. Candidates must have at least two years of post-graduate experience to be eligible for the DHA exam.

Syllabus for DHA:

1. Unit Management and Leadership
2. Fundamentals
3. Maternal–Child Nursing
4. Adult Nursing

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Exam Pattern:
DHA: 150 MCQs with a time limit of 165 minutes
Passing Score: The candidate is required to score a minimum of 55% for Registered Nurses and 50% for Assistant Nurses to clear this exam.
Number of Attempts: You have a maximum of 3 attempts to clear these exams.

Qatar Prometric Exam Syllabus for Nurses (DHP)

DHP state as Department of Healthcare Professions-Ministry of Public Health (MOPH)- State of Qatar (Formerly known as Qatar Council for HealthCare Practitioners (QCHP)). Qatar conducts exams for the category of Registered General Nurse, and the exam syllabus and format are as follows:

Syllabus:

1. Nursing Fundamentals (30 MCQs)
2. Adult Nursing (61 MCQs)
3. Maternal-Child Nursing (44 MCQs)
4. Unit Management and Leadership (15 MCQs)

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Exam Pattern: Qatar Prometric for nurses consists of 150 MCQs with a time limit of 3.5 Hours
Passing score: 50%
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Oman Nurse Exam Syllabus for Nurses (OMSB)

The Oman Nurse Exam is an essential step for nurses seeking to practice in Oman. Administered by the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) in collaboration with Pearson VUE, this exam evaluates the knowledge and skills of nursing professionals to ensure they meet the required standards of healthcare practice in Oman

Syllabus:

1. Principles of Care(Standards of Care, Legal, and Ethical Practice
   and Leadership and Management)- 20%
2. Evidence-Based Practice Including Research & Epidemiology- 5%
3. Adult Health – 30%
4. Maternal Health -10%
5. Child Health – 10%
6. Mental Health – 10%
7. Community Health & Gerontology- 15%

This exam will be available on work days at the OMSB Test Center (in Oman) and Pearson VUE Centers (outside Oman). The exam fee is 200 USD.

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Exam Pattern: 100 MCQs with a time limit of 2.5 Hours
Passing Score: Minimum 50%

How to Schedule a Prometric Exam?

To schedule a Prometric exam, you need to visit the Prometric website.

On the Prometric website click “SCHEDULE YOUR EXAM”. Where you are required to select your exam ( DHA, SCFHS, DHP ).

Note: From December 2022, Oman remove test centers from prometric. You can now book from Pearson VUE

For the DHA exam, first, you are required to generate a DHA CBT Eligibility ID. To generate ID click “Generate Eligibility” on the DHA exam page. It will redirect to a new page.

You have to provide a DHA Unique ID, Category, Title, and Specification. If you don’t have a DHA Unique ID, you need to register a DHA account to generate a DHA Unique ID. You required a minimum of 2 years of experience to appear in the DHA exam.

Once you generate the DHA CBT Eligibility ID, proceed to schedule the exam on the DHA exam page where you have to provide the Eligibility Number and the First 4 characters of your last name( as provided on the DHA website). Submit to proceed to check the exam availability.

For SCFHS you require an Eligibility ID to schedule the exam. To generate an Eligibility ID, you must first complete your Primary Source Verification (PSV) through the DataFlow Group and register on the SCHS website

For OMSB(Oman) and DHP(Qatar), you can schedule your exam without an Eligibility ID.

To book the exam click the “Schedule” option on the exam page. You will be redirected to the exam policy page. You are required to confirm the age requirement and agree with the data privacy to proceed to schedule your Prometric exam.

Next, provide the accommodation details. If you have pre-approved accommodation, select yes and provide the eligibility number and the first 4 characters of your last name. If you don’t have pre-approved select ‘NO’ and proceed. In case you wish for accommodation you have to contact your test sponsor.

Next, select your profession, and provide the address of the city and the date range under which you wish to schedule your exam.

You can choose your date range within 2 weeks. Click next to find the list of centers with addresses having seat availability under the date range provided by you.

Confirm your test center and time. On the next page, you need to provide basic details like your name (same as on your passport), address, nationality, email ID, DOB, and government ID details (passport). After providing all required details proceed next to make payment to schedule your Prometric exam

Exam fee for Nurse Specialist: $206.00
Exam fee for Registered General Nurse: $225.00

You can apply for a License after passing the Prometric exam and completing your PSV. You have to meet the minimum experience requirement to apply for a license. PSV is provided by Dataflow Group, it takes 30-45 days to complete the verification. Dataflow verification is a complicated process.

One must be very careful while providing the details and documents to Dataflow Group. It is highly recommended to contact an organization, which provides a Dataflow verification service.

Nursing Prometric Exam Preparation Tips

1. Focus on Major Topics:

Across various Gulf countries, about 45%-70% of the exam questions typically cover three main areas:

1. Fundamentals of Nursing
2. Maternal-Child Nursing
3. Adult Nursing

Mastering these three topics will significantly increase your chances of passing the exam in any Gulf country.

2. Sharpen Your Critical Thinking Skills:

• Emphasize critical thinking-based questions, which present you with scenarios that require thoughtful analysis and decision-making.
• Practice answering these types of questions to enhance your ability to apply your knowledge in practical situations.

3. Choose the Right Study Material:

• Select study materials that provide detailed explanations for answers.
• Understanding the rationale behind answers will help solidify your concepts and improve your logical reasoning.

4. Take Online Practice Tests:

• Participate in online practice tests to assess your preparation level.
• These tests will help you with time management and build your confidence for the actual exam.

By focusing on these key areas, you’ll be well-equipped to tackle the Nursing Prometric Exam and increase your chances of success.

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