May 03, 2023
The testing window for mature applicants applying for undergraduate nursing and midwifery programmes is now open.
The testing window for mature applicants applying for undergraduate nursing and midwifery programmes is now open.
Applicants who have registered must successfully complete the assessments tests online by 1pm on Wednesday, 10 May 2023. Those who have not registered will not be eligible to sit the tests.
The current assessment comprises of three separate tests:
- verbal reasoning (also called understanding of basic instructions)
- numeracy
- job simulation
To pass, applicants must reach a minimum score on each assessment test. Please note that the minimum score for each test will not be decided until the results of all the assessment tests have been analysed.
Preparation for the assessment tests
To assist applicants in preparing for the assessment tests, NMBI has published a familiarisation booklet. We strongly advise applicants to read this booklet in full before completing the assessment tests.
Aon’s Assessment Solutions has also developed videos to assist applicants in preparing for the tests. These videos will give applicants an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the format and type of questions to expect in the actual tests. For further information, please refer to pages 8-12 of the familiarisation booklet.
Accessing the assessment tests
Applicants will receive an email from the test provider (nmbi.support@aon-assessment.com) on Wednesday, 3 May 2023. This email will contain the link and unique login ID that is required to access the assessment tests. Applicants are advised to check their junk or spam folders if they have not received it on Wednesday, 3 May 2023. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that these instructions are followed and NMBI will not be held responsible for any omissions on their part.
Taking the tests
Before completing the tests, applicants will first be required to complete practice questions. The practice questions can be completed as many times as required before completing the assessment tests.
All three assessment tests can be taken together in one sitting or individually at different times, but they all must be completed by 1pm on Wednesday, 10 May 2023. Please note that once the actual assessment test is started, it must be completed.
Support
During the assessment test period, email support will be available. Applicants who are experiencing problems during the test must contact Aon’s Assessment Solutions’ helpdesk immediately at nmbi.support@aon-assessment.com. For general queries, please contact NMBI by email at careersinformation@nmbi.ie.
Please note that both NMBI and Aon’s Assessment Solutions will not answer queries relating to the content of the test.
Further details can be found on the Mature Applicants page of our website.