Below are OET sample nursing case notes of a sample referral letter to a doctor. It’s an excellent scenario where writing sub-test case notes selection is tricky and identification of diagnosis/chief complaint requires careful reading. Also, notice how, in the OET sample letter, the nurse has covered only the relevant OET case notes in […]
Real Exam – November, OET 2.0 NURSING Case Notes – Partial
Venue: Adelaide, South Australia Date: November 3, 2018 Surprisingly, there was no surprise in November OET Writing exam! Candidates were simply required to write a referral letter to a community nurse of a small rural place where the patient would be moving. There were a couple of home visits by you, the nurse, to […]
Unsure whether to take the OET or IELTS? 8 Q&As to help you make your decision…
As a healthcare professional, it can be a really tough decision choosing whether to study for the OET or the IELTS programme. Both are accepted by the GMC and the NMC as a validation of your English level. Many medical professionals just don’t know which test would be more suited to them and which […]
Articles made easy for OET Candidates !
Articles are an important OET grammar component. These always come top of the list when it comes to those tricky bits of English grammar that take a while to click. The terminology can make the use of articles sound confusing, but it is actually quite simple! Read this article and have a go at […]
Practice makes perfect: Are you making the most of the OET practice tests?
Do you feel like you are spending far too much time taking OET practice tests but not improving your score? There’s so much more to practice tests than just completing lots of them! Of course, this can help you get used to the format and you will know what to expect when it comes […]
Calling all Nurses! You CAN pass the OET Exam
I’m great at my job but I’m not being given the opportunity to do it! You are a qualified and experienced nurse, respected for your abilities in your field. After putting in all those years of study and training in your country of origin, it can be frustrating that your accomplishments are not yet fully […]
Nursing Case Notes for OET Exam in October
Venue: Adelaide, South Australia Date: October 6, 2018 OET Writing Topic, this time was a bit different as the nursing test takers had to write a letter on behalf of the patient’s daughter. Also, in addition to medical issues, the patient had certain concerns regarding the treatment and from whom to receive it. […]
Stop Counting Your Words in Your OET Referral Letter
Word limits: 4 FAQs 1. Which parts of the letter are counted? 2. Which parts of the letter are not counted? 3. What is the consequence if I go over the word limit? 4. What is the consequence if I don’t reach the word limit? Read on and we will answer all your questions about […]
Words, words and more words! How to maximise your OET Vocabulary
Do you want to make your OET vocabulary work better for you? Do you feel like you get a grasp of the vocabulary only to feel it slipping away again? Vocabulary is the core of learning a new language. When it comes to professional language learning especially for doctors and nurses, getting that specific language […]
OET 2.0 September Exam- Nursing Case Notes
Venue: Adelaide, South Australia Date: September 9, 2018 Name: Mr Richard Jenkins Diagnosis: Unstable angina Date: 7th September Chest pain with heaviness for 3 hours Daughter called ambulance for transfer to emergency department Day 1 Nausea BP 105/70 RR 22 Blood, ECGand Renal Function test Medications administered GTN patch Day 2 […]
