New Zealand Nursing Council(NZNC) has come up with a new update that will be very helpful to candidates who have failed OSCE. Candidates who have failed since October 2025 can now get a detailed OSCE Performance Report (OPR). This helps candidates to know where exactly they lost marks and how to improve their performance in the next attempt.
What is OPR?
OPR stands for OSCE Performance Report and is in essence a feedback system introduced by NZNC for nurses who failed in OSCE. OPR is a detailed report with which candidates can easily understand their performance and look for ways to improve in subsequent exams.
How important is OPR?
Ever since New Zealand OSCE came into existence, internationally qualified nurses (IQN) who failed the NZ OSCE had no idea what went wrong; no OSCE station breakdown, no feedback whether the mark lost was on communication, documentation, safety or some other important information. All they knew was whether it was a pass or fail in exam. Now that has a final solution, OPR.
Who is Eligible to get OPR?
Any candidate who has failed from 1st October 2025 onwards can request for an OPR.
What does the OPR include?
Detailed feedback from all 10 OSCE stations
Explanation of the key areas that impacted your performance
Information on which stations did not meet the required mark
Understanding of how your overall score was assessed through psychometric evaluation
A clear idea of the areas you need to improve before your next attempt
How can OPR help candidates?
Focused Preparation
Focused preparation based on actual performance gaps instead of revising everything again.
Reduced Retake Expenses
Better preparation planning can help avoid unnecessary repeat exam expenses, including the exam fee and accommodation costs.
Better Understanding of Examiner Expectations
Clearer understanding of what examiners expect and assess in each station.
Overcoming Repeated Error
Helps candidates identify and correct repeated mistakes before their next attempt.
How Tutel New Zealand can help you
Tutel New Zealand has been successfully doing OSCE training ever since the competence exam began. Hence, our team of trainers have a deep understanding of the exam process, assessment methods, psychometric scoring, and the communication standards expected by the Nursing Council.
Receiving your OPR is only the first step. Understanding what the report means and knowing how to improve from it is what truly matters — and that is where our New Zealand OSCE training team can support you.
Here’s how we review your performance and guide you toward a stronger next attempt.
Step 1: Share Your OPR
Once you receive your OSCE Performance Report, securely send it to our team for review.
Step 2: Detailed Performance Review
Our experienced OSCE educators carefully review your report station by station to identify the areas that affected your result.
Step 3: Clear Feedback & Guidance
We explain your report in simple terms, helping you understand what examiners were looking for and where improvements are needed.
Step 4: Personalised Preparation Strategy
Based on your performance gaps, we create a focused preparation plan tailored to your weak areas instead of a broad revision approach.
Step 5: Prepare with Confidence
Your next attempt becomes more structured and purposeful, with a clearer understanding of the standards expected in the OSCE.
Reach out to our OSCE training team for any queries regarding New Zealand nursing registrations.