Kuwait Prometric exam pass mark, validity and result for nurses

The Kuwait Prometric exam pass mark for a Registered Nurse is 60 percent. The paper has 150 MCQs in 170 minutes, with a 10-minute break. You get 3 attempts, at least 6 weeks apart, and a pass is valid for one year.

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Pass mark and format

The Kuwait Licensing Exam is run by the Ministry of Health Medical Licensing Department and delivered by Prometric. The blueprint we read was created in November 2023. A newer one may exist, and Kuwait's own site could not be reached by our tools.

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ItemRegistered Nurse
Pass mark60 percent
Questions150 MCQs, computer based
Time170 minutes with a 10-minute break in between
Attempts3, at least 6 weeks apart
Pass valid for1 year from the report date

The blueprint warns that its content, question percentages and number of attempts can change. The pass mark for the GP and the Lab Technician is also 60 percent.

Blueprint: questions out of 150

The Prometric blueprint gives the number of questions in each area.

AreaQuestionsBreakdown
Nursing Fundamentals30Fundamentals 12; Physical assessment 9; Pharmacology 6; Clinical nutrition 3
Adult Nursing60Medical 15; Surgical 15; Critical care 11; Community 12; Mental health 7
Maternal-Child Nursing45Maternity 17; Gynecology 3; Neonatal 6; Pediatric medical 12; Pediatric surgical 7
Nursing Management and Leadership15Resources 3; Quality and safety 6; Teams 3; Informatics 3

Adult Nursing is the biggest area, so give it the most study time. See the Kuwait MOH exam for nurses page for more.

Kuwait Prometric exam validity and result

A Prometric page for Kuwait, seen as a search excerpt, says a pass is valid for 1 year from the report date and does not guarantee a licence. The sources we read do not say how or when the result is reported, so we cannot state it.

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Attempts, fee and what is not confirmed

The blueprint says 3 attempts with at least 6 weeks between each attempt. The Kuwait fee is not confirmed. Third-party guides quote amounts, but they are unverified and we do not repeat them. The exam language and the degree and experience rules are also not confirmed from official sources.

We found no Kuwait exam for pharmacists, dentists, physiotherapists, midwives or assistant nurses. Take the free 20-question check and visit the Kuwait MOH exam hub to continue.

Common questions

What is the Kuwait Prometric exam pass mark for nurses?

60 percent for the Registered Nurse exam, according to the Prometric blueprint for the Kuwait Licensing Exam.

How many questions are in the Kuwait Prometric exam for nurses?

150 MCQs in 170 minutes, including a 10-minute break.

How many times can I take the Kuwait Prometric exam?

3 attempts, with at least 6 weeks between each attempt.

How long is the Kuwait Prometric exam valid?

One year from the report date, according to a Prometric page excerpt. A pass does not guarantee a licence.

How much is the Kuwait Prometric exam fee?

Not confirmed. We could not find the fee in any source we could read.

Will the Kuwait blueprint change?

It can. The blueprint says content, percentages and attempts are subject to change.

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