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Exam Information
Official specifications published by OMSB
Exam Format
150 min
100
Not publicly disclosed
Professional Licensure
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE, OMSB National Test Center, Innovation Park Muscat
Validity
Required for employment in Oman healthcare sector
Contact OMSB for attempt limits and recertification requirements
OMSB-OEN Exam Topics and Domains
OMSB-OEN is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with Critical care, Emergency departments, Medical-surgical units, All healthcare settings, and more.
1
Principles of Care (Standards of Care, Legal and Ethical Practice, and Leadership and Management)
20%
Standards of Care
Professional Practice StandardsInfection Prevention and ControlPatient Safety
- Apply professional standards of care in nursing practice
- Implement infection prevention and control measures
- Ensure patient safety through evidence-based protocols
Legal and Ethical Practice and Cultural Congruent Care
Legal Aspects of NursingEthical PracticeCultural Congruent Care
- Practice within legal and ethical frameworks
- Respect and integrate cultural diversity in care
- Advocate for patient rights
Leadership and Management
Nursing LeadershipResource Management
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Manage healthcare resources efficiently
- Promote quality improvement initiatives
Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Therapeutic CommunicationTeamwork and Collaboration
- Communicate effectively with patients and families
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Document care accurately and comprehensively
2
Evidence-Based Practice Including Research and Epidemiology
5%
Evidence-Based Practice
Research MethodologyCritical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Apply nursing process to clinical practice
- Utilize evidence-based practice principles
- Engage in critical thinking and problem-solving
Epidemiology
Disease Distribution and Determinants
- Understand basic epidemiological principles
- Apply epidemiological concepts to nursing practice
- Contribute to disease surveillance and prevention
3
Adult Health Nursing
30%
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Cardiovascular DisordersRespiratory DisordersGastrointestinal DisordersRenal and Urological DisordersEndocrine and Metabolic DisordersNeurological DisordersMusculoskeletal DisordersHematological and Immunological DisordersOncological Nursing
- Assess and manage adult patients with various medical-surgical conditions
- Implement evidence-based interventions for common disorders
- Provide patient education for disease management
Critical Care Nursing
Critical Care Assessment and MonitoringMedication Management in Critical Care
- Provide specialized care for critically ill patients
- Monitor and interpret complex physiological data
- Respond to critical emergencies
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Health Education
- Promote health and wellness
- Educate patients on disease prevention
- Facilitate lifestyle modifications
4
Maternal Health Nursing
10%
Prenatal Care
Antepartum Assessment and ManagementPregnancy Complications
- Provide comprehensive prenatal care
- Identify and manage pregnancy complications
- Educate pregnant women on health maintenance
Intrapartum Care
Labor and Delivery
- Support women during labor and delivery
- Monitor maternal and fetal well-being
- Assist with normal and complicated deliveries
Postpartum Care
Postpartum Assessment and Management
- Provide postpartum care to mothers
- Promote successful breastfeeding
- Identify and manage postpartum complications
5
Child Health Nursing
10%
Pediatric Assessment and Care
Growth and DevelopmentCommon Pediatric Conditions
- Assess growth and development in children
- Manage common pediatric health conditions
- Provide family-centered care
Specialized Pediatric Nursing
Neonatal NursingAcute and Chronic Pediatric Conditions
- Provide specialized care for neonates and critically ill children
- Manage pediatric emergencies
- Support families of children with chronic conditions
6
Mental Health Nursing
10%
Psychiatric Assessment and Care
Mental Health AssessmentCommon Mental Health Disorders
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments
- Implement therapeutic interventions for mental health disorders
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients
Crisis and Emergency Mental Health
Suicidal and Violent BehaviorPsychopharmacology
- Manage psychiatric emergencies
- Assess and intervene with suicidal patients
- Safely administer psychotropic medications
7
Community Health and Gerontology
15%
Community Health Nursing
Public Health PrinciplesOccupational HealthCommunicable Disease Control
- Assess community health needs
- Implement population-based interventions
- Manage communicable disease outbreaks
Gerontological Nursing
Aging ProcessGeriatric Syndromes
- Provide comprehensive care to elderly patients
- Manage geriatric syndromes
- Promote healthy aging
How do I earn this certification?
Passing OMSB-OEN earns the OMSB OEN Certification certification. It sits in the Nursing Licensure for Oman track.
Next Level Options
- OMSB Specialty Certifications After gaining licensure and clinical experience, nurses may pursue specialty certifications in various areas
- Advanced Nursing Roles Pursue advanced degrees and roles in nursing
Alternative Paths
- Other OMSB Healthcare Professional Exams
- Global Nursing Credentials
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-11-17
Updates
Computer-Based Testing Current All OMSB exams delivered via computer-based testing platform • Release date: 2006
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Nurses who graduated from private or governmental nursing colleges in Oman and International nursing graduates seeking employment in Oman.
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from recognized local or international colleges
- Completion of clinical nursing practice
- Review of suggested textbook resources