A nurse must have passed the IELTS (International English Language Test) in order to work in the United States of America. 

Certain nurses, however, are not required to write the IELTS. The requirements for this exemption are dependent on their entry-level education and origin.

The IELTS exam pattern consists of 4 components: 

  • Listening 
  • Reading 
  • Writing
  • Speaking. 

We have compiled a list of points you should look out for in each section to help guide you in preparation for your IELTS exam. You will need an overall score of 6.5 and a speaking band of 7 to pass. 

Listening: 

  • Distractors will be used in the listening test to trick you. These are the wrong choices with the correct answers that appear correct, which may misguide or confuse you. 
  • Any word spelled incorrectly will be marked wrong. When grading your responses, grammatical errors are also taken into account.
  • There is no negative grading in the IELTS Listening module for answers that are left blank. As a result, if you don’t know the answer, you may guess.
  • You will only hear the audio once. As a result, it’s critical that you don’t get sidetracked or lose track of what’s going on. 

Speaking

  • Before your examination, be sure to fully familiarize yourself with the test structure and pattern by completing several practice exams, so there are no unexpected surprises on the exam day.
  • It is critical to maintain eye contact with the interviewer, smile occasionally, and speak professionally and respectfully.
  • The goal of the IELTS is to assess your English language fluency, therefore you must respond with lengthy answers and avoid giving monotone responses.
  • Interviewers will notice when a candidate has memorized their answers. This will negatively affect the candidate’s results. Interviewers are looking for spontaneity and the ability to react correctly and quickly.

Reading: 

  • It is essential to read the question first and then skim through the text for comparable material, scanning or reading just the parts of the passage that are relevant to the question.
  • It is important to spend sufficient time fully reading, understanding, and analyzing the issue.
  • This is particularly important in True/False/Not Given and Yes/No/Not Given questions. We often assume information based on what our brains can learn and act on it.

Writing

  • Use paragraphs for each idea and make sure your response includes an introduction, body, and conclusion. 
  • Take your time to fully study the question and determine how many sections it has.
  • Your final band score may be affected if you offer an unclear viewpoint in Writing Task 2. Make sure you choose a viewpoint and stay with it throughout your answer.
  • Spelling plays a big part in written communication, therefore it is critical that you spell properly.
  • Your essay should have more than 400 words.

If you are a Registered Nurse, click the Apply here button to make your dream a reality.