Complete Guide on Saudi Prometric Exam for Nurses (Saudi Licensure Exam)

Updated: May 2017

Presently, a lot of Filipino nurses are having difficulties on applying for a Saudi Prometric Exam because of the changes made by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS). When I scheduled my exam years ago, you only have to vistit the Prometric Site. However, in the new process, nurses are required to have an eligibility number before scheduling the exam. This revision of policy allowed them to screen first the candidates before permitting them to take the exam.

With reference to this matter, I have decided to make a blog post on how to get an eligibility number for a Prometric exam (Saudi Licensing Exam) to help my fellow Filipino nurses.

I. Acquiring your Eligibility Number (I highly recommend using a desktop/laptop, web browsing in phone might cause you problems during the process.)

1. First and foremost, go to the SCFHS website, click the box for E-Services, then click Mumaris > Practitioners > Create Eligibility Number for Applicant from outside KSA. Then, read the instructions and click the link given at the end. Click here for the same link (Note: the url address may vary from time to time).

2. On the Mumaris System home page. Click Practitioner New Account to create your new account. Read the general instructions carefully, then click Done to proceed. Afterwards, answer the questions on the site. Do you have a SCFHS Professional Registration Card? - No. Are you applying from out side KSA? - Yes.

3. The process from here onwards are pretty much easy and straightforward. There's no need to fill up the entries for arabic language (ARA). Just make sure that you fill in the necessary information, especially those marked with a red star. Also, the site will automatically generate the Hijri dates (Islamic Calendar) for you, so no need to stress about that. After reviewing your information, click Proceed.

4. You will then receive an activation link from SCFHS on your email address. Click the link and follow the instructions. At this moment, you just have to continue filling out the forms and uploading essential documents. If you are experiencing difficulties, refer to this PDF file by SCFHS for step by step instructions.

5. You can now start uploading your documents (your files must be attached in PDF and photos in JPEG that does not exceed 1 mb). Mentioned hereunder are the required documents:

Qualifications Certificate (College Diploma)

Experience Certificate (Certificate of Employment)

Board Certificate, Board Rating, PRC License ID

Academic Transcript / Log Book / Training Program Content (TOR and RLE)

Passport Copy (PDF)

Passport sized Photo in white background (JPEG)

6. After uploading all the needed documents, just wait for their response which will be sent on your email address. The email will contain 2 numbers, one is your eligibility ID and the other one is the verification code for your Data Flow Registration. (Note: Please click the link on your email directly to avoid errors such as "Eligibility ID does not exist or is already used.")

II. Scheduling your Exam (Prometric or Pearson Vue Test Center)

The computer based licensing examination can now be taken in two testing centers (Prometric and Pearson Vue).

PROMETRICS GUIDE:

When you receive your eligibility number and the link sends you to Prometric website, just follow the instructions below.

1.1 On your email click the link for Classification Exams, then go to Professional classification examinations.

1.2 On Step 1: Select your program, select Academic, Professional Licensure & Certification, Government, and Corporate Programs, then choose Saudi Licensing Examination. On Step 2: Select your region, choose Philippines.

1.3 On the next page, select schedule an appointment, then click Next, afterwards review the policy and then select I agree.

1.4 You then need to provide the Eligibility ID number that was sent to you and type the first 4 letters of your Last Name. 

1.5 After that, you can now choose your desired test location and dates. Here are the locations of Prometric Test Centers in the Philippines: 

#8475 & #8479 | 2/F Ateneo Professional Schools, 130 HV Dela Costa St. Salcedo Village, Makati City. In Manila, exams are on Tuesdays until Fridays.

#8473 | Cebu City Int'l Stc, C/O Train, Educ & Dec Cons Inc Suite 308, Centro Maximo D Jakosalem Street, Cebu City. In Cebu, exams are on Mondays 'til Thursdays.

1.6 After choosing your test schedule, proceed to the payment of the exam which is currently $239 as of May 2017 (thank you for the update Josephine). Fill in the details of your credit card and click Complete Registration.

PEARSON VUE GUIDE:

However, if you are sent to the Pearson Vue website, do not worry. The process of booking the exam is quite similar.

2.1 Sign-in with the login credentials you are given on your email. (you do not need to create a new account in the Pearson Vue website).

2.2 Schedule your examination date. Test locations of Pearson Vue Test Centers in Philippines:

MISNet Education, Inc.-Manila, Philippines | Unit 2201 Antel Corporate 2000 Centre, 121 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City 1227

Pearson Professional Centers-Manila, Philippines | 27th Floor, Trident Tower, 312 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City 1227

MISNet Education Inc. - Cebu City | Unit 401 Don A.Gothong Centre (Sugbutel), Sergio Osmeña Boulevard, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City 600

2.3 After paying the exam fee ($239), you will receive a confirmation email (within 48 hours). If any information is incorrect, you can call at 800 844 3692 (if you are in Saudi Arabia) and at +971 4 453 5380 (International Calls) between 08:30 and 17:00 UAE time, Sunday to Thursday, excluding Fridays, Saturdays and UAE Holidays or email them.

2.4 If everything is good, print the booking confirmation and bring it with you together with your valid ID or passport on the day of your exam.

WHAT TO REVIEW?
Here are the study references posted on their website:

1. Student Workbook and Resource Guide for Olds' Maternal-Newborn Nursing and Women's Health Across the Lifespan by Michele W Davidson RN Ph.D. CNM, Latest Edition.
2. Olds' Maternal-Newborn Nursing and Women's Health Across the Lifespan, by Michele R. Davidson, Latest Edition.
3. NCLEX-RN® Maternal-Neonatal Nursing Made Incredibly Easy by Lippincott, Latest Edition.
4. All-In-One Care Planning Resource, By Swearinger, Elsevier, Latest Edition.
5. Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Latest Edition.
6. Nursing Assistant: A nursing Process Approach, Hegner, Acella and Caldwell, Delmar, Latest Edition.
7. Care of the Patient in Surgery, By Rothrock, Elsevier, Latest Edition.
8. Fundamentals of Nursing: Standards and Practice, Delmar, Latest Edition.
9. Brunner and Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Latest Edition.
10. Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing (Hockenbury, M.J. and Wilson ,D) Missouri: Mosby, Latest Edition.
11. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing (Kyle,T. and Carman,S.). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Latest Edition.

The exam is 100 items Multiple Choice Questions that can be answered within 2 and a half hours. That means you have to allot 1.5 mins per question when answering the exam

The content/topics are:
1. Fundamentals - 24%
2. Medical - 19%
3. Surgical - 18%
4. Pediatrics - 16%
5. Community - 13%
6. Obstetrics and Gynecology - 10%

Passing Score: 
Nurse Technician - 45%
Nurse Specialist - 50%

III. Data Flow Registration

1. Click the link on your email, then sign up to create an account. Click here to sign up.

2. Read and follow the instructions, then upload the necessary documents again.

3. You will need to pay about 500 SR (around Php 6,600) for the verification of your documents. Check the Verification Fees.

4. You just need to check the status of your data flow application from time to time. Check your status here.

AND YOUR DONE!

Important Things to Remember: 

• Avoid duplicate accounts, you can only use your email and mobile number in one account.
• Please be patient in waiting for your eligibility number, it might take a week or even a month.
• The type of exam will be chosen by the SCHFS (Nurse Specialist Exam is usually harder than the Nurse Technician Exam)
• On the day of examination, please bring a print out of your confirmation letter and don't forget your ID.
  
  Most importantly, PRAY! God has planted the desire on your heart to go abroad and that means He has purpose for you there. Pray in every step of your journey and ask God for guidance. To the one reading, I pray that and declare the victory in your exam in the Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour, Amen and Amen!

Additional Info:

• For those who failed on their first and second attempt, you can request for reactivation of your eligibility number on this link. 
• If you are a Filipino located in Saudi who doesn't have any previous registration in Saudi Council as a Nurse (meaning no Saudi License), you can still register thru Mumaris. The process will still be the same, the only difference is when you create a new account just answer the following questions with NO:
   Do you have a SCFHS Professional Registration Card? - No.
  Are you applying from outside KSA? - No.

You can also visit the Complete Guide on Overseas NMC Registration for Filipino Nurses if you are thinking of applying in UK as a nurse. God bless!