English Exams for Foreign-Educated Nurses
TOEFL, IELTS, OET, which states require what.
English proficiency exams required for most internationally educated nurses.
Exam options
TOEFL iBT (most common). IELTS Academic. OET (Occupational English Test for Healthcare) increasingly accepted.
Scores
Vary by state. TOEFL typically 83+, IELTS 6.5-7.0+ overall.
Strategy
Take exam familiar with. OET healthcare-specific, may be easier for medical English.
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