SNLE Saudi Nursing Licensing Exam

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What is Saudi Nursing Licensure Exam (SNLE)?

If you intend to work in Saudi Arabia or get postgraduate training at the Saudi Commission for Heath Specialties (SCFHS), then it is mandatory that you sit and pass the Saudi Nursing Licensure Examination (SNLE).

Who is eligible to give the SNLE Saudi Nursing exam?

To apply for the Saudi Nursing Licensing Exam (SNLE), you must have a recognized primary degree (BSN or equivalent) and commenced training the internship year (for Nationals) and a minimum of 1  year of experience (after 1 year of internship) working in private clinic or hospital (for Foreigners).

SNLE Nursing Exam pattern or Exam format:

  • As of 2024, it is a  4 hrs 30 minutes,  examination of 200 Multiple- Choice- Questions (MCQs).
  • The exam is divided into two parts of 100 questions each (total of 200 MCQs) with time allocation of 2 hours for each part.
  • There is a scheduled break between the first part and second part, with a break time of 30 minutes.

SNLE Nursing prometric exam in Saudi Arabia Syllabus:

Sections

Sub-sections

Proportion

Nursing Fundamentals

Fundamentals of nursing

8%

20%

Physical assessment

6%

Pharmacology

4%

Clinical of nutrition

2%

Adult Nursing

Medical nursing

10%

40%

Surgical nursing

10%

Critical care nursing

7%

Community nursing

8%

Mental/psychiatric nursing

5%

Maternal Nursing

Maternity nursing

11%

12%

Gynecology

2%

Pediatrics Nursing

Neonatal nursing

4%

17%

Pediatric medical

8%

Pediatric surgical

5%

Nursing Management and Leadership

Resources to support and coordinate patient care

2%

10%

Quality and safe patient care at the frontline

4%

Nursing teams and interprofessional relations

2%

Nursing informatics for safe and legal delivery of patient care

2%

Total

100%

100%

Notes: To practice few past SNLE Nursing exam questions for free,  click here  and choose SNLE from the list of exams.

Saudi SNLE Nursing exam Fees:

Dataflow verification fees

990 AED

Saudi Prometric Nursing Exam fees

260 USD

SNLE Nursing Exam: How to apply?

Things to remember

  • Ensure that you have no gap in your professional practice before applying. If you have been out of practice for two consecutive years or more, please apply for training.
  • In case you did not complete the application requirements within 30 days of submission, the application will be closed.
  • The professional classification is valid for one year for professional registration purposes. Exceeding this period, makes it necessary for you to apply for SCFHS re-classification service so that you can re-apply for professional registration service.
  • For our Team to schedule your Prometric Saudi SNLE Licensing Exam, contact us here

Steps

  • Using Dataflow services, complete verification of all certificates.
  • Create a new mumaris plus account.
    • Click on Sign Up button at the bottom of the box.
    • Enter first name and last name exactly similar to your iqama ID/Passport ID.
    • Enter email ID and click confirm.
    • Type an 8 letter password, and reconfirm it.
    • You will receive an email confirmation on the email ID you provided.
    • Click on 'activate account' on the email to complete activating your account.
    • Sign in to your account using the email and password.

Using the Mumaris plus account, Click on Start Classification.

Then choose 'Professional Classification' from the list and start by completing the application and uploading the necessary documents. In about a month's time, an eligibility number will be issued by SCFHS as to schedule your exam. The eligibility number is unique to you and allows you to sit the appropriate test according to your qualifications and experience as to be licensed to practice in KSA. 

Finally, use the eligibility number on the Prometric Website to schedule your exam.

The professional classification is valid for one year for professional registration purposes. Exceeding the period mentioned will obligates you to apply for re-classification service therefore you can apply for professional registration service.

SNLE Nursing exam results and pass score:

Test results will be available online 2-6 weeks after the testing, made available in Mumaris plus. The recommended pass score for SDLE is 500 on 800. This means you must get roughly 62.5 % of all the questions correctly answered. Start  solving Saudi Nursing past exam questions by clicking here.

SNLE Prometric Saudi Nursing Exam Questions:

Since the SNLE exams are computerized, it is best recommended that you practice SNLE exam questions using an online application. One of the most commonest challenges, candidates attending SNLE nursing exam is the head-ache and distraction they undergo due to the need to focus on computer screen for extended hours.

If you are someone who do not work on computer screens for much time, it is best you get used to working on a big screen well ahead of your exams. Preparing using an exam simulated software will help you familiarize with the exam flow, well ahead of your actual exam. eNursing Portal has Saudi nurse exam study material (SNLE Question Bank) with a collection of more than 1500 nursing exam questions. Having everything you need in one place, presented in distilled condensed form will help you prepare for your exams in a shorter time productively. 

If you have already prepared for your exams, you can still test the quality of your preparation and familiarize with the exam software using our SNLE Mock tests. eNursing Portal Mock tests are not quizzes, but our application closely mimics the software application the Saudi Commission for Heath Specialties (SCFHS) and Prometric uses in administering the exam. To use  eNursing Saudi Mock tests click here.

How many times can one attempt the SNLE nursing exam?

All eligible nurses may take Saudi SNLE exam up to four times a year with the same SCFHS classification. 

Typically, your eligibility to take the exam lasts for three months from the eligibility issuance date. During this time you are entitled to take the same exam twice. If your three-month period has expired, you must contact SCFHS to determine whether your eligibility period can be extended. If you'd like our Team to schedule your Prometric Saudi Nurse Exam contact us here.