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Abu Dhabi DOH nursing exam: what to expect and how to prepare
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health Registered Nurse is set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH). Here is the format, the topics and a 7-day plan, from the regulator's own documents.
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Format
A 2024 DOH circular describes the Registered Nurse exam as 150 multiple-choice questions over 3 hours.
DOH has not published the pass mark in the documents we checked. Ask DOH when you book.
Topics
The regulator has not published how many questions come from each topic. Expect the main nursing areas:
- Nursing Fundamentals
- Adult Nursing
- Maternal–Child Nursing
- Management and Professional Practice
Attempts
UAE-wide rules generally allow three attempts, with a possible final attempt subject to approval. Confirm with DOH.
A 7-day study plan
- Day 1 Read the official guide. Note the topics, the time and the rules.
- Day 2 Answer 30 mixed questions. List your weakest topics.
- Day 3 Study your two weakest topics, then answer 30 questions on them.
- Day 4 Priority and safety: airway, breathing, circulation, then risk.
- Day 5 Answer a timed block at exam pace. Review every miss and why.
- Day 6 Take a full mock, or two timed blocks, and review again.
- Day 7 Light review only. Check your ID, booking and test-centre rules, then sleep.
Official sources
Rules change, so check the regulator before you book.
- DOH 2024 Nursing Licensing Circular (RN CBT)
- DOH professional qualification requirements
- UAE common PQR guidance
Healthcare Crown Academy is an independent study provider. Our questions are original practice material, not official exam questions. We are not endorsed by SCFHS, DHP, DHA or DOH.
