Japanese Nursing Certification Exam

The term "Japanese Nursing Certification Exam" can refer to two different things:

1. National Nurse Licensure Examination (看護師国家試験 - Kangoshi Kokka Shiken):
⚫ This is the mandatory exam required to obtain a registered nurse license in Japan. It's administered by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (厚生労働省 - Kōseirōdōshō) and offered twice a year (usually in May and November).

Syllabus:
⚫ Nursing Fundamentals (看護基礎): 40% (Nursing process, ethics, communication, infection control, etc.)
⚫ Medical Sciences (医学・関連領域): 30% (Anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, etc.)
⚫ Nursing Care (看護技術): 30% (Basic nursing skills, specialized care techniques for various conditions, etc.)

Pattern:
⚫ Multiple-choice questions (90%)
⚫ Case-based questions (10%)
⚫ Exam duration: 5 hours

2. Japanese Nursing Association (JNA) Certification Exams:

⚫ These are optional exams offered by the JNA for nurses seeking advanced practice or leadership roles. There are three main categories:
⚫ Certified Nurse (認定看護師 - Nintei Kangoshi): Focuses on advanced clinical practice in specific areas.
⚫ Certified Nurse Administrator (認定看護管理者 - Nintei Kangoshi Kanrisha): Focuses on nursing management and leadership.
⚫ Certified Nurse Specialist (認定看護専門看護師 - Nintei Kangoshi Senshū Kangoshi): Combines advanced clinical practice with expertise in a specific area.

Each JNA certification exam has its own specific syllabus and pattern, which vary depending on the chosen field of specialization.

Resources:
⚫ National Nurse Licensure Examination: https://www.nurse.or.jp/english/working/ (Japanese, English available)
⚫ Japanese Nursing Association Certification Exams: https://www.nurse.or.jp/english/ (Japanese, English available)