Hi I'm Hannah Ames


Hello, my name is Hannah I have been an adult nurse for 20 years, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with a Masters in Clinical Education and Fellowship of Advanced Higher Education.

I am a university lecturer with 6 years of experience teaching and assessing on BSc, MSc Nursing programmes, and FdSc Nursing Associate programmes. I am an experienced NMC Test of Competence OSCE trainer, supporting over 150 International Nurses to successfully pass and join the NMC register.


I have been nominated and shortlisted twice for the Student Nursing Times awards. In 2021 I was nominated for Teaching Innovation of the Year and in 2023 for University Educator of the Year. I am an extremely passionate educator and believe with the right support and guidance everyone can be successful and achieve their nursing career goals. I absolutely love being a nurse it is a highly rewarding and diverse career. I am delighted to be offering bespoke tutoring online and face-to-face,  to support people reach their dreams of becoming registered nurses.


Prices from £30 an hour discounts available to healthcare assistants and care home workers

Expert Nursing Tuition packages

International Nurse NMC OSCE Preparation

The NMC Test of Competence is extremely hard practical exam required for International Educated Nurses to become registered with the NMC. I have run an NMC Test of Competency OSCE training programme for the local NHS Trust, successfully educating 150 International nurses to pass the NMC OSCE exam achieving higher than national and test centre first time pass rates.


Online or face-to-face bespoke tutoring covering all aspects of the OSCE exam. Individual and small group sessions in a relaxed and supportive environment. Flexible sessions to work around time differences and work commitments. 


Tutoring comes with access to all OSCE teaching resources.


  • Full APIE stations and scenarios
  • Clinical Skills stations, videos, and practice resources
  • Professional Values and Evidence Based Practice scenarios.
  • Mock OSCE and feedback 
  • Whats app and email support.

BSc and MSc Tutoring

Academic requirements of nursing programmes can be difficult alongside working clinical placement hours.


Students can excel in clinical placement but be held back with academic course requirements, don’t let this stop you from achieving your nursing career dream. As an experienced lecturer, I can offer support tailored to your needs, online or face to face (depending on location)


  • Drug calculations and exam preparation
  • Tutoring for essay writing, researching, structure, referencing, and meeting the marking criteria.
  • Review of feedback and support with resubmissions and resits.
  • Draft reading and feedback 
  • Anatomy and Physiology exam preparation

Preparation for University

The Head Start programme will give you all the academic skills to be ready to start your University nursing programme. This 6-week  programme covers key academic skills including:


  • Reading and Researching skills searching the academic literature
  • Referencing and Plagiarism
  • Critical Appraisal and Evidence Based Practice
  • Essay Writing
  • Drug Calculations and Numeracy
  • Preparation for Practice Assessment, developing learning plans, and achieving practice assessment requirements.


On completion, you will have obtained key skills related to academic literacy, and gain confidence in the requirements of University level working. Giving yourself the best possible start to excel in your academic work from day one.