Succeed in OSCEs and Practical Exams An Essential Guide for Nurses

by Merriman, Clair; Westcott, Liz

• ISBN13: 9780335237340
• ISBN10: 0335237347
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-10-01
• Publisher: Open Univ Pr

Summary

Need help to prepare and succeed in your OSCE or Practical Exam?OSCEs or practical examinations are intended to challenge you both personally and professionally, whilst testing your competence with the key clinical skills that nurses need to demonstrate to be effective in practice.This book is designed to be the ultimate companion to help you fly through OSCEs with ease. It covers: What OSCEs involve and how to prepare for them The most common types of OSCE scenarios What examiners are looking for in OSCEs How to develop your own clinical simulation learning style How to learn from your OSCEs How reflection can help give you greater understanding of your clinical simulation practice The book includes examples of OSCEs for you to work through, inspiring quotes and plenty of top tips to help you tackle your OSCEs with confidence!Succeed in OSCEs and Practical Examsis indispensable reading for nursing students taking all courses that involve OSCEs or practical exams - including diplomas, degrees and short CPD courses.

Author Biography

Clair Merriman is the Head of Professional Practice Skills in the School of Health and Social Care at Oxford Brookes University, UK. Liz Westcott is Director of Pre Qualifying Learning and Development in the School of Health and Social Care at Oxford Brookes University, UK.

Table of Contents

List of tables, diagrams and photographs	p. x
About the authors	p. xii
Acknowledgements	p. xiii
Introducing OSCEs and the book	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
How to use this book	p. 2
Essential skills clusters (ESCs)	p. 2
Use of simulated learning in nursing courses	p. 3
Use of terminology	p. 4
Overview of chapters	p. 4
How to start	p. 6
Chapter summary	p. 20
Understanding OSCEs: what you need to know	p. 21
The simulated learning environment	p. 21
Communication skills	p. 23
What is simulation?	p. 23
Simulation practical consent form	p. 24
Experiential learning	p. 27
How does simulation fit into student learning?	p. 28
NMC role in simulated learning	p. 29
Advantages of OSCEs	p. 30
Acquisition of skills	p. 30
What is an OSCE?	p. 36
Why use an OSCE?	p. 37
Types of assessment	p. 38
Chapter summary	p. 40
Preparing for your OSCE: getting the most out of your learning	p. 41
Understanding your own learning style	p. 41
Advice for students with disabilities including dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties	p. 44
Information you will receive prior to your OSCE	p. 46
Pre-reading	p. 48
Sample OSCE information sheet	p. 48
Chapter summary	p. 68
What to expect from your OSCE	p. 69
The layout of the room	p. 69
Equipment used	p. 70
Types of simulated client/model	p. 72
Computer/web-based OSCEs	p. 81
Types of OSCE	p. 81
The examiners' role and quality assurance	p. 87
Your role-behaviour and performance	p. 91
Professional skills	p. 91
Unfairness or discrimination	p. 93
Chapter summary	p. 94
Preparing for your OSCE: before and on the day	p. 95
Prior preparation	p. 95
Stress and your ability to manage it	p. 97
How environmental factors will affect you	p. 101
Nutrition and feeding your brain	p. 102
Hydration: why you need to keep drinking!	p. 104
The importance of exercise	p. 104
Ten simple steps to success	p. 105
Reducing OSCE nerves	p. 109
How to perform well in your OSCE	p. 110
Chapter summary	p. 113
Sample OSCEs: adult basic life support, medicines management and aseptic non-touch technique	p. 114
OSCE examples	p. 114
OSCE checklists	p. 115
Assessment marking criteria	p. 115
Other preparation aids	p. 116
OSCE example 1: adult basic life support	p. 117
OSCE example 2: medicines management	p. 127
OSCE example 3: aseptic non-touch technique	p. 138
Chapter summary	p. 144
After the OSCE has finished	p. 145
How to identify a good performance	p. 146
How to develop your skills for reflection	p. 147
Understanding the information you are given in feedback	p. 154
How to get the most from dialogue with your tutors	p. 155
Your motivational beliefs and self-esteem	p. 157
How to reduce the gap between your actual and ideal performance	p. 158
How you can contribute to evaluation	p. 161
Chapter summary	p. 162
Summary	p. 163
Introducing OSCEs	p. 163
Understanding OSCEs	p. 164
Preparing for your OSCE	p. 164
What to expect from your OSCE	p. 165
Preparing for your OSCE	p. 166
Sample OSCEs	p. 169
After the OSCE	p. 169
References	p. 171
Index	p. 177
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