The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) was developed for all undergraduate nursing programmes, with the aim of emphasising the need for nursing students to be competent in clinical skills, to assess clinical reasoning skills and as a means of standardizing the assessment process. This practical, easy to read and interactive study guide helps nursing and midwifery students at all levels to maximise their chances of success with OSCEs. It features case studies, quick quizzes, recap and recall summaries and an OSCE preparation plan; all of which help to prepare the student for the examination. Hints and tips on what to expect during the examination and pointers on what the examiner will be looking for, together with a comprehensive chapter on personal learning will help to guide the student through the process and maximise their chances of success! "Very readable with useful tips and information for students" Cath Hill, Keele University "I found the book extremely relevant from the students' perspective, reader friendly and well structured. Quizzes and activities excellent." - Liz Day, Senior Lecturer, Nursing and Health Care Practice, University of Derby "A useful and easily digested text on this important assessment strategy", Ms. Karen Lumsden, Faculty of Nursing and Applied Clinical Studies, Canterbury Christchurch University "Useful for students as they prepare... Easy to read and understand." Kirsty Wedgbury, Faculty of Health and Community Care, Birmingham City University

A student-friendly and practical guide to revision, offering step-by-step instructions for the 10 most commonly assessed skills, example marking sheets, typical examiners questions, and suggested answers to help nursing students achieve success in an OSCE.

The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice - as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide. This guide has everything you need in one place - including common questions, model answers, how to present your answers to examiners, and numerous practical tips for success - all written by doctors and students who have recently completed the exam process. Ideal for OSCE candidates wanting to blitz their exams, this book will also make a useful day-to-day reference guide for professionals. Over 100 common scenarios - including medical history taking, clinical examination, practical skills and communication skills Covers specialities including orthopaedics, paediatrics, psychiatry, radiology, prescribing, O&G, ophthalmology, ENT Over 300 full colour clinical photos to bring the text to life, including images of patients with disease features Clearly outlines how to relay the assessment of a patient to an examiner or to other doctors on a ward round Model answers to key OSCE questions Written and reviewed by doctors and senior medical students - essential guidance from those in the know New data interpretation chapter New dedicated ophthalmology chapter

This book aims to provide an easily accessible quick reference guide for advanced nursing students preparing to undertake practical examinations to assess advanced clinical practice competence, and students preparing for practical examinations in non-medical prescribing assessment. These examinations are commonly known as objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs). The book is a preparation and revision tool, designed to be read in conjunction with any recommended core clinical textbooks: however, along with giving students step-by-step instructions on performing well in OSCE scenarios, it also gives guidance to academic staff on preparing to teach and mark OSCEs. This book uses a case study approach to OSCEs in a coherent, consistent, and easily understandable style. Both authors are clinical academic nurse practitioners who regularly work in clinical practice in conjunction with teaching advanced nurse practitioner and non-medical prescribing students.

Aimed at advanced nursing students preparing for advanced clinical practice competence OSCEs, this book provides step-by-step instructions on performing well in OSCE scenarios.

The book is concise, practical and focuses on issues of most concern to students preparing for OSCEs. Chapters on what to expect, preparing on the day, tips for performing, assessment critieria, successful OSCE examples and material on other practical assessment forms, such as MCQ exams, exam essays and seen exams are all included. The book is full of examples, FAQs and real student tips.

This is a practical revision book for learning techniques to pass clinical examinations in all the major clinical subjects for final examinations. The book covers Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Psychiatry. Each section starts with advice on the general aspects of examination of the patients, followed by a series of clinical problems presented in the form of cases. Each case includes a fact file of key points to remember about this condition, and advises on the likely discussion points that can be asked. The book outlines in each clinical problem the likely use of OSCE, short and long case examinations.