What is OSCE exam for nursing?

The objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), first used in the 1970s, is an assessment of competence carried out in a well-planned, structured and objective way (Harden and Gleeson, 1979). It is well established within medicine and is used increasingly in nurse education (Nulty et al, 2011).

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What happens if I fail my OSCE twice?

If you do not pass your OSCE on your third attempt, your application will close and you’ll need to start a new application if you want to register with us. You must wait at least six months before you sit the OSCE again.

Is OSCEs hard to pass?

OSCEs or Objective Structured Clinical Exams are the ‘practical’ exam of medical school. It aims to prepare you for the clinical and communication aspects of becoming a doctor. They can seem really difficult and stressful, but with enough practice, you are likely to score well.

What happens if you don’t pass OSCE?

A complete fail would mean that the candidate must resit the whole OSCE. Meaning no ifs and buts, the candidate would again retake the full test and re-do all the stations. And this would incur the full cost of the test.

What happens if I fail OSCE?

If you fail your OSCE, you’ll get an email with feedback on which stations and elements you were unsuccessful in. This information will help you prepare for your resit attempt as you only need to resit the stations you did not pass.

How do you fail OSCE?

Let’s take a closer look at the top things that nurses fail on in their OSCE tests…

Lack or failure of Communication.
Failure to read the scenarios and instructions accurately and properly.
Unable to complete the documentation on time.
Failure to perform the hand hygiene.
Failure to identify patient’s allergy.

How many times can you fail OSCE?

How long is the OSCE exam?

between 10-17-minutes
OSCE stands for Objective Standard Clinical Examination, which is designed to test you on your UK pre-registration practical nursing standards. The OSCE comprises of six separate stations, with a duration between 10-17-minutes.