How to pass your OSCE : a guide to success in nursing and midwifery / Jacqueline Bloomfield, Anne Pegram, Carys Jones.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction--1. What is an OSCE?:- So what is an OSCE?--Activity 1.1--The OSCE acronym--Objective ()--Structured (S)--Activity (1.2)--Clinical (C)--Activity (1.3)--Examination (E)--Knowing, showing, doing--Now what?--Types of OSCEs --Why do OSCEs doffer?--Recap and recall--quick quiz--2. Essential principles underpinning OSCEs:- Essential principles underpinning performance and behaviour--Activity 2.1--Activity 2.2--Activity 2.3-- Activity 2.4-- Putting it into practice--Activity 2.5--Recap and recall--Quick quiz--3. Personal learning and preparation for the OSCE:- Being an effective learner--Activity 3.1--Why and how do we learn?--Activity 3.2--Being strategic--Activity 3.3-- Looking for cues--Activity 3.4--Activity 3.5--Cognitive aspects of learning--Activity 3.6--Affective aspects of learning --Activity 3.7--Activity 3.8--What is the examiner looking for?--Activity 3.9--Activity 3.10--Study hints and tips for the OSCE--Recap and recall--Quick quiz--4. Preparation for the OSCE:- What you know at this stage--Essential elements of an OSCE--Timing--Demonstrating skill and knowledge--Your professional attitude and behaviour--Knowledge, motor skills, attitude, structure (KMAS)--Example 4.1: Hand hygiene--Activity 4.1--Example 4.2: Calculating a body mass index (BMI)--Activity 4.2--Example 4.3: Assessment of the eye--Activity 4.3--What does the examiner expect from you at the OSCE?--How to achieve a pass grade--Why KMAS is important--Activity 4.4--Activity 4.5--How do you feel about doing an OSCE?--Activity 4.6--Preparation is key to success--How to prepare for the day of the OSCE--Countdown to the OSCE day--Recap and Recall-- Quick quiz--5. The OSCE experience:- What is it like to take an OSCE?--The student perspective--Activity 5.1--Your OSCE preparation--Activity 5.2--Ten top tips from students--The examiner\'s perspective--Activity 5.3--Ten top tips from examiners--Avoiding common pitfalls--What does it feel like to be unsuccessful in an OSCE?--Moving on from the OSCE experience--Activity 5.4-- What happens if you are unsuccessful?--Activity 5.5--Some final comments: the OSCE rewards--Recap and recall- Quick quiz--Answers to activities and quick quizzes--My personal OSCE preparation plan--References--Recommended reading.

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) was developed for all undergraduate nursing programmes. This practical, easy to read, and interactive study guide helps nursing and midwifery students at all levels to maximize their chances of success with OSCEs.