Objective Structured Clinical Examination

"...having just taken (and passed!) my OSCEs, I can still remember that awful journey to get to university on the day of my OSCEs. You’re nervous, you’re sweating (the pages of this guide are laminated, so essentially sweat-proof - they’ve thought of everything), you’re sure you’re not prepared and that you will forget everything and/or throw up on your assessor. Having this little book was great – I could flick to the pages and review the material. It is an excellent survival guide. I thoroughly recommend it, especially if you’re in your first year."- AC Silva, student nurse

• What is an Objective Structured Clinical Examination?Infection PreventionBlood Pressure MeasurementPulse and Respiration MeasurementTemperature Measurement Using a Tympanic ThermometerAseptic TechniqueElimination Needs: Stool SpecimenElimination Needs: Urine Testing (Urinalysis)Intramuscular Injection TechniqueAdministering Oral Fluids and Fluid BalanceCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Oral Drug AdministrationUseful WebsitesFurther ReadingFinal Tips