OSCEs in 3 weeks :/

Re: OSCEs in 3 weeks :/

melanie James — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 22:59:30 GMT

the first couple are nerve wracking but after that you will not worry, remember if gloves are present put them on, if there is an stuffed animal ask for assistance. remember to remove all jewellery, i removed mine before leaving for the exam. i had a bandage station and the assistant let go of the leg half way through my bandage!! i asked her again to hold until i was finished!! I was lucky when i did mine as i had no xrays, no surgical gloving or gowning!! I had the dispensing meds, fluids, blood smear, ear, clam la, instruments, ng tube, urinary cath, bandage, set up for blood sample, dipstick, anasthetic circuit.

You will be fine stay as relaxed as you can read scenario

Re: OSCEs in 3 weeks :/

xxserahxx — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 21:32:35 GMT

thanks guys, yes ive got in the habbit of chatting away while im doing it which does jog my memory sometimes if ive forgotten something. My main worry is asking for assistance to restrain and the dispensing medication one. i seem to really struggle with that calculation.

ahhhhh

Re: OSCEs in 3 weeks :/

Rachael_24 — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:07:47 GMT

Make sure that you read the scenario carefully! During mock OSCEs I once had a student position for a perfect cervical spine x ray. It was just a shame that the scenario was for the lumbar spine :( Remember that the examiners are not there to catch you out. They would genuinely like you to pass so don't let the presence of the examiner unnerve you and don't panic about being asked questions. Just take a few seconds to think about what they're asking before jumping in with an answer. I always found it useful to talk through what I was doing. It helped keep the nerves at bay. Good luck!!

Re: OSCEs in 3 weeks :/

Charlotte K — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 13:59:06 GMT

1. keep calm

2. read the scenario and think about what you are required to do rather than rushing in

3. if you make a mistake and there is time ask if you can start again

4. if you do make a mistake, move on and concentrate on the next task. Do not dwell on it.

5. Practice, practice, practice!

Good Luck!