OSCE

RE: OSCE

Alison Hague — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:19:28 GMT

Do talk through what you are doing - I had settling up for a blood sample and we always use a bottle of surgical spirit at work - I couldn't see any amongst the things on the table and I was worried about running out of time so I made two cotton wool swabs and said 'this is my surgical spirit swab for skin prep, but I can't see any spirit - and this is my swab for post venepuncture pressure'. I finished setting up and the examiner said - 'run me through your swabs again - everything you need to do the task is here' - which is when I saw the little packet with the pre-prepared swab in it! - so I put that on the table - at least she knew that I knew it was meant to be there because I'd mentioned it! Anyway - good luck to you all - it honestly isn't quite as bad as you think it's going to be

RE: OSCE

Heather Bacon — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 11:43:18 GMT

I am also doing mine for the first time tomorrow.

Leaving this afternoon as I have to stay over night, mine are at 8:30am and 3-4 hours drive away.

I am just trying to make myself think that they will be fine, no different to my mocks and I do these things everyday.

The worst that can happen is I will have to re-sit....annoying but not the end of the world!

RE: OSCE

Michelle Rewcastle — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 11:25:04 GMT

Also doing mine on saturday - first time.

I plan on arriving in plenty of time - I stress when I feel short of time, and have a cuppa to calm me down when I arrive. My partner is driving me, so I am bringing the dog to pet whilst I wait to go into building- again to try and stop me stressing. I hope because I have practiced them with different people, I won't feel as nervous with the examiners.

Good luck everyone, remember your gloves and breathe!!

RE: OSCE

Rachael_24 — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 08:26:37 GMT

Key thing is not to panic!

You perform these tasks on a daily basis so you should be able to do them in an exam situation.

Don't rush! It feels like you don't have long to perform the task but I promise that they allow you plenty of time!

Talk through what you are doing - it ensures that the examiner doesn't miss anything and it helps you to work through the task in a structured manner.

Good luck!!

RE: OSCE

kerryfeehan — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:05:05 GMT

Make the most of the time you have whilst waiting to go into the station by reading your scenario thoroughly! Plan how you are going to do each task. When you go in, look around so you know where anything is and if you are unsure of something don't be afraid to ask the examiner! Talk through what you are doing so the examiner doesn't miss anything. Afterwards I recommend a nice hot relaxing bubble bath to wash away any horrid post exam thoughts lol Worse case scenario is a re sit which whilst awful...it is not the end of the world! Fingers crossed for you, I passed second time myself :)

RE: OSCE

kkatkatk — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 21:30:34 GMT

Im sitting mine for the first time on saturday, sorry i have no tips for you but do you have any for me?!!