The OSCE is part 2 of the NMC Test of Competence for nurses joining the UK register. It follows the APIE approach: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, plus clinical skills stations.

Learn the marking criteria

Each station is marked against published criteria. Practise saying what you’re doing out loud, because examiners can only mark what they see and hear.

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Introduce yourself, check identity and gain consent every single time. It’s easy marks.

Practise under time

Rehearse each station with a timer and a partner playing the patient. Record yourself and compare against the criteria.