OSCES for Nurses

  • Urinalysis

    Urinalysis

    Test the urine sample and document the result.

  • good communications

    Good Communication – Pass

    Mrs Tate is coming to see you to discuss Alice’s return home from her perspective as the main carer. An example of Good Communication

  • badcomms

    Bad Communication – Fail

    Mrs Tate is coming to see you to discuss Alice’s return home from her perspective as the main carer.

  • oxygen_therapy

    Oxygen Therapy

    Please administer the prescribed humidified oxygen. Discuss the role of humidification and oxygen safety with the examiner.

  • blood_pressure

    Blood Pressure Technique

    Take the patient’s blood pressure and document the reading

  • oraldrug

    Oral Drug Administration

    Prepare and administer their oral medication. Explain each stage of the process to your mentor (a registered nurse) who will act as the secondary signature.

  • oralhygiene

    Oral Hygiene

    You are asked to undertake an oral assessment, document and discuss your findings. Then assist Mr.Thomas with oral hygiene, explaining the rationale for your actions.

  • handwashing

    Hand Washing

    An elderly patient who has suffered a recent stroke requires some assistance with their breakfast. Demonstrate the correct hand washing procedure that should be undertaken before commencing this task.

  • peakflow

    Peak Flow Technique

    Explain and demonstrate peak flow technique to a patient who suffers from asthma.