NMC OSCE
Mental Health
NMC OSCE Preparation
Welcome to the SAMSON Nursing OSCE portal.
This portal is segmented into three specialized categories: Adult, Midwifery, and Mental Health OSCE courses. Ensure you navigate to the appropriate category for relevant and specific information.
About the Adult OSCE Exam
The NMC OSCE exam consists of 10 stations:
- Four stations that are interconnected within a scenario, following the APIE (Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation) process.
- Four stations that are interconnected within a scenario, following the APIE (Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation) process.
- Two stations designed to assess candidates’ values, behaviors, and their ability to apply evidence-based practice in nursing.
Who is the course for?
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This nursing OSCE course is designed for foreign-trained nurses who are getting ready for the NMC OSCE exam.✓
We offer specialized courses for Adult nursing, Midwifery, and Mental health OSCEs.✓
Nurses are strongly advised to select the appropriate type of OSCE course that aligns with their specific area of practice.
Course Aims
This course is designed with the following aims:
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Equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to confidently perform skilled OSCEs, including tasks such as oxygen administration, IM (Intramuscular) injections, nasopharyngeal suctioning, wound assessment, and Antiseptic Non-touch techniques (ANTT).✓
Provide participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively approach scenarios related to professional values and evidence-based practice in nursing.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this Nursing OSCEs course, participants will have the capability to
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Assess Patient Needs: Develop proficiency in assessing patient needs, safely administer medications, formulate comprehensive patient care plans, and effectively hand over patient care to other healthcare professionals or colleagues.✓
Master Daily Nursing Skills: Acquire a thorough understanding of essential daily nursing skills pertinent to their specific area of practice. This includes tasks like oxygen administration, nasogastric tube insertion, and in-hospital resuscita✓
Navigate Professional Values and Evidence-Based Scenarios: Gain the skills required to confidently approach and respond to scenarios related to professional values and evidence-based nursing practices.
Learning Outcomes
One successful completion of this nursing course, learners will have the capacity to:
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Execute Commonly Tested Skills: Proficiently perform the skills that are frequently assessed in nursing OSCE exams.✓
Administer Medications: Safely administer oral, injectable, or intravenous medications as required.✓
Create Patient Care Plans: Develop the skills needed to construct effective nursing patient care plans that prioritize patient well-being.✓
Handover Patient Care: Effectively transfer patient care responsibilities to another healthcare professional, ensuring continuity of care.✓
Navigate Professional Values: Respond adeptly to scenarios involving professional values, in alignment with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) code.✓
Understand Evidence-Based Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based practice by composing a summary from a research article.
Mental Health OSCE
Schedule
Day 1
| Introduction: | ICE breaker |
| Handouts: | NMC code of conduct |
| Housekeeping: | |
| Core skills: | MUST |
| Hand hygiene: | PHQ9 |
| NEWS chart: |
- •Day 2:APIE Scenarios
- •Day 3:APIE Scenarios
- •Day 4:APIE Scenarios
- •Day 5:APIE mock
- •Day 6:Skills stations
- •Day 7:Skills stations
- •Day 8:Evidenced based
- •Day 9:APIE Mock
- •Day 10:Professional values
- •Day 11:Full Mock
Course Content
The course is meticulously designed to provide comprehensive coverage of all potential stations you might encounter during the exam.
This includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
Core Skills
- •Hand hygiene
- •MUST
- •NEWS chart
- •PHQ9
APIE Stations
Approach to APIE station
- •Panic disorder
- •Depression
- •Mania
- •E.t.c
Skills Stations
- •Administration of suppositories
- •De-escalation
- •Nutritional assessment (MUST)
- •E.t.c
Evidence Based Practice (10 minutes all)
- •Ankle Sprain
- •Autism Spectrum Disorder
- •Bedside Handover
- •E.t.c
Professional Values (10 minutes all)
- •Bullying
- •Concealment of bed status
- •E.t.c
Why Choose the Samson OSCE Course?
1. Affordable Rates: We offer quality training at competitive prices.
2. High Success Rate: Many of our students pass their exams on the first try.
3. Focused Training: We adapt our lessons to fit each student’s needs.
4. Ongoing Support: We’re here for you, even after the exam, to provide extra help if needed.
5. Small Class Sizes: We keep our classes small to ensure each student gets personal attention.
6. Flexible Learning: Our program is designed for your convenience. Start online and finish in person to suit your schedule.
7.Accurate Curriculum: We cover all potential stations, ensuring comprehensive preparation.
Choose the Samson Training Program for a thorough and accessible training experience tailored for your success..