osce ( observational structured clinical examination)

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Hi,

I am internationally trained nurse from India. I applied for registration as RN in college of nurses of Ontario Oct 2011. They took over a year and finally determined that my education/ experience is not equivalent to those of current graduates of Canadian nursing program. They have asked me to write Observational Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and pass in order to show equivalency. My question is that have anybody else been asked to take OSCE exam and what to expect? Also what does the college consider while evaluating education as other nurses from my college have been given eligibility without fulfilling any other criteria or exam!!

You are correct, the passing is not the greatest. There is a lot expected from the candidate when they are in the room during the test. I have been there and you are expected to know and apply every aspect of nursing possible into the exam to pass.

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Hello fellow IENs!

Don't be discouraged by the low passing rate. I would say go for it!

I passed the osce last august. It was tedious and quite hard but can be done!

Few tips:

Read the standards of care in CNO website as well as the examples

Review on physical assessment & history taking plus focus assessment

Watch you tube on how to deal with psyche pts manic/depressive/suicidals

How to deal with angry pts or relatives

Health teachings

Therapeutic communication

End of life care/palliative care

Practice in front of a mirror & pretend that you are talking to someone so you can observe your own gestures and tone of voice

Good communication skills is an asset so practice talking

Cases are easy its just that its too many and tiring!

Invest time practising & reviewing and give your best shot

Remember that if you pass it saves you a lot of time & money

Good luck!!! All the best!!!

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Thank you so much for that kakeru!! God bless you :) I have mine next month and I'm trying not to feel overwhelmed :( but your post has been very encouraging. So thank you and all the very best with the rest of the process.

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Hello fellow IENs!

Don't be discouraged by the low passing rate. I would say go for it!

I passed the osce last august. It was tedious and quite hard but can be done!

Few tips:

Read the standards of care in CNO website as well as the examples

Review on physical assessment & history taking plus focus assessment

Watch you tube on how to deal with psyche pts manic/depressive/suicidals

How to deal with angry pts or relatives

Health teachings

Therapeutic communication

End of life care/palliative care

Practice in front of a mirror & pretend that you are talking to someone so you can observe your own gestures and tone of voice

Good communication skills is an asset so practice talking

Cases are easy its just that its too many and tiring!

Invest time practising & reviewing and give your best shot

Remember that if you pass it saves you a lot of time & money

Good luck!!! All the best!!!

Hi kakeru,

Congratulations!! I messaged you privately by the way. Thanks!

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Has anyone done their osce exam and how it feels like?Ia it a pass or fail exam?wht about if you fail?what happens after osce?Thanks.

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OSCE this May 27,2015?

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Hi Im gonna get mine on October 2015

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Hi Im gonna get mine on October 2015

Hi, do you have reviewers for the exam?? From where are you?

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Hi everyone..

I had my OSCE in Jan 2015.I just got result with 3 competency gaps..I dont know what to do?

Does anybody know how to satisfy these 3 competency gaps...I need ur help ...

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Hi everyone..

I had my OSCE in Jan 2015.I just got result with 3 competency gaps..I dont know what to do?

Does anybody know how to satisfy these 3 competency gaps...I need ur help ...

You should have been informed on how to satisfy the competencies. Usually further courses by an accepted school usually resulting in $$ and a student visa

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.
Hi everyone..

I had my OSCE in Jan 2015.I just got result with 3 competency gaps..I dont know what to do?

Does anybody know how to satisfy these 3 competency gaps...I need ur help ...

That information should have been provided along with your results. You don't say which province you're in so it's very difficult to know what to tell you.

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hi Im shi . I just want to ask how was OSCE part 1 exam here in philippines? thank you

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