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Children's Nursing OSCE Preparation Programme for International Nurses
Our Children's Nursing OSCE Preparation Programme provides training to prepare internationally trained nurses to undertake the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Objective Structured Clinical Examination, or the NMC OSCE, which is part 2 of the Test of Competence to be eligible to register with the NMS as a Children's Nurse. The programme will help you to successfully prepare for completing the NMC OSCE.
Overview
Our 10 day training programme is delivered through a combination of self-directed and virtual learning, and face to face classroom time. This provides you with the opportunity to learn through classroom teaching, hands on role play for clinical stations and mock examinations. Before your programme starts, you will gain access to the GOSH DEN (our Virtual Learning Platform) where you will find key resources and materials to help you complete your self-directed learning to prepare for your course. Throughout and beyond the programme, you will be able to access a wealth of resources and materials to help you with your learning and successfully complete your NMC OSCE.
What will the course include?
The topics covered in the programme are spread over 10 days and include:
- Introduction to the Children's Nursing OSCE Preparation Programme
- NMC Code and 6 C's
- OSCE Testing Process
- Communicating with Children and Families
- Paediatric Early Warning Scoring (PEWS) System
- Individual Sessions Dedicated to the APIE Stations: Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
- Skills Stations and Skills Practice
- APIE Practical Run Through Sessions
- Mock OSCEs
How will this course help you?
By the end of the programme, you will be able to:
- Understand the OSCE and its importance for gaining registration as children's nurse with the NMC
- Understand how to prepare for the OSCE and have a deep understanding of the individual stations of examination
- Understand the NMC Code and how to put it into practice
- Gain awareness of the 6 Cs in nursing
- Undertake the NMC OSCE for Children's Nursing
Will there be a formal assessment?
There will be no formal assessments as part of this course. There will be an opportunity to submit work you complete within your own free time for the instructors to mark and provide feedback on.
How much does the programme cost?
The course fees are £1,000 per candidate.
When will the course run?
This course runs frequently with a new intake each month. Please contact us for more information. We will respond within 5 working days.
How do you book onto the course?
Please contact us via email and we will send you a booking form to complete.
Please note, this is a request and we will be in touch to confirm the course details for your candidate(s), or to discuss your request further.
Contact Us
For questions, more information or advice about the Children's Nursing OSCE Preparation Programme for International Nurses, please email us at International.Nurses@gosh.nhs.uk.