I worked as a nurse in the Philippines before moving to Canada as a caregiver. I am considering the UK instead of re-licensing here. For those who passed the OSCE, how long did you study and what helped most?
I prepared for eight weeks, full time, with my trust's training programme, and passed on the first attempt. What helped most was practising each station against the official marking criteria until the steps were automatic, especially the APIE stations (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) and the skills stations like medication administration. Record yourself and time everything. If your trust does not offer training, there are recognised preparation centres. Plan at least six to eight weeks, and do not underestimate the written documentation parts.
Not a nurse, but several members in our UK healthcare threads recommend checking whether your employer pays for a resit if needed. Some do, some do not, and it is worth knowing before you sign. Also ask whether you would be paid as a band 4 while preparing, and how many attempts the trust supports before the contract ends.
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