Comprehensive preparation is vital and increases your confidence in performing skills during the OSCE and in clinical areas. Taking a last-minute mock OSCE will in addition increase your confidence and competence. Mentor Merlin’s NMC OSCE Live Class moulds a nurse to;

Be psychologically prepared;

Stay calm and focused;

Be familiar with the working of the equipment;

Be familiar with checklist/marking criteria;

Know which procedures/guidelines are to be used in the OSCE;

Redemonstrate skills;

Know the timing of the OSCE;

Keep an eye on the time;

Practice answering questions verbally;

Inform the assessor if you forget to do something, as you May still have time to do it;

Communicate with the patient/carer