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Evaluating the objective structured long examination record for nurse education.
Marian Traynor1, Despina Galanouli2, Billiejoan Rice3
1Director of Education, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre.
Nursing students found the Objective Structured Long Examination Record (OSLER) provided a more holistic assessment of clinical skills, including communication. The OSLER, alongside the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), is recommended for comprehensive nursing education assessment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Skills Assessment
Background:
- The Objective Structured Long Examination Record (OSLER) is a modified long-case clinical examination used in medical education.
- The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is commonly used to assess discrete clinical skills in healthcare education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate nursing students' perceptions of the OSLER.
- To compare the OSLER with the OSCE for assessing nursing students' clinical competence.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative analysis of pre- and post-test questionnaires from 21 third-year undergraduate nursing students who undertook the OSLER.
- Data triangulation using feedback from teachers and simulated patients.
Main Results:
- Students perceived the OSLER as a more holistic method for assessing clinical skills, particularly communication.
- The OSLER was viewed as beneficial for evaluating essential nursing competencies.
Conclusions:
- The OSLER offers a comprehensive assessment of nursing students' clinical abilities.
- Integrating both OSLER and OSCE can enhance the evaluation of clinical competence in nursing education.
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