OSCE Preparation and Support Package
The OSCE Preparation and Support Package is designed to assist you to be successful in your Nursing Council OSCE exam. The package includes 2 online courses and a 3 day face-to-face practical course:
Available dates for face-to-face OSCE Support are currently*:
October 14-16th
November 4-6th
December 2-4th
January 2025 - 20-22nd
February 2025 - 10 - 12th
Part 1 NZ Nursing Practice and Theory OSCE preparation - delivered online
This course aligns with the current NCNZ domains & competencies
It is divided into 4 main modules.
1. Professional Responsibility
2. Management of Nursing Care
3. Interpersonal therapeutic communication
4. Interprofessional Health Care
Upon completing the course, the candidate will:
- Understand the ethical and legal requirements of a NZRN
- Understand the cultural considerations required to practice in NZ
- Update their knowledge of the nursing process, interventions for patient/whanau-centered care, and principal assessments
- Update their knowledge of Clinical skills in New Zealand
- Understand medication administration and practice drug calculations in New Zealand.
- Be competent with critical thinking and emergency management
- Practice effective communication between clients and members of the healthcare team
Part 2 New Zealand OSCE Online - delivered online
Upon completion of this course, the Candidate will:
- Understand the NZ OSCE format and structure.
- Gain insight into OSCE expectations.
- Identify common areas of practice where candidates struggle.
- Perform detailed focused and secondary assessments.
- Develop strategies to reduce anxiety.
- Engage in multiple OSCE practice scenarios and become familiar with related charts and documentation.
3 days of Face-to-Face OSCE Support currently delivered in Auckland NZ
Consolidates the knowledge gained from Part 1 and Part 2 and transitions your knowledge into Clinical practice.
- The course is provided by NZ nurses – who are expert patient safety advocates.
- Provides hands-on practice in simulated environments for confidence and competence.
- Offers mock scenarios with trainer feedback to identify individualised areas for improvement.
- Familiarises candidates with the NZ healthcare system and nursing standards.
- Small groups (4-5 per trainer) allow personalised learning and more practice, including written reports.
- Covers diverse clinical scenarios and skills stations to prepare for exams.
- Focuses on developing effective communication skills.
- Includes strategies for managing time, stress, and anxiety under pressure.
- Candidates get to keep clinical resources, handouts, and helpful reminders!
*Please note Lonsdale Education Centre reserves the right to cancel or amend the face-to-face dates should minimum numbers not be met.