Succeeding in Essays, Exams and OSCEs for Nursing Students
This book helps nursing students better understand the processes of assessment so that every student can achieve their potential in their studies. It looks at each of the major forms of assessment including essays, exams, portfolios, presentations, OSCEs and practice assessments. It specifically addresses the needs of nursing students on new degree courses and therefore gives a clear insight on how to succeed as a student nurse.
This book will be recommmended to my students throughout their three years as gives step by step guidance to students on how to suceed at many different forms of assessments. The start of each chapter relates it to the NMC standards which is an excellent resource. Each chapter has clear aims and reflective exercises to reinforce learning . An excellent all round resource
The text is really well presented and user friendly students have found this book clear and easy to read. Its a useful additonal resources for students especially those who need extra support and confidence in this area
This text is a comprehensive guide to success in the world of essays, exams and OSCE's written as a valuable resource for nursing students, as it makes explicit reference to and guidelines from NMC.
The book provides a clear overview of assessment, highlighting the use of formative and summative strategies, which engages the student and provides clear and accessible examples to illustrate discussion.
Each chapter reviews a different element of assessment with the title reinforcing the element of success engaging the student with positive reinforcement and their potential.
The chapters are logically positioned and easy to follow.
The text appears easy to read without excessive use of jargon and as such can be considered user friendly.
The concise though detailed information contained within the text book make it an excellent resource for nursing students.
A useful little book. Although the presentation is rather boring and not especially appealing, the actual text is very interesting. The case studies provide thoughtful insight and will be useful in discussion work. Likewise the activities provide opportunities to set a variety of assignments.
This is an engaging book and easy to read, recommended to students interested in this speciality.
a useful text for the student when preparing for a variety of assessments.
Written in a language that is easily interpreted this text has the potential to support the student throughout their course.
This makes this text a cost effective resource
Excellent text, as are all in this series.
Written in a very student friendly manner
The book is well presented and reader freindly (as with all books in this series).
Information applies equally to student midwives (despite the title).
Clearly identifies links to NMC Standards for Pre -registration Nursing Education adn Essentila Skills which aid transparency in assessment processes.
Activity instructions are clearly set out and answers are also useful.
A useful resource, especially for students who need extra support / confidence in this area
OSCEs are now an important aspect of student assessment. this book will give them an insight into this. The examination tips are very useful.
