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14 stations · 10 minutes each

Stations

Each one runs like the real thing: 2 minutes with the descriptor, 10 on the clock with a bell at the end, then you mark yourself competent or not on every line and answer the assessor’s follow-up questions. These are our scenarios in the RCSI format, not exam papers.

Respiratory system: related matters including clinical procedures

Respiratory: inhalers, oxygen and a nebuliser14 lines on the competency sheet, 10 assessor questions. Built on an RCSI sample descriptor.

Nursing process in the acute situation

Observations, INEWS and the ISBAR call9 lines on the competency sheet, 7 assessor questions.Acute situation: hypoglycaemia, ketones and a neurovascular check10 lines on the competency sheet, 7 assessor questions.Post-operative care: bleed, DVT and a new stoma10 lines on the competency sheet, 7 assessor questions.

Medication management and drug calculations

Medication round: check, calculate, give or withhold10 lines on the competency sheet, 9 assessor questions.

Infection prevention and control

Infection prevention: hands, PPE, sharps and waste9 lines on the competency sheet, 7 assessor questions.

Safeguarding and related matters

Safeguarding and a distressed next-of-kin12 lines on the competency sheet, 7 assessor questions. Built on an RCSI sample descriptor.

Fundamentals of nursing care

Fundamentals: falls, pressure areas and MUST10 lines on the competency sheet, 7 assessor questions.ANTT wound dressing, catheter care and urinalysis10 lines on the competency sheet, 7 assessor questions.

Older person care

Older person: delirium, dementia, frailty and deconditioning10 lines on the competency sheet, 7 assessor questions.

Chronic disease management

Chronic disease: angina, AF, heart failure, stroke and type 2 diabetes10 lines on the competency sheet, 7 assessor questions.

Death and dying

Death and dying: the last days, the family, and after death10 lines on the competency sheet, 7 assessor questions.

Teaching the junior student nurse

Teaching the junior student nurse10 lines on the competency sheet, 7 assessor questions.

Peripheral venous catheter and IV therapy

IV therapy: the PVC bundle, a bag change and the fluid balance chart10 lines on the competency sheet, 7 assessor questions.