13 January 2023
Well done to our international nurses Well done to our most recent cohort of international nurses who recently completed their Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCE) and news hot off the press is that seven have passed with flying colours. Two others are still awaiting their results so good luck to them! For more than 16 weeks, they have learned and practised over 20 clinical skills to a very high standard. They have also had to adapt the skills and experience they already possess to complete APIE (Assessment, Planning, Implementation & Evaluation), Evidenced Based Practice and Penny Holman, Professional Professional Values. Development Nurse with the International Nursing Team, said: The OSCE is 10 stations in total, “We are very proud to have been taking nearly three hours to part of their journey so far! Please complete. Nurses travelled to join us in welcoming them to our Leeds for their OSCE with support teams.” from members of the International Nursing Team. Once they have The team is currently preparing a passed, they will begin their roles further 50 nurses, spread across as Band 5 nurses in their clinical three groups, for their OSCE and areas. some of these nurses have already joined their clinical teams
while they wait. This gives them valuable time to get to know their teams, the Trust and how their clinical area is managed. More international nurses are to be welcomed in the new year. Over the last few years and during the pandemic the team has supported over 400 nurses through their OSCE to join SaTH.
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