Objective Structured Clinical Examination: Assessment and Perception of Nursing Students
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Objective: to identify and evaluate the perception of Nursing students about the Objective Structured Clinical Examination. Methods: Exploratory research with a qualitative approach. The sample was found by 86 students from the 10th nursing period at a Higher Education Institution located in Rio de Janeiro. Data collection took place in September 2023. Results: Two categories emerged, namely: 1- The contribution of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination to academic training and 2- Limitations, difficulties and weaknesses in the Objective Structured Clinical Examination. Students stated that the exam contributes to preparation for the job market, provides the association between theoretical teaching and practice and helps control nervousness and stress. As for the negative aspects, the short time to perform the task, the emotional factor and the lack of previous experience with the methodology were reduced. Conclusion: It is necessary for the institution to make improvements and adjustments in the organization of the exam, such as using the methodology from the initial periods in the curricular matrix, laboratory simulation before formal application and use of strategies to reduce anxiety such as the use of games and games, music therapy, among others.
Source: Enfermagem em Foco
Institution: Universidade Unigranrio
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7204277239