LibGuides: UHBW Library for Nursing and Midwifery: Internationally Educated Nurses

The Internationally Educated Nurses' Community of Practice

The IENs' Professional Network meets quarterly online, via Teams, to discuss current work or study, as well as career pathways. Join us to seek advice and share ideas and skills in a supportive and confidential environment.

Click on the link below to see details of our next meeting or contact the Library Desk to find out more.

IENs Professional Network September 2023

Jargon and Terminology

Acronym Buster | NHS Confederation
The NHS uses a variety of medical abbreviations that you may be unfamiliar with. This jargon buster can help you to make sense of NHS abbreviations and acronyms:

TLAP Care and Support Jargon Buster (thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk)
TLAP ("Think Local Act Personal" project) also have a jargon guide that you can access above: it is a great directory of Plain English definitions of commonly used words and phrases in health and social care.

Professional Bodies

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC):
The professional regulator for nurses and midwives in the UK, and nursing associates in England. Here you can find further information on nursing standards, and the Test of Competence (including the CBT and OSCE).

Royal College of Nursing (RCN):
The Royal College of Nursing is the world’s largest nursing union and professional body. If you are an international nursing professional who currently works within the UK - the RCN welcomes you. As an RCN member, you’ll be entitled to a wide range of benefits, such as information on working across the UK, career support and networking opportunities. Find out more at the website.

Wellbeing at UHBW

Starting a new job can be stressful, especially so if you are moving far from home. UHBW library takes staff wellbeing seriously: Please visit the wellbeing page of our main library website to find resources on managing stress, money, diet and more.

Wellbeing - UHBW Library and Information Services - LibGuides at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston

Welcome

Welcome to UHBW - we're here to help you make the most of your journey in the Trust.

Join the library! Call into the library at our Bristol or Weston sites, the library staff will be happy to get you started, or simply click here to register. To find out more contact us: library@UHBW.nhs.uk

Support from UHBW'S Clinical Pastoral Team

Career Clinics - The Clinical Pastoral Team will be conducting career clinics throughout 2023!

These 45 minute sessions look at career aspirations, offering support for professional development in UHBW, exploring career pathways and opportunities as well as providing interview guidance.

Clinic Dates for 2023:

Further dates coming soon!

Book a session now! To book a session or if you have any questions please contact: katie.pittaway@uhbw.nhs.uk

OSCE Preparation

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) introduced a test of competency for internationally registered nurses in October 2014. This test measures candidates against the current UK pre-registration standards for nursing and midwifery, and is comprised of 2 sections. Professionals who have trained outside the UK are required to complete both parts of the test.

Part 1: Computer based test (CBT) consisting of multiple choice questions.

Part 2: Objective Structures Clinical Examination (OSCE). This exam is designed to test your ability to competently apply your professional nursing skills and knowledge in the United Kingdom (UK).

CBT Preparation

For guidance, infomation and practice tests for CBT, go to the Pearson website here.

OSCE Preparation

There are lots of resources and support available to help you to prepare for your examination visit the NMC website here for webinar recordings, information booklets and test specifications.

Recommended Books

We are looking into acquiring more support materials for your test of competence for our library sites. In the meantime, you can request the following books as interlibrary loans. To request the books, please email us at library@uhbw.nhs.uk.

The Royal Marsden manual of clinical nursing procedures by Lister, Sara
ISBN: 9781119510970
Publication Date: 2020
Now in its tenth edition, The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures has been the definitive, market-leading guide to clinical nursing skills for over three decades. This internationally best-selling title sets the gold standard for nursing care; providing the procedures, rationale, and guidance required by qualified nurses to deliver clinically effective, patient-focused care with expertise and confidence. With over two-hundred detailed procedures, this comprehensive manual presents the evidence and underlying theory alongside full-colour illustrations and photographs, and includes coverage of infection prevention and control, perioperative care, wound management, nutrition, diagnostic testing, discharge, medicines management, and much more. Loved and trusted by millions for over thirty years, The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures continues to be a truly indispensable guide for nursing practice. Written by nurses for nurses Empowers nurses to become informed, skilled practitioners Reflects current procedures and changes in modern adult nursing practice.
Gimel Review NMC CBT Test, Updated Edition by Elaine Matthew
ISBN: 9781983191756
Publication Date: 2018-06-18
This is an updated improved edition of the first publication. It has additional content. It is a short straight to the points Study Guide for NMC CBT, Part 1 Test. The foundational basics for CBT review can be found here in this book which is our best selling in preparation for NMC Part one. The content is simple and easy to understand structure that will help you study effortlessly and quickly be prepared. Gimel Review Study Guide puts you on the right path to achieve success and pass NMC CBT at once. Get a copy, go through it and i can assure you will get confidence for this test.
Nurses! Test Yourself in Clinical Skills by Marian Traynor
ISBN: 9780335244836
Publication Date: 2012-10-01
The book contains more than 300 test questions and 50 glossary terms including: Labelling test questions True or false questions Multiple choice questions Fill in the blank questions Skills covered include: Infection control Respiratory skills Cardiovascular skills Neuro assessment skills Early warning scores (observations) Drug administration Fluid and nutritional skills Elimination skills Diabetes mellitus skills Risk assessment Full answers and explanations are given within each chapter so the book can be used both for self-testing and for moreconstructive revision including preparation for OSCEs.
Academic Writing Skills for International Students by Siew Hean Read
ISBN: 9781352003758
Publication Date: 2018-10-29
This engaging guide will equip students who are non-native speakers of English with the tools and confidence to respond effectively and appropriately to written assignments at university. It supports students in the development of essential writing skills, such as structuring paragraphs and building an argument, and provides practical guidance on adhering to the conventions of academic writing. It guides students systematically through a series of text analyses which bring out key linguistic and rhetorical features, making complex textual issues manageable and understandable for learners of all abilities. This is an ideal self-study aid for non-native English speakers, both on pre-sessional language courses and on degree programmes, who need to get to grips with the conventions of academic writing.
Grammar booster for OET nursing : language and grammar for effective communication in healthcare settings by Beth McNally and Anne Mackenzie
ISBN: 9780648204305
Publication Date: 2017
Grammar Booster for OET Nursing has been designed to support nursing students and healthcare professionals seeking to boost their English language proficiency in the workplace through consolidation, extension and application of their existing grammar knowledge to a range of healthcare settings.

Library Support

The library is here to support you with your study needs, wellbeing and personal development.
Please contact the library for support with:

Training:
Making the most of library resources
Literature search training
Critical appraisal training
Study skills training
OSCE preparation

Library services:
Evidence based practice: Current awareness updates
Time saving: We can run literature searches on your behalf

Other:
Printing and scanning
Uninterrupted computer access
Wellbeing resources

As a member of staff at UHBW, you can undertake these sessions during your regular working hours. Please speak with your Team about being released from your duties for library training: you can contact us for more information at library@uhbw.nhs.uk.