SBAR — structured communication
Purpose of this sheet: essential nursing framework landmarks a nurse or licensed practical nurse in Quebec should keep in mind for clinical practice and for succeeding on the OIIQ or OIIAQ entry exam. Exam relevance: The OIIQ builds its questions around official frameworks (clinical judgment, competencies, contexts) that are essential to master. — Clinical landmarks — S — Situation: who you are, who the person is, what is happening right now B — Background: relevant history, admission reason, current treatment A — Assessment: your vital signs, your findings, what you think is going on R — Recommendation: what you are asking for, and by when Say the numbers. Say what you want. Say when you need it: now, within the hour, or before the end of the shift. — Remember — Use this sheet in spaced repetition, pair it with a matching clinical scenario on NursEduc, and always compare values to the person's baseline before drawing conclusions. Keywords: clinical framework, clinical judgment, nursing process, OIIQ competencies, OIIQ exam, OIIQ exam prep, OIIAQ exam prep, nurse in Quebec, NursEduc.