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Portfolios in professional practice.

Les Storey¹, Carol Haigh

¹University of Central Lancashire, UK.

Nurse Education in Practice

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Nursing portfolios are essential for demonstrating clinical competency in education and professional development. This paper explores their role in competency assessment and discusses differing viewpoints on competency-based education.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Clinical Practice Assessment

Background:

Competency-based education necessitates rigorous assessment of nursing practice.
Portfolio development is increasingly required for nursing practitioners.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the role of portfolio development in assessing nursing competency.
To present opposing views on competency-based approaches in nursing.

Main Methods:

Literature review on portfolio assessment in nursing.
Analysis of competency-based education principles.
Synopsis of contrasting perspectives.

Main Results:

Portfolios serve as a critical tool for evaluating nursing competency.
Competency-based education models face varied reception regarding portfolio use.

Conclusions:

Portfolio development is integral to competency assessment in nursing.
Understanding diverse views on competency-based education is crucial for effective implementation.