Clinical Progression Portfolio: A resource for enhancing learning partnerships

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Learning Environments
• Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

• Effective communication, negotiation, and goal setting are vital for successful student-nurse clinical learning partnerships.
• These essential elements are frequently challenging to implement in practice.
• Students require structured support to navigate clinical learning interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of the student Clinical Progression Portfolio (CPP).
• To conduct a preliminary evaluation of the CPP's utility in clinical education.
• To assess the CPP's role in facilitating student-nurse communication and objective setting.

Main Methods:

• Development of a pocket-size learning resource, the Clinical Progression Portfolio (CPP).
• The CPP facilitates communication, objective refinement, and progress recording.
• Preliminary evaluation involved an expert reference group assessment.

Main Results:

• The CPP was found to be a valuable pocket-size learning resource.
• It enhances communication between students and registered nurses.
• The CPP provides a framework for students to initiate and support clinical learning.

Conclusions:

• The student Clinical Progression Portfolio (CPP) offers a practical framework for enhancing clinical education.
• It supports students in developing collaborative learning partnerships with registered nurses.
• The CPP aids in communication, objective setting, and progress tracking within clinical placements.