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[Portfolio in nursing school: myth or reality]
Chantal Garnier1, Claire Marchand
1Cadre de Santé Formateur, IFSI Pitié - Salpêtrière, AP-HP, Paris 13ème. chantal.garnier@dfc.aphp.fr
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|October 25, 2012
Summary
The nursing portfolio effectively enhances student self-reflection and critical analysis skills. However, optimizing its use requires addressing feedback limitations and clarifying assessment criteria for better training outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Reflective Practice
- Professional Development
Context:
- Introduction of the portfolio as a novel tool in nurse training programs.
- The portfolio encourages self-reliance and critical self-assessment among nursing students.
- Students document and analyze professional experiences using portfolio worksheets.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing portfolio in fostering reflective practice.
- To identify areas for improvement in the utilization of the portfolio tool.
- To provide recommendations for enhancing the portfolio's role in nurse education.
Summary:
- A qualitative analysis of 30 nursing student portfolios and 10 interviews assessed the tool's impact on reflective practice.
- Students reported benefits including increased self-awareness, ability to distance from events, and improved self-assessment skills.
- Identified limitations include insufficient mentoring, time constraints for analysis, and unclear assessment criteria.
Impact:
- The nursing portfolio is a valuable instrument for developing reflective practice in student nurses.
- Trainer involvement as supervisors is critical for maximizing the portfolio's benefits.
- Recommendations are proposed to address identified limitations and enhance the tool's efficacy.
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