A PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO OF LEARNING FOR UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Competence Assessment

Background:

• Traditional paper-based systems remain the primary method for assessing clinical competence in undergraduate nursing programs.
• These traditional methods may not fully capture the complexities of modern clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of current paper-based clinical competence assessment methods in undergraduate nursing programs.
• To explore potential improvements or alternative strategies for clinical competence assessment in nursing education.

Main Methods:

• A review of existing literature on clinical competence assessment in nursing.
• Analysis of the limitations of paper-based assessment tools.
• Identification of emerging trends and technologies in assessment.

Main Results:

• Paper-based systems are widely used but often criticized for their inefficiency and potential for bias.
• Current methods may not adequately reflect the dynamic nature of clinical skills and decision-making.
• There is a growing need for more objective and comprehensive assessment strategies.

Conclusions:

• Undergraduate nursing programs should critically evaluate their reliance on paper-based clinical competence assessment.
• Exploring digital or simulation-based assessment tools could enhance the accuracy and efficiency of evaluating nursing students' competence.
• Adopting innovative assessment strategies is crucial for preparing competent nurses for contemporary healthcare settings.