A PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO OF LEARNING FOR UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Competence Assessment

Background:

• Traditional assessment of clinical competence in nursing relies heavily on paper-based systems.
• This method remains the predominant approach within undergraduate nursing programs globally.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the current landscape of clinical competence assessment in undergraduate nursing.
• To highlight the prevalence and implications of paper-based assessment systems.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on clinical competence assessment in nursing.
• Analysis of the predominant use of paper-based systems in undergraduate nursing programs.

Main Results:

• Paper-based systems are the established standard for clinical competence evaluation in undergraduate nursing.
• The study identifies the widespread reliance on these traditional methods.

Conclusions:

• The predominance of paper-based systems in undergraduate nursing highlights a need for further investigation into modern assessment strategies.
• Exploring alternative or supplementary assessment tools is crucial for evolving nursing education.