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Student competence profile: the Wollongong approach
International Nursing Review
|July 1, 1987
Summary
Developing effective clinical assessment tools for nursing students is challenging. The University of Wollongong created a Student Competence Profile (SCP) to align with curriculum objectives and enhance student motivation during clinical evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Assessment
- Higher Education
Background:
- Nurse educators face challenges in creating motivating clinical assessment tools for nursing students.
- Existing tools may not adequately reflect curriculum objectives or student needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and describe a novel clinical assessment tool for nursing students.
- To present the Student Competence Profile (SCP) developed at the University of Wollongong.
Main Methods:
- Formulation of a Student Competence Profile (SCP) by lecturing staff.
- Organization of the SCP to mirror the objectives of the Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing) curriculum.
Main Results:
- The developed SCP is designed for the clinical evaluation of nursing students.
- The tool is structured to align with specific course curriculum objectives.
Conclusions:
- The Student Competence Profile (SCP) offers a structured approach to clinical evaluation in nursing programs.
- This tool aims to address the challenge of motivating nursing students through assessment aligned with learning outcomes.