This paper describes the development and preliminary evaluation of a scheme for the
continuous assessment of learner nurse development in clinical areas. The developmental …

This article examines the development of the competency based approach to assessment in
practice within pre-registration nursing. An historical perspective to the approach is given …

It has been suggested that Project 2000 training has not taken account of the need to assess
thedevelopment of specific nursing skills. This could result in nurses who may be in a …

This article examines the progress made by the University of Central England (UCE) over
the last 18 months in implementing Health Service Circular 1999/219; the government …

Abstract In May 1988, the English National Board (ENB, Statutory Body for Nursing
Education for England) issued draft proposals for development of continuous assessment of …

In preparation for the changing needs ofundergraduate nursing students undertaking a
Project 2000 degree, it was necessary to rethink the nursing skills programme. After studying …

The assessment of the practice of student nurses in the UK is a complex process that has
evolved from school based practical assessment, carried out by nurse teachers to clinically …

A skills teaching programme for first year nursing students is being developed as an action
research project with the participation of lecturers, practitioners of three NHS trusts and first …

This paper is based on the results of two studies carried out by the writer, over a period of 6
years (1991–1996), aimed to establish what happens in nursing practice in relation to …

This article concerns the early stages of a research study which attempted to improve the
assessment of student nurses' clinical competence by means of profiling. During the course …