E-portfolio functional requirements for the final semester baccalaureate practicum course: A qualitative research study

Chi Ping Chang, Ting Ting Lee*, Mary Etta Mills, Yi Pei Hsieh

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Abstract

Background: The purpose of the nursing practicum course is to enable students to integrate cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills into professional competencies prior to clinical work. With advances in information technology, e-portfolio focusing on individualized learning, reflection, and self-management has received positive consideration. The nursing profession has since adopted it as part of nursing education. Purpose: This study explored the needs and perceptions of students in a baccalaureate nursing program regarding the use of e-portfolio in the final semester practicum course. Method: This study used semi-structured focus group interviews and applied the principles of content analysis to interview content. Results: Four key research themes were revealed: (1) anticipated functions achieved, (2) ease of uploading data and showcasing learning results (3) functionality extensions to enhance mobile learning, and (4) policy guidelines for mandatory use and plagiarism prevention. Conclusion: E-portfolio assists in integrating knowledge, practical skills, and achievement recognition into the learning process. The use of e-portfolio with upgrades can enable learning of clinical competencies by students in preparation for clinical nursing practice.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)405-411
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Professional Nursing
Volume35
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 01 09 2019
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • Baccalaureate students
  • E-portfolio
  • Final semester practicum course
  • Interviews
  • Undergraduate student nurse

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