The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
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Identify research needs
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Identify opportunities for research through reflection on experience and outcomes of own nursing practice Completed |
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Work with professional colleagues in relation to systemic change and areas for collaborative research Completed |
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Identify and analyse internal and external factors that impact on the research process and the application of potential research outcomes Completed |
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Select a focus for research and develop objectives with clear links to workplace needs Completed |
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Research nursing trends and best practice
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Develop and document a research plan that includes clear information about objectives and methodologies Completed |
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Assess and select research strategies suited to areas of focus Completed |
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Access and explore information about current, emerging and innovative ideas and trends in nursing practice Completed |
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Source and collate evidence-based information about nursing best practice Completed |
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Analyse researched information
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Compare best practice evidence to current nursing practice and determine potential for development and change in own workplace Completed |
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Assess the strength, relevance, reliability and currency of information gathered by research in the context of the organisation’s current nursing practice Completed |
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Identify and analyse specific ways in which researched information may be used or adapted for workplace improvement Completed |
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Assess the feasibility, benefits and risks associated with researched information and its potential use Completed |
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Develop substantiated positions and ideasfrom research and analysis Completed |
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Report on research
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Test and discuss positions developed from research through collaboration with colleagues Completed |
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Develop reports for relevant personnel using language and format appropriate to audience, purpose and context Completed |
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Incorporate reasoned argument and substantiated evidence into reporting Completed |
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Present research findings according to organisation standards and review processes Completed |
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