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Clinical Confidence Series: Supporting the Professional Growth of Nursing Practitioners

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University of Plymouth and NHS Humber Health Partnership

The second in our series of Clinical Confidence webinars, the University of Plymouth and NHS Humber Health Partnership shared how they transformed traditional paper-based assessment into dynamic, digital ePortfolios – and how they are harnessing the full potential of reflective practice for professional growth.

What was covered

The webinar explored:

  • How moving from 100 page-plus paper documents to digital ePortfolios improved accessibility, sustainability and student engagement.
  • How matrix-style rubrics and evidence mapping gave students and assessors clarity on progress across multiple competency domains.
  • How real-time access and embedded feedback tools make collaboration between academic and practice assessors seamless.
  • How ePortfolio content is mapped to official competency frameworks, ensuring student evidence aligns with required professional standards.
  • Why structured, ongoing reflective practice is crucial to deeper learning, continued professional growth and safe, effective and ethical care.
  • How alumni access to PebblePad empowers graduates to continue CPD and career development beyond graduation.
  • Why ePortfolios are becoming the tool of choice across healthcare disciplines, supporting both registered nurses and AHPs.

Who presented

The webinar featured presentations from:

  • Deborah Robinson, Group Deputy Chief AHP, NHS Humber Health Partnership
  • Bruce Lockie, Learning Technologist, University of Plymouth
  • Fiona Cook, Lecturer in General Practice Nursing (Education), University of Plymouth

What was said

“We learn from mistakes. We don’t learn from success …  A really good ePortfolio shows that kind of learning.”

• Fiona Cook, Lecturer in General Practice Nursing,
University of Plymouth

“[Students] may have one document that may cover several different competencies and … they can map it easily [with PebblePad].”

• Bruce Lockie, Learning Technologist,
University of Plymouth

“[An ePortfolio] really does become a living document, that evolves from first year to graduation and … into professional practice.”

Deborah Robinson, Deputy Chief AHP,
NHS Humber Health Partnership

 

Who attended

The webinar was attended by institutions from across the globe, including from the UK and Australia.

The session drew a diverse audience all keen to explore how PebblePad can enhance clinical confidence and reflective practice across healthcare disciplines, not only nursing.

More exclusive insights

Watch the first webinar in our Clinical Confidence series Preparing Future-Ready Nurses with PebblePad where The Ohio State University and Langara College reveal how they’re transforming nursing education using the power of PebblePad: Click here to view now

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Speakers

Deborah Robinson

Group Deputy Chief AHP
NHS Humber Health Partnership

Bruce Lockie

Learning Technologist
University of Plymouth

Fiona Cook

Lecturer in General Practice Nursing (Education)
University of Plymouth

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PebbleBash 2024, a biennial international PebblePad conference, to be held in Edinburgh, Scotland, in June 2024.  PebbleBash brings together PebblePad practitioners from around the globe to share practice and discuss the opportunities and challenges that the use of a learning and teaching platform like PebblePad presents.

As many of PebblePad’s customers are undertaking initiatives to reshape the curriculum, PebbleBash provides an opportunity to exchange insights, best practice and renew ideas for creating exceptional learning experiences, aligned with evolving student needs.

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Disclaimers

The event agenda is correct at the time of publishing. As with all events, we may need to alter or modify aspects of the agenda.

While we take every precaution to ensure the safety and security of our events, Pebble Learning Ltd recommends you review insurance policies to ensure adequate coverage, especially in the realm of business travel.

We will be recording (audio/video) the presentations during the event. A conference photographer will also be capturing moments for our highlights reel. The video and photography will be used to share insights and market PebbleBash to the wider HE community. We do not give automatic refunds, please see the cancellation policy in the FAQs.

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