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Effective assessment of competency of student nurses in clinical practice is vital

Use of simulation rather than real life settings can be used to assess competency

Development of information technology and its use in teaching clinical skills offers opportunities for assessment

Clinical governance increases the need to scrutinise the assessment of practice

Ongoing assessment of clinical competency for qualified nurses is also important.

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Assessment Clinical Governance Competency Practice Simulations Life-long learning.

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