Asking peers to complete assessments

When you ask a peer to complete an assessment for you they must be an experienced registered nurse who has recognised skill in your area of practice.  You must inform them of the purpose of the assessment and make sure they have the appropriate competence assessment form (click here). You should expect that they may wish to observe your practice, question you about nursing care and get feedback from other professionals.  It would also be appropriate for them to look at documentation related to your practice, e.g. clinical records or your portfolio.

More information for nurses asked to undertake an assessment can be found (click here) for Guidelines on completing a competence assessment.