How to Track Placement Hours Effectively

Last updated August 2026

Resources / How to Track Placement Hours Effectively

This guide is being written. Practical guidance on recording practice hours so your totals are accurate, defensible and ready for sign-off.

What this guide will cover

• Why practice hour totals get disputed at sign-off
• What to record for every shift, including breaks and travel
• Handling sickness, absence and make-up shifts
• Keeping your own record alongside the practice assessment document
• Checking your running total against programme requirements

In the meantime, our nursing reflection examples guide covers Gibbs, Rolfe and Driscoll in full, with worked examples and confidentiality guidance.

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