PRODUCING THE PORTFOLIO The portfolio is made of three sections that require evidence. Section One Relevant Practice Experience (minimum 700 hours) - this section is where you evidence your relevant experience through providing the following: 1. A reference from a manager or equivalent that verifies the number of hours worked and the activities carried out during that work. The reference must be on headed paper and signed by line manager/equivalent, or an email from your line manager's (or equivalent) work email address 2. Further information that outlines how you achieved these hours including the types of activities undertaken in your role in preparation for studying nursing 3. A job description/role specification Section Two Prior learning and experience (which will be equivalent to 968 hours of theory) that demonstrate underpinning knowledge that will provide a good grounding to address the following topics whilst you are on the MSc programme: 1. Becoming an accountable professional 2. Promoting health