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The process included: (1) identification of competency domains and competencies based on national nursing regulations and Vygotsky\u2019s sociocultural perspective (71 criteria); (2) refinement of the competency assessment criteria via focus groups (20 criteria); (3) development of a 5-point Likert scale with behavioural descriptors; and (4) creation of methodological guidelines for evaluators.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"j_ijnes-2026-0059_abs_003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The tool comprises 6 competency domains and 20 criteria, described across five performance levels (poor to excellent), considering performance quality, autonomy, and application in complex contexts.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"j_ijnes-2026-0059_abs_004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The instrument enhances fairness, consistency, and feedback, clarifies expectations, promotes student self-regulation, and provides a transparent tool for formative and summative assessment, with potential for adaptation in diverse community nursing settings involving individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. Implications for an International Audience: Although developed within a Portuguese educational context, the tool addresses competencies relevant to community nursing education internationally. 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