Aim To evaluate the early impact of the Centre.

Background The educational quality of nursing and midwifery student clinical placement learning varies. The National Placement Evaluation Centre has a pivotal role in quality improvement by systematically collecting student and supervisor feedback on placement experiences.

Design Multimodal impact evaluation.

Methods Data were collected from website analytics and a survey shared via stakeholder registration emails and social media. The Impact Management Planning and Evaluation Ladder model was used to understand impact. Data were analysed using a sequential, hybrid inductive/deductive approach. Descriptive statistics summarised participant characteristics and qualitative data were themed.

Results Website analytics revealed Centre visitors were from 92 countries, with most reviewing placement evaluation tools. Registered NPEC members represented 37 Australian education and 590 placement providers and together they accessed their data 6213 times. There was n = 107 survey responses. Thematic analysis revealed four themes describing user experiences, enhancements to placements and recommendations for system improvements: 1) A valued system, 2) Barriers to engagement, 3) Resulting changes and 4) It’s early days! The deductive analysis revealed far reaching national impact.

Conclusions The Australian National Placement Evaluation Centre impact is amplified by its nationally consistent reach. Data collection via validated placement evaluation tools and streamlined data reporting informs improvements to the quality of nursing and midwifery clinical placements. Increased promotion of the NPEC to students is needed. The Centre has the potential to enhance clinical placement quality across national and international healthcare professions. Promotion to students is necessary. Future directions are reported.