Completing your practice assessment document and getting it signed off, whether e-PAD or paper, can feel like a challenge for many nursing students. Read advice from a nurse academic and fellow students about how to avoid leaving the document to the last minute. Taking ownership of the sign-off process is essential because it is unrealistic to expect your practice assessor, probably a busy member of the nursing team, to take the initiative. Find out how to resolve e-PAD sign-off issues at an early stage, to ensure the practice assessment document fully reflects your clinical competence.