Vincenza Coughlin, Benjamin Bass, Gail Geraghty, Kathleen E Zavotsky, Alice M Nash
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Abstract
Background: Distinguishing between nursing competency and education in clinical health care is multidimensional. The NYU Langone Health Nursing Education and Competency Algorithm (NE-CA) was developed to guide competency identification.
Method: A qualitative study was conducted to elicit dialogue through focus groups to identify themes specifically related to use of the NE-CA.
Results: The results of this qualitative research include four major themes: algorithm, competency, competency assessment process, and education.
Conclusion: Findings from the focus groups support the application of the NE-CA by clinical nurse educators, professional registered nurses, and organizational stakeholders guiding competency and education.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing is a monthly peer-reviewed journal publishing original articles on continuing nursing education that are directed toward continuing education and staff development professionals, nurse administrators, and nurse educators in all health care settings, for over 50 years.