Evaluating nursing competence with the Nurse Competence Scale from an ontological and contextual point of view: An integrative literature review

Lejonqvist, Gun‐Britt; Kajander‐Unkuri, Satu

doi:10.1177/20571585211000972

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“…Graduating nursing students assessed highest the competence related "to helping a patient to cope and providing ethical and individualized care" (helping role; Meretoja et al, 2004b, p. 331), which is in line with previous studies using the same scale (Kajander-Unkuri et al, 2020b. From the viewpoint of nursing education, the result is favourable, since the helping role is at the core of nursing care (Lejonqvist & Kajander-Unkuri, 2022). The assessments were the lowest in "evaluating outcomes and contributing to further development of patient care" (ensuring quality; Meretoja et al, 2004b, p. 331).…”

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Graduating nursing students' competence in nursing patients with acute coronary syndrome

Turjamaa¹,

Simon-Bellamy²,

Salminen³

et al. 2022

Cent Eur J Nurs Midw

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Aim: To describe graduating nursing students' competence based on their knowledge in the nursing of a patient with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and their self-assessed nurse competence. Design: A cross-sectional survey. Methods: The data were collected from 2018-2019 using an ACS test developed for this study and using the Nurse Competence Scale. The sample contained 47 graduating nursing students. The statistical analysis methods were used. Results: Only 48.9% (n = 23) of the students scored an accepted level of knowledge in the nursing of a patient with ACS, and a little over half (51.1%; n = 24) failed the ACS test. Graduating nursing students' self-assessed nurse competence was at a good level (69.7; VAS 0-100). No statistically significant differences in nurse competence assessments occurred between students who passed the ACS test and those who failed it. Conclusion: While graduating nursing students have a good level of nursing competence, their knowledge in the nursing of a patient with ACS was poor. It is important to emphasize the nursing of a patient with ACS in nursing education and to pay especially close attention to interpreting the patient's electrocardiogram findings.

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confidence: 74%

Graduating nursing students' competence in nursing patients with acute coronary syndrome

Turjamaa¹,

Simon-Bellamy²,

Salminen³

et al. 2022

Cent Eur J Nurs Midw

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“…The tool is based on a holistic approach to conceptualizing nurses' competence. It was created to overcome the shortcomings of tools for assessing nurses' competence—the absence of theoretical and methodological basis and rigorous psychometry (Flinkman et al, 2017 ; Lejonqvist & Kajander‐Unkuri, 2021 ). It contains of 73 items grouped into seven categories (Table 2 ).…”

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“…Competence is a vital attribute for the provision of quality and safe care and professional standards (Flinkman et al, 2017 ). Therefore, self‐recognition of nurse's own level of competence should be assessed during nurse education and be evaluated along the continuum of a nurse's professional career (Kajander‐Unkuri et al, 2014 ; Kajander‐Unkuri, Meretoja, et al, 2021 ; Lejonqvist & Kajander‐Unkuri, 2021 ). Nursing students' competence has been predominantly evaluated in the period before graduation (Lejonqvist & Kajander‐Unkuri, 2021 ; Kajander‐Unkuri et al, 2014 ; Kajander‐Unkuri, Meretoja, et al, 2021 ; Numminen et al, 2017).…”

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“…Therefore, self‐recognition of nurse's own level of competence should be assessed during nurse education and be evaluated along the continuum of a nurse's professional career (Kajander‐Unkuri et al, 2014 ; Kajander‐Unkuri, Meretoja, et al, 2021 ; Lejonqvist & Kajander‐Unkuri, 2021 ). Nursing students' competence has been predominantly evaluated in the period before graduation (Lejonqvist & Kajander‐Unkuri, 2021 ; Kajander‐Unkuri et al, 2014 ; Kajander‐Unkuri, Meretoja, et al, 2021 ; Numminen et al, 2017). The development of nurses' competence and its contributing factors has been the subject of extensively growing research efforts worldwide.…”

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Self‐assessed competence of final‐year nursing students

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Aim To examine the overall level of self‐assessed competence of final‐year nursing ‘bachelors’ degree students in the Czech Republic. In addition, the study aimed at the factors associated with the students' level of competence. Design A cross‐sectional observational study. Methods Data were collected with the Czech version of the Nurse Competence Scale from 274 final‐year nursing students of the bachelor's nursing program. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analyses. Results Majority of the students (80.3%) assessed their level of competence as good or very good. The highest level of competence was assessed in the category of ‘managing situations’ (VAS mean 67.8) and ‘work role’ (VAS mean 67.2). Previous work experience in healthcare and successful supervisory experience had a positive association with self‐assessed competence. Students who completed clinical placement during the COVID‐19 pandemic assessed their level of competence as lower than students before the pandemic. No Patient or Public Contribution.

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“…Nursing services are being extended from institutions to communities and families through the development of new nursing service models such as “Internet + nursing services,“ with nurses playing an important role in providing professional care, health management, rehabilitation promotion, and other comprehensive nursing services. Nurse competency development must reflect the current state of health care [ 12 ] and in an ever-changing world, new competencies are required [ 13 ].…”

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Exploring the core competencies of clinical nurses in chinese tertiary hospitals: a qualitative content analysis

2023

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Background With the changes in social and medical environments and people’s health needs, the nursing core competency should be updated and developed promptly. This study aimed to explore the core competencies of nurses in Chinese tertiary hospitals under the new health development strategy. Methods Descriptive qualitative research was conducted using qualitative content analysis. 20 clinical nurses and nursing managers from 11 different provinces and cities were interviewed via purposive sampling. Results Data analysis revealed 27 competencies, which were grouped into three major categories according to the onion model. These categories were motivation and traits (responsibility, enterprise, etc.), professional philosophy and values (professionalism, career perception, etc.), and knowledge and skills (clinical nursing competency, leadership and management competency, etc.). Conclusion Based on the onion model, core competencies for nurses in Chinese tertiary hospitals were established, revealing three layers of core competencies and giving a theoretical reference for nursing managers to conduct competency training courses based on the competency levels.

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Evaluating nursing competence with the Nurse Competence Scale from an ontological and contextual point of view: An integrative literature review

Cited by 10 publications

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Graduating nursing students' competence in nursing patients with acute coronary syndrome

Graduating nursing students' competence in nursing patients with acute coronary syndrome

Self‐assessed competence of final‐year nursing students

Exploring the core competencies of clinical nurses in chinese tertiary hospitals: a qualitative content analysis

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