Strategy for Improving Core Nursing Competency-based Education
Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify the core competencies of nursing students and to improve competency-based nursing education. Methods A triangulation method was used. A literature review and focus group interviews (FGI) were used to identify nursing core competencies. The present level of nursing competencies of students was identified through the nursing core performance questionnaire. Results 1) Nursing core competencies, including 23 different competencies, were categorized into seven areas through a literature review and qualitative research. These competencies included: desirable personality, attitude & interpersonal skills, professionalism, nursing knowledge & basic nursing skills, ability to cope with nursing situations, basic ability in nursing research, coping ability with changes in the healthcare environment, and leadership. 2) Core nursing skills, nursing research, and nursing leadership were the three lowest ranking competencies. Some courses in the curriculum were to be newly established in an e-learning system, student's portfolio in non-curriculum. Conclusions Further research is needed in order to show effects of the changes. Changes after applying the strategy of a nursing education program will be measured. Continuous research in competency-based nursing education is needed. Keywords: Competency-based education, Education, Nursing, Nursing student 주요어: 역량기반교육, 간호교육, 간호학생
Language: English
Subfield: Leadership and Management
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2290970834