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Nursing competency standards are widely adopted but not universally approved. Further review is recommended before blindly implementing these standards in nursing practice.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Professional Standards

Background:

  • Competency standards are increasingly common in nursing.
  • Many nursing organizations are developing their own competency frameworks.
  • The adoption of competency standards is perceived as essential by many.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on the adoption of competency standards in nursing.
  • To examine the level of agreement and approval regarding the competency movement.
  • To advise nursing groups on a cautious approach to competency standards.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of the competency movement in nursing.

Main Results:

  • The competency movement in nursing lacks universal agreement and approval.

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  • There is a divergence of opinions regarding the value and implementation of competency standards.

    • Conclusions:

    • Nursing groups should carefully consider and deliberate before adopting competency standards.
    • Blindly embracing the competency movement may not be advisable for all nursing organizations.