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Defining neuroscience nursing practice: the 2001 role delineation study.

Patricia A Blissitt1, Stephen Roberts, Janice L Hinkle

  • 1Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, USA.

The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing : Journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
|June 7, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study updated the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) exam blueprint by surveying 453 nurses. Findings define current neuroscience nursing practice and ensure exam validity.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience Nursing
  • Nursing Professional Development

Background:

  • Previous role delineation studies informed the 2000 task force.
  • The American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN) initiated the study.
  • The Nursing Intervention Classification (NIC) taxonomy served as the theoretical framework.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-examine previous surveys and define current neuroscience nursing practice.
  • To provide content validity for future Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) examinations.
  • To update the blueprint for the CNRN certification.

Main Methods:

  • A survey design was employed.
  • A three-part questionnaire was developed with assistance from Computer Adaptive Technologies, Inc. (CAT).
  • The survey was mailed to 1,505 CNRNs, with 453 participants returning the questionnaire.

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Main Results:

  • The study gathered data to define current neuroscience nursing practice.
  • The results provide content validity for the CNRN examination.
  • This research updates the foundational blueprint for neuroscience nursing certification.

Conclusions:

  • The updated role delineation survey is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the CNRN examination.
  • The findings support the ongoing professional development of neuroscience nurses.
  • This study ensures the CNRN examination accurately reflects contemporary neuroscience nursing practice.