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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
Assessment of practice using the National Health Service Knowledge and Skills Framework
Christopher McLean1, Eloise Monger, Isabella Lally
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southampton, Nightingale Building 67, University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ. C.D.McLean@soton.ac.uk
Abstract:
Current difficulties in the assessment of practice of qualified nurses undertaking courses in critical care nursing are outlined and discussed. The evaluation and development of previously identified core competencies for intensive care nurses is discussed. The use of the National Health Service Knowledge and Skills Framework as a framework for the assessment of practice of nurses undertaking courses in intensive care nursing within one higher education Institution is presented and examined. The potential implications of these developments for practice and education are outlined.
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