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Linking competency-based assessment to successful clinical practice.

Colleen J Klein¹

¹Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, Illinois 61021, USA. kleinc@svcc.edu

The Journal of Nursing Education

|September 28, 2006

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Nursing education using a competency-based approach enhances graduates

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Healthcare Professional Competency

Background:

Healthcare professionals require essential competencies for practice.
Associate degree nursing students must meet position-specific responsibilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a competency-based nursing curriculum.
To assess the impact of a competency-based approach on student performance and NCLEX-RN pass rates.

Main Methods:

Implemented a competency-based curriculum for associate degree nursing students.
Integrated laboratory experiences and clinical performance examinations.
Utilized faculty-developed critical elements for competence assessment.

Main Results:

Graduates demonstrated increased abilities in essential nursing skills.

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NCLEX-RN pass rates consistently exceeded national and state averages (98%) since 1992.

Competency-based education proved valuable for employers and graduates.

Conclusions:

A competency-based approach effectively prepares nursing students for practice.
This educational model enhances graduate employability and licensure examination success.
The program's sustained high NCLEX-RN pass rates validate the curriculum's efficacy.