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The performance appraisal as a developmental tool
Mary Theresa Schoessler1, Pamela Aneshansley, Carrie Baffaro
1Providence Portland Medical Center, Portland, Oregon 97213, USA. mary.schoessler@providence.org
Summary
This study introduces a performance appraisal tool for registered nurses, aiding their professional development. It uses a novice-to-expert framework to assess nursing competencies and guide skill acquisition.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Professional Development
- Healthcare Education
Background:
- Effective performance appraisal is crucial for registered nurse (RN) development.
- Existing tools may not adequately capture the nuances of nursing practice progression.
- A structured approach is needed to support RNs from novice to expert levels.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the components and outcomes of a novel performance appraisal tool for RNs.
- To outline how the tool measures and supports the professional development of registered nurses.
- To present a framework for assessing nursing competencies and skill acquisition.
Main Methods:
- The tool is organized by established domains of nursing practice.
- It is grounded in the Benner's novice-to-expert framework.
- Includes core competency statements, skill acquisition level descriptors, self-evaluation, developmental goals, and evaluator feedback.
Main Results:
- The tool facilitates the identification of an individual's current level of practice.
- It provides a basis for targeted professional development planning.
- Supports focused feedback to enhance nursing skills and behaviors.
Conclusions:
- This performance appraisal tool offers a structured method for evaluating and advancing registered nurse competencies.
- Its design, based on the novice-to-expert model, supports individualized professional growth.
- The tool empowers RNs to focus on development through self-evaluation and targeted feedback.
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