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Assessing nursing competency in the correctional environment: the creation of a self-reflection learning and
Andrew Cashin1, Mary Chiarella, Donna Waters
1Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Andrew.Cashin@uts.edu.au
Summary
The Justice Health (JH) Core Competencies Survey helps identify nurse training needs in correctional settings. Most JH nurses reported high skill levels for identified competencies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Correctional Healthcare
- Professional Development
Background:
- Justice Health (JH) requires specialized nursing skills.
- Identifying educational needs is crucial for effective correctional nursing.
- A standardized tool is needed for assessing nurse competencies within JH.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of the Justice Health (JH) Core Competencies Survey.
- To establish a tool for identifying the educational needs of nurses in correctional environments.
- To facilitate ongoing professional development for nurses within the JH service.
Main Methods:
- Development of the third iteration of the JH Core Competencies Survey.
- Format as an online self-report survey.
- Implementation and data collection in 2006.
Main Results:
- Nurses generally rated their skill levels for identified competencies as high.
- The survey serves as a tool for assessing current skill levels.
- High self-reported competency suggests a baseline level of preparedness.
Conclusions:
- The JH Core Competencies Survey is a valuable tool for assessing nursing skills in correctional settings.
- The survey will be integrated into onboarding and annual reviews.
- This integration will facilitate targeted learning and development for nurses in the JH environment.
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