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Military nursing competencies.

Mary Candice Ross1

  • 1College of Nursing, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4310, USA. cross3@fsu.edu

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 1, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Military nurses require specialized training beyond basic skills. They must master unique competencies for battlefield care, self-protection, and patient evacuation under austere conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Military Health
  • Nursing Science
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Military nursing practice encompasses a wider range of skills than civilian nursing.
  • Unique operational demands necessitate distinct professional competencies for military nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the essential competencies required for effective military nursing practice.
  • To highlight the specialized skills and knowledge base unique to military nurses.

Main Methods:

  • This article provides a descriptive overview of military nursing competencies.
  • It synthesizes information on the scope of practice for military healthcare professionals.

Main Results:

  • Military nurses need proficiency in basic nursing, self-defense, trauma care in austere environments, and patient evacuation logistics.

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  • Competencies extend beyond clinical skills to include operational readiness and adaptability.

    • Conclusions:

    • Specialized and consistent training is crucial for developing and maintaining military nursing competencies.
    • Military nurses require a unique skill set to effectively serve in diverse and challenging operational settings.