Quality and safety education for nurses clinical evaluation tool

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Performance Assessment
• Healthcare Quality and Safety

Background:

• Effective evaluation of undergraduate nursing students' clinical performance is crucial.
• Existing tools may lack the precision to assess critical competencies.
• Adaptability and clarity are key features for a successful evaluation instrument.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a novel clinical performance evaluation tool for baccalaureate nursing students.
• To improve the accuracy of assessing student capabilities in diverse clinical placements.
• To create a tool that emphasizes quality, safety, critical thinking, and communication.

Main Methods:

• Faculty within a 4-year undergraduate nursing program initiated a curriculum improvement project.
• Development of a new evaluation tool focused on key areas of clinical practice.
• The tool was designed to be unambiguous, succinct, and adaptable.

Main Results:

• The new tool provides a more accurate appraisal of clinical capabilities.
• It specifically focuses on quality and safety in healthcare delivery.
• The tool effectively evaluates critical thinking skills and team communication.

Conclusions:

• The developed clinical performance evaluation tool enhances the assessment of undergraduate nursing students.
• The focus on quality, safety, and communication provides a comprehensive evaluation.
• This tool supports the development of competent and safe nursing professionals.