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New Zealand nurses' perceptions of the continuing competence framework.

R Vernon1, M Chiarella, E Papps

  • 1University of Sydney, Head of School Nursing, NSW, Australia. rvernon@eit.ac.nz

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New Zealand nurses largely believe the Continuing Competence Framework (CCF) ensures safe practice, though understanding varies. The framework is perceived as credible for public safety, with few competence-related notifications recorded.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Regulation
  • Professional Competence

Background:

  • Internationally, demonstrating and maintaining nursing competence is crucial.
  • Many countries utilize continuing competence frameworks to ensure professional standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess nurses' perceptions of the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) Continuing Competence Framework (CCF).
  • To evaluate nurses' understanding, satisfaction, and the effectiveness of the NCNZ CCF processes.

Main Methods:

  • A web-based survey was distributed to 1157 nurses in New Zealand.
  • The sample was representative of the NZ nursing population, ensuring statistical validity with a 95% confidence level and a 2.85% margin of error.

Main Results:

  • Most nurses believe the CCF effectively ensures competence and fitness to practice.
  • While some aspects of the CCF were not fully understood by all participants, it is generally viewed as a reliable process for public safety.

Conclusions:

  • The NCNZ CCF is perceived by most nurses as a mechanism for ensuring competence and fitness to practice.
  • Since implementation, less than 0.02% of notifications were competence-related, indicating a low incidence.
  • While the CCF infers competence, it does not guarantee a nurse's safe practice on any given day.