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Core competencies of masters-prepared nurses.

A M McLane

    Nursing Research
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    A core set of 25 process competencies was identified for masters-prepared nurses. Findings emphasize the importance of high-level practice skills for nursing educators and teaching competencies for practitioners.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Healthcare Management
    • Professional Development

    Background:

    • Masters-prepared nurses assume diverse roles including practitioner, educator, manager, and change agent.
    • Defining a common core of essential process competencies is crucial for consistent professional standards.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify a universal set of process competencies for all masters-prepared nurses.
    • To establish a foundation for curriculum development and performance evaluation.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a 68-item Process Competency Scale based on a conceptual model.
    • Survey administration to 118 respondents across four distinct groups.
    • Statistical analysis to determine items meeting core competency criteria.

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    Main Results:

    • Twenty-five competency items met the established criteria for a core competency.
    • Significant agreement was found regarding the necessity of advanced practice skills for nursing educators.
    • Consensus was reached on the importance of pedagogical competencies for nursing practitioners.

    Conclusions:

    • A defined core of 25 process competencies is essential for masters-prepared nurses.
    • Integration of advanced practice and teaching competencies is vital across nursing roles.