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The Competency Model for Professional Rehabilitation Nursing
Stephanie Vaughn1, Kristen L Mauk2, Cynthia S Jacelon3
1School of Nursing, California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, USA.
Summary
A new Competency Model for Professional Rehabilitation Nursing has been developed. This framework defines essential skills and guides practice across diverse healthcare settings for rehabilitation nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
- Professional Development
Background:
- Rehabilitation nursing is a specialty practiced across various healthcare settings.
- A defined framework for rehabilitation nurse competencies was previously lacking in the literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a comprehensive Competency Model for Professional Rehabilitation Nursing.
- To outline the model's application in clinical and educational rehabilitation nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- Convened a seven-member task force from the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN).
- Conducted a thorough literature review.
- Reviewed existing ARN documents, including the Strategic Plan.
- Developed the Competency Model for Professional Rehabilitation Nursing practice.
Main Results:
- The developed Competency Model delineates four key domains of rehabilitation nursing practice.
- Identified and defined essential role competencies within these domains.
Conclusions:
- The Competency Model addresses the diverse nature of rehabilitation nursing in the current healthcare landscape.
- This framework provides guidance for nurses at various proficiency levels and in different settings.
- The model can structure staff orientation, evaluations, clinical ladders, role descriptions, and educational courses.
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