QSEN Institute RN-BSN Task Force: White Paper on Recommendation for Systems-Based Practice Competency

Ann M Stalter1, Janet M Phillips, Mary A Dolansky

  • 1Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio (Dr Stalter); RN to BSN Degree Completion Option, National League for Nursing Governor-at-Large, Indiana University School of Nursing,, Indianapolis (Dr Phillips); and QSEN Institute, VA Quality Scholars Program, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA, and Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Cleveland, Ohio (Dr Dolansky).

Summary

The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Institute proposes a seventh competency, systems-based practice, to enhance patient safety and quality. This initiative recommends integrating systems-based practice into nursing education and professional development for improved healthcare outcomes.

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