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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).
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.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Patient Safety
Background:
- The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Institute identified a need to enhance nursing practice.
- Existing competencies may not fully address complex healthcare systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a seventh Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency: systems-based practice.
- To outline recommendations for integrating this competency into nursing education and practice.
Main Methods:
- The QSEN Institute RN-BSN Task Force developed a white paper.
- Recommendations focus on integrating systems-based practice into educational and practice settings.
Main Results:
- Proposal of a seventh QSEN competency focused on systems-based practice.
- Recommendations for comprehensive continuing education programs for nurses.
Conclusions:
- Implementing systems-based practice can improve patient quality and safety.
- Integration into job descriptions, promotion criteria, and continuing education is recommended for nurses.
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