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Identifying essential clinical skills and procedures for FNP students using an electronic clinical documentation
Lara Rivera1, Crystal Stevens, Shirley Waugh
1Washburn University School of Nursing, Topeka, Kansas.
Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
|November 26, 2019
Summary
Many new family nurse practitioners (FNPs) feel unprepared for practice due to a lack of standardized clinical skills and procedures (CSPs). This study identified frequently performed CSPs, highlighting the need for updated FNP curricula.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Advanced Practice Nursing
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) education aims for competent entry-level practice.
- Many new FNPs report inadequate preparation in essential clinical skills and procedures (CSPs).
- A lack of standardized CSP lists and literature hinders NP curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify frequently encountered CSPs by FNP students.
- To compare student-documented CSPs with existing literature.
- To inform the refinement of evidence-based NP curricula.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective, longitudinal assessment of CSPs documented by FNP students.
- Data extracted from an electronic clinical documentation system (eLOGS).
- Comparison with a comprehensive literature review of CSPs used by practicing FNPs.
Main Results:
- Consistency observed between student-documented CSPs and literature findings.
- Frequent reporting of behavioral health assessments by FNP students.
- Behavioral health competency identified as a crucial CSP for primary care.
Conclusions:
- Educators must prepare FNP graduates with the necessary workplace skills.
- A standardized list of essential CSPs is needed for FNP practice.
- Developing a universally accepted CSP list will refine NP curricula and enhance graduate preparedness.
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