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Prehospital care nurses' self reported competence: A cross-sectional study.
Jörgen Jansson1, Anna Josse Eklund1, Maria Larsson1
1Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, Science, and Technology, Karlstad University, SE-651 88 Karlstad, Sweden.
International Emergency Nursing
|August 9, 2020
Summary
Professional competence in Swedish ambulance nurses varies by experience. Longer work experience in ambulance services is linked to higher self-reported professional competence among registered and specialist nurses.
Area of Science:
- Emergency medicine
- Nursing practice
Background:
- The Swedish ambulance service has evolved with advancements in medical resources, technology, and patient care.
- Registered nurses and specialist nurses in ambulance services hold similar roles and responsibilities.
- Professional competence among these nurses has not been previously evaluated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare self-reported professional competence between registered nurses and specialist nurses in the ambulance service.
- To identify background factors associated with professional competence in ambulance nurses.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilizing digital questionnaires.
- Data collected from 34 registered nurses and 71 specialist nurses.
- Employed the Ambulance Nurse Competence Scale and Research Utilization Questionnaire.
Main Results:
- Significant differences observed in age, gender, education, and work experience among nursing categories.
- Prehospital emergency nurses reported the highest levels of professional competence.
- Master's degree holders did not report significantly higher competence than bachelor's degree holders.
Conclusions:
- Differences in professional competence exist between registered and specialist nurses.
- Work experience within the ambulance service is a key factor correlating with enhanced professional competence.
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