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Zohreh Nabizadeh-Gharghozar1, Negin Masoudi Alavi2, Neda Mirbagher Ajorpaz3
1Trauma Nursing Research Center, Faculty of Nursing, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
Nurse Education Today
|December 21, 2020
Summary
Clinical competence in nursing is a continuous process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and attitudes. It develops over time through experience and education, leading to improved patient care and nurse satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- Clinical competence (CC) is a critical concept in nursing practice.
- Existing controversies necessitate a deeper analysis of CC.
- This study aims to clarify the multifaceted nature of CC in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive concept analysis of clinical competence in nursing.
- To define the antecedents and consequences of clinical competence.
- To explore the developmental process of clinical competence.
Main Methods:
- A three-phase hybrid model was employed for concept analysis.
- Extensive literature review across major databases (2000-2020).
- Semi-structured interviews with nursing professionals and students, analyzed via conventional content analysis.
Main Results:
- CC is defined as an integration of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
- Gaining CC is an experiential process, enhanced by practice and experience.
- Antecedents include effective education and organizational support; consequences involve patient and nurse satisfaction and quality care.
Conclusions:
- Clinical competence is an ongoing developmental process.
- It involves acquiring knowledge, values, attitudes, and critical thinking skills.
- CC fosters creativity and innovation in nursing practice.
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