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Developing a professional competence framework for the master of nursing specialist degree program in China: A
Huan Xu1, Chaoqun Dong1, Yeqin Yang1
1School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Chashan Town, Ouhai District, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Nurse Education Today
|September 9, 2022
Summary
A new professional competence framework was developed for Master of Nursing Specialist (MNS) programs in China. This framework outlines seven domains to guide the education of advanced practice nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Ensuring professional competence in clinical nursing is critical.
- China lacks a formal competence framework for Master of Nursing Specialist (MNS) students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a comprehensive professional competence framework for MNS degree programs in China.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi study involving a literature review, expert panel discussions (12 experts), and two rounds of Delphi surveys (24 experts).
- Consensus was achieved using predefined thresholds for mean score, coefficient of variation, and agreement levels.
Main Results:
- Consensus was reached on a framework comprising seven domains and 54 items.
- The domains include clinical practice, professional attitude, collaboration, communication, professional development, research, education, and administration.
Conclusions:
- The developed framework provides essential guidelines for MNS programs in China.
- Future efforts should focus on integrating these competences to train qualified advanced practice nurses.
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