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Self-reported Competences of Expatriate Practicing Nurses in Kuwait: A Descriptive Study
Rowaida M Al-Maaitah1, Hajar A Al-Bakkali1, Raeda F AbuAlRub1
1College of Nursing, 37251Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Policy, Politics & Nursing Practice
|February 1, 2023
Summary
Expatriate nurses in Kuwait perceive their competence positively. Key factors influencing their professional competence include experience, education, training, hospital accreditation, and nationality.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Quality
- Human Resources in Healthcare
Background:
- Nursing competence is crucial for patient safety and care quality.
- Expatriate nurses form the majority in Kuwait's healthcare system.
- Assessing nurse competence is vital for ensuring high-quality patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore self-reported competence among nurses in Kuwait.
- To identify predictors of nursing competence in Kuwaiti hospitals.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational study design.
- Survey administered to 220 expatriate nurses in public hospitals.
- Utilized the NPC-35 scale and a demographic form.
Main Results:
- Nurses reported a good level of perceived competence.
- Years of experience, traditional education, training, hospital accreditation, and nationality explained 56% of competence variation.
- Identified key factors influencing Nursing Professional Competence (NPC).
Conclusions:
- Nurse leaders should enhance orientation and training programs.
- Revisiting recruitment policies for expatriate nurses is recommended.
- Increased investment in educating national nurses is crucial.
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