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Tammy McGarity1, Laura Monahan2, Katelijne Acker1
1College of Nursing, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5800, USA.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 28, 2023
Summary
Registered nurses felt competent but desired more education for pandemic practice readiness. Institutional support, education, and experience significantly impacted their perceived preparedness during the COVID-19 crisis.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Education
- Pandemic Preparedness
Background:
- Healthcare readiness for practice remains a persistent challenge, particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Nurses' perceived preparedness is crucial for effective patient care during public health crises.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine registered nurses' (RNs) perceived preparedness for practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To identify specific competencies RNs felt they possessed and those they needed for enhanced pandemic care.
Main Methods:
- A focused descriptive-correlational study was conducted.
- One hundred eighty-four RNs completed a Qualtrics survey on perceived and needed competencies.
- Bivariate correlations and linear regression analyses were employed.
Main Results:
- RNs reported feeling competent in certain areas but also perceived a need for more education in those same areas.
- Perceived preparedness was influenced by institutional competency development, education, and work experience.
Conclusions:
- Despite feeling competent, RNs identified gaps in education for optimal pandemic practice.
- Enhancing institutional support, educational opportunities, and leveraging work experience are key to improving nurse preparedness for future health crises.
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