Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching I: Assessment and Diagnosis01:24

Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching I: Assessment and Diagnosis

1.5K
The nursing process provides a clinical decision-making framework for patients and families to establish and implement a personalized care plan. Since part of the nurse's duties is to teach patients, the steps of the nursing process are the most effective way to approach instruction. The nursing process and the teaching-learning process are inextricably linked.
It is critical to determine the patient's learning needs during the assessment. Determination of learning needs compounds data...
1.5K
National Nursing Organizations II01:30

National Nursing Organizations II

1.3K
Nursing organizations play a vital role in representing nurses working in specialized clinical settings, such as the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
The AACN emphasizes a healthy work environment through six standards to achieve an optimal patient outcome. The standards are appropriate staffing, meaningful recognition, collaboration, authentic leadership, effective communication, and decision-making. In addition, AACN provides certification programs, webinars, journals, and...
1.3K
Nursing Implementation01:15

Nursing Implementation

5.0K
Implementation is the execution of the nursing care plan developed during the planning phase.
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
5.0K
Critical Thinking II01:25

Critical Thinking II

2.8K
Critical thinking is a cognitive process with several attributes. The attributes of critical thinking include the following:
2.8K
Methods of Documentation IV: Focus Charting01:26

Methods of Documentation IV: Focus Charting

1.0K
Focus Charting, also known as the focus charting system or "focus documentation," is a systematic documentation approach used in healthcare to organize patient information in medical records.
It typically involves three columns for recording information:
1.0K
Accountability and Responsibility of a Nurse II01:09

Accountability and Responsibility of a Nurse II

689
Professional accountability in nursing is a multifaceted concept that encompasses professional ethics, legal standards, and employment expectations. This framework ensures that nurses maintain and elevate the quality of care while upholding the values of their profession. It compels them to treat patients, families, and colleagues with respect, compassion, and integrity.
For example, a nurse demonstrating respect and compassion might listen attentively to a patient's concerns, provide...
689

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Supporting older-adult behavioral health: building the first state Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health and Aging.

Health affairs scholar·2025
Same author

Knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) of adaptable academic nurse educators.

Nurse education in practice·2024
Same author

Statewide implementation of high-fidelity recovery-oriented ACT: A case study.

Implementation research and practice·2023
Same author

From Start-up to Sustainability: A Decade of Collaboration to Shape the Future of Nursing.

Nursing education perspectives·2017
Same author

A measure to evaluate classroom teaching practices in nursing.

Nursing education perspectives·2014
Same author

Factors affecting the academic progression of associate degree graduates.

The Journal of nursing education·2012

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 28, 2025

Computerized Adaptive Testing System of Functional Assessment of Stroke
05:21

Computerized Adaptive Testing System of Functional Assessment of Stroke

Published on: January 7, 2019

5.8K

Identifying Competencies of the ACT Program Nurse Using the DACUM Method.

Heidi Herinckx1, Paula Gubrud2, Alyssa Kerlinger3

  • 1Oregon Centers of Excellence, Options for Southern Oregon, Grants Pass, Oregon, USA.

Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|April 9, 2024
PubMed
Summary

A new competency-based training program was developed for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) nurses. This program, based on the DACUM method, outlines essential duties and tasks to improve nurse competency and job satisfaction in psychiatric community care.

More Related Videos

A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills
07:31

A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills

Published on: February 13, 2020

6.9K
Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
06:52

Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit

Published on: September 30, 2020

9.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 28, 2025

Computerized Adaptive Testing System of Functional Assessment of Stroke
05:21

Computerized Adaptive Testing System of Functional Assessment of Stroke

Published on: January 7, 2019

5.8K
A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills
07:31

A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills

Published on: February 13, 2020

6.9K
Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
06:52

Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit

Published on: September 30, 2020

9.8K

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Community Mental Health
  • Healthcare Workforce Development

Background:

  • The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model, crucial for psychiatric community-based care, lacks a standardized national curriculum for its nursing staff.
  • High turnover rates among ACT nurses highlight the need for improved training and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a competency-based, on-board training program for nurses working on Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams.
  • To establish a standardized curriculum addressing the specialized skills required for psychiatric community care.

Main Methods:

  • The Developing a Curriculum (DACUM) method was employed, utilizing an expert panel of eight ACT nurses from three states.
  • A DACUM chart was created, detailing nine core duties and 127 specific tasks for ACT nurses.
  • Survey validation was conducted with 57 ACT nurses across four states to confirm the identified tasks.

Main Results:

  • The expert panel identified 127 essential tasks and nine key duties for ACT nurses.
  • Survey results confirmed that 80% of the identified tasks are performed by practicing ACT nurses.
  • The DACUM duties and tasks provided a validated framework for developing an on-board training curriculum.

Conclusions:

  • A competency-based framework for ACT nurse training has been successfully developed using the DACUM methodology.
  • Piloting this curriculum with newly hired ACT nurses is the next critical step to enhance their preparedness.
  • The training program aims to improve nurse competency, job satisfaction, and reduce turnover in ACT programs.