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Development of advanced practice nursing core competencies in Saudi Arabia: A modified Delphi study
Monir M Almotairy1, Ahmed Nahari2, Hamza Moafa3
1Department of Nursing Administration and Education, King Saud University College of Nursing, Riyadh, P.O. Box 642, Saudi Arabia.
Nurse Education Today
|July 23, 2024
Summary
This study defined 26 core competencies for advanced practice nursing in Saudi Arabia. These competencies will standardize education and clinical practice for nurses in the region.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- Advanced practice nursing (APN) requires a defined set of competencies for safe and effective healthcare delivery.
- Saudi Arabia faces a need to standardize APN roles and training due to evolving practice landscapes.
- Establishing core competencies is crucial for consistent educational and clinical programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a consensus on the core competencies for advanced practice nursing in Saudi Arabia.
- To provide a foundational framework for APN education and practice within the region.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi design was employed with snowball sampling.
- Data collection involved online questionnaires administered in two rounds (April-July 2023).
- Competencies were developed from literature review and expert analysis, refined by 34 nursing experts.
Main Results:
- Initial consensus was reached on 24 of 28 competencies in Round 1.
- Revisions and new competencies led to a 26-competency framework in Round 2.
- Full consensus was achieved on the 26 core competencies across six domains: knowledge, person-centered care, professional improvement, professionalism, communication, and leadership.
Conclusions:
- The proposed 26 core competencies offer a standardized framework for APN.
- This framework can guide academic and clinical training programs in Saudi Arabia.
- Implementation of these competencies will support the advancement of APN roles in clinical settings.
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