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1Author Affiliations: School of Nursing, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan (Dr Hays); College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida (Dr Hay); Lourdes University College of Nursing, Sylvania, Ohio (Dr Tassell); Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare, The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus Ohio (Dr Zellefrow); and Sacred Heart University, Dr. Susan L. Davis, RN & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing, Fairfield, Connecticut (Dr Milner).
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Summary
The 2009 Quality and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) graduate competencies align with the 2021 American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials. A notable shift towards entry-level competencies indicates evolving practice expectations for nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Curriculum Development
- Competency-Based Education
Background:
- Graduate nursing programs were advised to align curricula with Quality and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) graduate competencies.
- The QSEN initiative focuses on essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSA) for safe and effective nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the alignment between the 2009 QSEN graduate KSA competencies and the 2021 American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials advanced-level subcompetencies.
- To support the transition to competency-based education and the AACN Essentials in graduate nursing programs.
Main Methods:
- A consensus-based review process was conducted by five nursing education experts.
- The experts systematically compared the 2009 QSEN graduate KSA statements with the 2021 AACN advanced-level subcompetencies.
Main Results:
- A crosswalk tool revealed that 34% of QSEN graduate KSA statements align with AACN advanced-level subcompetencies.
- Additionally, 36% of QSEN graduate KSA statements align with AACN entry-level subcompetencies.
Conclusions:
- The 2009 QSEN graduate competencies are integrated within the 2021 AACN Essentials at both entry and advanced levels.
- A significant trend towards entry-level alignment suggests evolving expectations for contemporary nursing practice.
- This alignment necessitates curriculum and assessment revisions for graduate nursing faculty to meet new professional standards.