[Entrustment: Innovation and Practice in Nursing Education]

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Workforce Development
• Professional Competency Frameworks

Context:

• Addressing global and national nursing shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Healthcare systems face challenges from rising disease complexity and aging populations.
• Taiwan's nursing workforce confronts significant challenges requiring innovative strategies.

Purpose:

• To explore Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) as a framework for nursing education and workforce preparation.
• To enhance the quality and quantity of the nursing workforce.
• To bridge the theory-practice gap for smoother new graduate transitions.

Summary:

• Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) are key professional tasks trainees can perform independently.
• EPAs integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes for real-world clinical competence.
• This outcomes-oriented approach evaluates readiness for independent responsibility and task delegation.

Impact:

• Fostering seamless transitions from classroom learning to hands-on practice.
• Cultivating competent, practice-ready nurses capable of safe, high-quality patient care.
• Elevating the impact and visibility of the nursing profession through innovation.