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1Kayla Jubic, DNP, RN, CCRN, CBC, Advanced Clinical Education Specialist, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
|September 30, 2025
Summary
A new electronic competency form based on the Donna Wright Ultimate Guide to Competency Assessment in Healthcare improved healthcare preceptor confidence. This evidence-based approach enhanced knowledge, competence, and confidence in a pediatric setting.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare education
- Nursing competency assessment
- Evidence-based practice
Background:
- Preceptor confidence in evaluating healthcare professional competence is crucial for effective training.
- Standardized competency assessment tools are needed to ensure consistent evaluation.
- The Donna Wright Ultimate Guide to Competency Assessment in Healthcare provides a framework for evaluating clinical skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement a modified, electronic competency form based on the Donna Wright framework.
- To define clear competency expectations for healthcare professionals.
- To enhance preceptor confidence in conducting competency evaluations.
Main Methods:
- Development and implementation of a modified, electronic competency form.
- Utilizing the Donna Wright Ultimate Guide to Competency Assessment in Healthcare (2021) framework.
- Assessment of preceptor confidence and competence at a single pediatric organization.
Main Results:
- Preceptors reported a statistically significant increase in competency evaluation confidence (p < .0001).
- The electronic form successfully defined competency expectations.
- Improvements in knowledge, competence, and confidence were observed post-implementation.
Conclusions:
- An evidence-based framework, when applied to competency assessment, can significantly improve healthcare provider outcomes.
- Modified electronic competency forms are effective tools for enhancing preceptor confidence and standardizing evaluations.
- This approach demonstrates a successful strategy for improving healthcare professional development in a pediatric setting.
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