[Development of a competency model on future skills in nursing: a qualitative study]

Development of a competency model on future skills in nursing: a qualitative study Abstract: Background: The world of work is constantly changing. As a consequence, there are changing and new competence requirements, which are often described as future skills. Aims: The aim of this research was the development of a competency model with future skills for nurses. Methods: Using a qualitative research design, 29 semi-structured expert interviews and two focus groups, as well as a telephone feedback procedure, were conducted in an iterative process. Qualitative content analysis was used to structure the data according to the principles of grounded theory. Results: 17 future skills with 40 characteristics and components were identified. They can be assigned to three levels and are closely linked to the key category of professionalism in exercising competences. The development of nursing competencies is embedded in professionalisation processes and a lifelong, stepwise process. Conclusion: A competence model with future skills was developed, that focuses on nursing competency development processes in an uncertain future. This lays a foundation for targeted human resources development and contributes to the preservation and promotion of future employability and professional development of nurses.