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A Multi-Perspective Evaluation of Core Competencies of Newly Graduated Nurses: Perspectives From Nurses Themselves,

Xuelian Chen1, Xiaohui Wang, Jie Zhang

  • 1Author Affiliations: Nursing Department, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu, China (Mr Chen, Mr Wang, Mr Zhang, and Mr Xu); and Urology Department, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu, China (Mr Tan).

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|July 17, 2026
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Keywords:
core competenciesentry-level skillsmultiperspective evaluationnewly graduated nurses

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