A new questionnaire assesses obstetric nurses' competency in GD management, filling a critical training gap. Developed through expert input and pilot testing, the tool shows strong psychometric ...

Recent advancements in nursing have reinforced the importance of integrating robust competence frameworks with comprehensive clinical training. Nurse competence encompasses not only technical skills ...

As summer storms roll in across much of the U.S., we’re reminded that preparation is an absolute necessity and could mean the difference between life and death. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado or ...

Two (2) female medical students are working together on a group assignment. They are writing their notes on a laptop and sitting at a desk in a training laboratory. They are both wearing scrubs. The ...

Cultural competency and understanding of different cultures' perspectives on healthcare are increasingly non-negotiable for nurses, particularly in diverse areas of the country, according to a report ...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix College of Nursing is advancing nurses' skills with its innovative Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Competency-based ...

With approximately 900 nurses working at Intermountain Health’s St. George Regional Hospital, if you’ve spent any time there at all, you’ve likely encountered one of them. Even more likely, they’ve ...

To improve the care coordination competency of nurses involved in the management of critically ill patients on life support, an electronic app - NCCCS - was developed by Associate Professor Chie ...

Home Visit Navigator,” performed significantly better in post-class knowledge tests, end-of-term examinations and knowledge-point access frequency compared to those who participated in the control ...

Concerns that specialist nurses undertaking endoscopies may not be carrying out enough procedures to maintain their skills (White, 2004) highlight one of the difficulties facing nurses working in ...

Metro Atlanta is becoming an increasingly diverse area, so nurses often find themselves caring for patients who represent many different cultures. This can affect everything from a patient's comfort ...

A framework to support practice nurses in achieving and maintaining competency levels across all areas of their generalist role has been published by the Royal College of General Practitioners.