RESUMEN
This article describes the key components and outcomes of a performance appraisal tool designed to measure and support the development of registered nurses. The tool is organized by the domains of nursing and based on the novice-to-expert framework. Core competency statements reflect required nursing behaviors. Skill acquisition level descriptors support identification of individual's level of practice. Self-evaluation, developmental goals, and specific evaluator feedback help registered nurses focus their development.
Asunto(s)
Competencia Clínica/normas , Educación Continua en Enfermería/organización & administración , Evaluación del Rendimiento de Empleados/organización & administración , Rol de la Enfermera , Personal de Enfermería en Hospital/educación , Desarrollo de Personal/organización & administración , Movilidad Laboral , Documentación , Objetivos , Humanos , Modelos de Enfermería , Evaluación de Necesidades , Investigación en Educación de Enfermería , Proceso de Enfermería , Personal de Enfermería en Hospital/organización & administración , Oregon , Innovación Organizacional , Objetivos Organizacionales , Evaluación de Resultado en la Atención de Salud , Autonomía Profesional , Desarrollo de Programa , Evaluación de Programas y Proyectos de Salud , Autoevaluación (Psicología)RESUMEN
The purpose of this study was to evaluate descriptors of practice designed to help nurses and managers assist the nurse along the advanced beginner to expert continuum. This study was part of a larger action research program integrating a registered nurse (RN) performance appraisal and clinical ladder. Informants selected descriptors corresponding to their routine practice from randomized lists in each nursing domain. Analysis demonstrated distinctive selection patterns in proficient and expert nurses in all but one domain. Findings supported the use of descriptors in locating an individual on the developmental continuum.