RESUMO
There is a correlation between patient safety and nursing orientation. The authors discuss a mixed-method study that supports the efficacy of using a competency-based process to assess knowledge and judgment skills of registered nurses in a community hospital. This assessment is the backbone of the competency-based orientation.
Assuntos
Competência Clínica/normas , Serviços de Saúde Comunitária/normas , Enfermeiras e Enfermeiros/normas , Qualidade da Assistência à Saúde/normas , Desenvolvimento de Pessoal/métodos , Tomada de Decisões , Feminino , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Humanos , Masculino , Pesquisa em Avaliação de Enfermagem/métodos , Pesquisa em Avaliação de Enfermagem/normas , Assistência ao Paciente , Segurança , Desenvolvimento de Pessoal/normas , Fatores de Tempo , Estados UnidosRESUMO
Recalling feelings of reality shock and insecurity helps the staff nurse to truly understand the feelings that a nursing student experiences. Without a student preceptorship the new graduate may be unaware of all of the staff nurse responsibilities and have a problematic role transition to the work environment. The new graduate's adjustment to a staff nurse role is challenging, but if it is overwhelming the new nurse may eventually leave the profession (Coudret et al., 1994). Quick reference tables are designed to help plan and implement a preceptor experience. The precepted practicum has many benefits for both the nursing student and the RN preceptor.
