Other Titles
Competency and transition to practice
Abstract
Systematic use of competency testing fosters success in student transition to clinical nursing practice. Chi-square analysis found a relationship between standardized assessments, NCLEX passage, clinical decision making, and quality and safety competencies. Reliable assessments that support a safe transition to practice are essential in nursing education.
Sigma Membership
Iota Psi
Lead Author Affiliation
Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Competency Testing, OSCE, Transition to Practice
Recommended Citation
Dillon-Bleich, Kimberly; Sharpnack, Patricia A.; and Patton, Lauren, "Competency testing: Evaluating a BSN student's readiness for transition to practice" (2018). NERC (Nursing Education Research Conference). 39.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/nerc/2018/presentations_2018/39
Conference Name
Nursing Education Research Conference 2018
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2018
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Competency testing: Evaluating a BSN student's readiness for transition to practice
Washington, DC, USA
Systematic use of competency testing fosters success in student transition to clinical nursing practice. Chi-square analysis found a relationship between standardized assessments, NCLEX passage, clinical decision making, and quality and safety competencies. Reliable assessments that support a safe transition to practice are essential in nursing education.