Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 28-32, February 2010

Back-to-Basics Boot Camp: An Innovative Approach to Competency Assessment

  • Laura Kubin, MS, RN, CPN, CHES

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Laura Kubin, MS, RN, CPN, CHES.
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  • Niki Fogg, BSN, RN, CPN

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX

published online 27 May 2009.

Competency is the foundation for safe and quality patient care; therefore, assessment must include evaluation based on defined criteria beyond just following a checklist or grading a posttest. The challenge for nurse educators is devising strategies for the staff to demonstrate skills and critical thinking while accommodating various work schedules and time restrictions. This article will describe an innovative themed program that incorporates communication, teamwork, and fun into competency assessment. This technique allows for the tailoring of validation to the needs of the individual and the team.

Key words: Competency, Competence, Education, Competency assessment, Competency validation

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PII: S0882-5963(08)00293-5

doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2008.07.004

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 28-32, February 2010

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