Construction of a nurse post core competency evaluation index system based on specific nursing group model

Abstract

Objective To construct a clinical nurse specialism post core competency evaluation index system based on specific nursing group model. Methods In March 2017, we establish a clinical nurse specialism post core competency evaluation index system based on specific position requirements, specific nursing development and demand for comprehensive ability improvement of nurses through literature review, semi-structured interview and Delphi expert consultation. The index weight was confirmed by precedence chart. Results There were 30 letter questionnaires which were sent out in two rounds of expert consultation with 100% for the recovery rate of questionnaire. The authority coefficient (Cr) of consultation expert was 0.851 3. Totals of 8 items of primary indexes and 45 items of secondary indexes were established. The primary indexes included fundamental practice ability, post specific nursing ability, post problem-solving ability, learning and education ability, organization and coordination ability, critical thinking ability, post practice and innovation ability as well as nursing scientific research ability. Conclusions The construction of index system provides a basis and reference for the clinical nurse specialism post core competency based on specific nursing group model and the ways, methods as well as evaluation of training effects of specialized training for nurses in China. Key words: Post management; Nurse specialism; Core competency; Evaluation index; Delphi method