Effects of the training program based on the competency of new nurses in neurology department

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the effects of the training program based on the competency of new nurses in neurology department. Methods Competency concept was used to analyze the needs, insure the objective, establish the training plan, and organize training for new nurses in neurology department from August 2015 to March 2016. Training program with the combination of group psychological counselling, scenario simulation training and assessment were performed. Observation indexes were analyzed using the Six-Dimension Scale of Nursing Performance (6-D Scale) . Results Group psychological counselling played a crucial role in the elimination of new nurses' strangeness so as to help them to adapt to clinical competence. Statistically significant differences in new nurses' ability of planning and evaluation, ability of interpersonal relationship and communication, ability of education and training were observed before and after training based on 6-D scale (P<0.05) . Conclusions The training program based on the competency can improve the planning and evaluation ability, interpersonal relationship and communication ability, education and training ability in new nurses, and play a positive role in the growth of new nurses to qualified nurses. Key words: Competency; New nurse; Training; Neurology department