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The Role Of The Clinical Educator In Evaluating Nursing Competency, Linda A. Schoene Msn, Rn, Carole A. Kanusky Rn, Msn, Cns
The Role Of The Clinical Educator In Evaluating Nursing Competency, Linda A. Schoene Msn, Rn, Carole A. Kanusky Rn, Msn, Cns
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INTRODUCTION: Evaluation of nursing competency is critical to assuring patient safety and maintaining high professional standards in the practice of nursing. All nurses must graduate from an approved nursing program and successfully pass the national board exam before receiving initial licensure. State boards of nursing fulfill the role of gatekeeper, seeking to assure the public that nurses provide safe, competent care. In turn, high public awareness and patient advocacy initiatives require close monitoring of nursing competency. [See PDF for complete abstract]