Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education  2015;21(3):426-439

doi:10.5977/jkasne.2015.21.3.426

Strategy for Improving Core Nursing Competency-based Education.

Jeong Mo PARK 1 ; Chung Sook KIM ; Jae Hee KIM ; Ji Yeon AN ; Eun Young PYO

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Keywords

Competency-based education; Education; Nursing; Nursing student

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the core competencies of nursing students and to improve competency-based nursing education. METHODS: A triangulation method was used. A literature review and focus group interviews (FGI) were used to identify nursing core competencies. The present level of nursing competencies of students was identified through the nursing core performance questionnaire. RESULTS: 1) Nursing core competencies, including 23 different competencies, were categorized into seven areas through a literature review and qualitative research. These competencies included: desirable personality, attitude & interpersonal skills, professionalism, nursing knowledge & basic nursing skills, ability to cope with nursing situations, basic ability in nursing research, coping ability with changes in the healthcare environment, and leadership. 2) Core nursing skills, nursing research, and nursing leadership were the three lowest ranking competencies. Some courses in the curriculum were to be newly established in an e-learning system, student's portfolio in non-curriculum. CONCLUSIONS: Further research is needed in order to show effects of the changes. Changes after applying the strategy of a nursing education program will be measured. Continuous research in competency-based nursing education is needed.