Background:
Nearly 17 years ago, the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric (LCJR) was published to provide a common language and trajectory of students' development to think like a nurse.
Method:
This article traces the uses of the LCJR from creation to the present and cites lessons learned from its use.
Results:
During the intervening years, the LCJR has been used effectively as a debriefing guide in simulation and as a research instrument, as well as for formative assessment. The LCJR has been translated or is in process in 19 languages besides English.
Conclusion:
This article provides evidence of the efficacy of the LCJR and discusses important lessons learned.
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J Nurs Educ
. 2024;63(3):149–155.]