Competence in advanced older people nursing: development of ‘Nursing older people – Competence evaluation tool’

Abstract

Those who nurse older people require competence that is complex and comprehensive. One way to evaluate nursing competence is through evaluation tools such as the Nursing Older People--Competence Evaluation tool.

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“…However, the results correlate well with Norwegian and international studies on patient safety, medication use and competence needs in nursing homes (6,8,11,15,16,18,(20)(21)(22).…”

“…Professional identity must be boosted, and the role of the nurse shielded from tasks that do not require nursing competence (6). Internal control in nursing homes must be improved.…”

“…The Coordination Reform entails that nursing homes have greater responsibility for treatment and not only responsibility for nursing and care. Care for patients in a nursing home is demanding and requires that the nurses have wide-ranging competence (6).…”

An exploration of the 6Cs as a set of values for nursing practice

“…(Cummings and Bennett, 2012: 13) Competence is a commonly used term in nursing and is frequently interpreted as being about a skilled performance (Garside and Nhemachena, 2013;Bing-Jonsson et al, 2015). Similarly, in Benner's (1984) seminal work 'Novice to expert', competent nurses were able to carry out conscious and deliberate planning and prioritise and manage their work, but without the flexibility and speed of proficient nurses.…”

“…If a skilled, evidence based performance is not accompanied by an appropriate attitude, such as respect and a non-discriminatory approach, the care experience is likely to be undignified. In a study of competencies required to care for older people, the wide range identified included communication (Bing-Jonsson et al, 2015), which is another of the 6Cs. Competence should also include cultural competence, with nurses providing care in a culturally appropriate manner for each person and their family.…”