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Mar 24, 2021 · The Nurse Competence Scale evaluates what nurses do in a broad perspective and covers both ontological and contextual features of nursing competence. It is sensible for experiences in context as well as for educational issues.
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Mar 24, 2021 · Evaluating nursing competence is challenging and among many instruments the Nurse Competence Scale is one of the most used. This integrated literature review aimed to describe how...
Results showed that the Nurse Competence Scale covers both ontological and contextual compe-tence, that the competence profiles vary in different cultures, cohorts and contexts, but that it is suitable for evaluating and following up competence development in nursing.
The Nurse Competence Scale research findings can be used to continuously evaluate nurses’ competence for manage-rial, educational and health policy purposes. Our systematic review indicates the need for high-quality language translations and methodologically rigorous cross-cultural studies.
The 73-item NCS is a structured questionnaire and comprises seven competence categories. The level of competence is measured with a visual analogue scale (VAS 0-100) and the frequency of the use of competencies with a four-point scale. The NCS is currently widely used internationally.
Mar 24, 2021 · This integrated literature review aimed to describe how ontological and contextual nursing competence becomes evident in evaluations done with it and the value of using it for professional development in nursing.
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Background: The Nurse Competence Scale is currently the most widely used generic instrument to measure Registered Nurses' competence in different phases of their careers. Based on a decade of research, this review provides a summary of the existing evidence.