J Korean Clin Nurs Res.  2017 Apr;23(1):40-53. 10.22650/JKCNR.2017.23.1.40.

Core Competencies for New Nurses

• Kim JA
• Chu MS
• Kwon KJ
• Seo HK
• Lee SN

• KMID: 2397722
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.22650/JKCNR.2017.23.1.40

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify core competencies for new nurses and valuate the appropriateness and capability of core competencies.
METHODS
Mixed method was applied for the study. Qualitative data were obtained from preceptor and nurse manager utilizing an open-ended survey question and qualitative data analysis was conducted. The quantitative data were collected from 238 nurses (79 new nurses, 78 preceptors, 81 nurse managers) and descriptive statistics, ANOVA, χ2 tests were applied.
RESULTS
Three themes (20 contents) were identified as core competencies: competency as an employee, competency to perform nursing care for patient, competency to maintain nursing expertise. New nurses recognized themselves as having higher competency as an employee and to perform nursing care for patient when compared to nurse managers.
CONCLUSION
The findings identified core competencies for new nurses need to be reflected to developing human resource management strategies for hiring new nurses.

Keyword

Clinical Competence; Nurses

MeSH Terms

Clinical Competence
Humans
Methods
Nurse Administrators
Nursing
Nursing Care
Statistics as Topic