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Critical Thinking Disposition and Clinical Competence in General Hospital Nurses
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Jin-Ah Park, Bog-Ja Kim
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J Korean Acad Nurs 2009;39(6):840-850. Published online December 31, 2009
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2009.39.6.840
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Abstract
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Purpose
This study was done to investigate the relationship between critical thinking disposition and clinical competence among nurses in general hospitals.
Methods
This study was a descriptive-correlational study with a convenience sample of 560 nurses from 5 general hospitals. The data were collected by self-administered questionnaires. Critical thinking disposition was measured using the Critical Thinking Disposition Scale for Nursing Students. Clinical competence was measured using the Standardized Nurse Performance Appraisal Tool.
Results
The mean score for critical thinking disposition and clinical competence was 3.37 and 4.10 respectively on a 5 point scale. A statistically significant correlation was found between critical thinking disposition and clinical competence. A regression model explained 72.8% of clinical competence. Prudence is the most significant predictor of clinical competence (R2=.728).
Conclusion
Study findings suggest that nurses with a higher level of critical thinking disposition would have a higher level of clinical competence. Furthermore, prudence might be the most important predictor of clinical competence. In order to strengthen clinical competence in nurses, the development and enhancement of critical thinking should be emphasized at the college level and nurses should be encouraged to make a clinical decision with greater prudence.
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Use of Physical Assessment Skills and Education Needs of Advanced Practice Nurses and Nurse Specialists
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Hyunsook Shin, Bog-Ja Kim, Hee Sun Kang
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J Korean Acad Nurs 2009;39(5):709-719. Published online October 31, 2009
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2009.39.5.709
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Purpose
The study was done to investigate physical assessment skills used by, and educational needs of, advanced practice nurses (APNs) and nurse specialists in Korea.
Methods
A total of 123 APNs and nurse specialists working in five major hospitals in Seoul were surveyed from July 15 to August 20, 2007.
Results
Fourteen skills out of 126 items were reported as being performed on a regular basis by participants. The majority of these skills involved general observation. Forty-six skills were rarely used. Some participants showed a lack of confidence in certain assessment skills, such as in doing a rectal or pelvic exam, and the use of some assessment equipment. Over 90% of participants required in-depth education on health assessment provided by specialists or nursing professional organizations.
Conclusion
More educational opportunities in physical assessment should be provided including education programs based on the nurses' skill levels and needs. This effort will help to increase confidence of APNs and nurse specialists in physical assessment skills, ultimately resulting in better nursing outcomes.
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