A paradigm shift from competence to Capability in neonatal nursing

Publication date: Available online 2 May 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Patricia BromleyAbstractA literature review by Bromley (2014) focussing on competence in nursing identified ambiguity and inconsistencies in the assessment or evaluation competence on nurses’ clinical practice (Bromley, 2014; Watson et al., 2002). Flinkman et al. (2017, p. 1036) agree that “there continues to be no consensus on the definition of competence” and that it is a “highly abstract phenomenon … complicated to assess and measure”.A continued review of the literature has identified the theories of capability in higher education and capable graduates. This follow up review will explore the origins of competence and clinical competence as it relates to the nursing profession and compare this with Capability as a means of developing Capable Neonatal Intensive Care (NIC) nursing graduates.
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research