Evaluation of a Nursing Education and Competency Algorithm by Clinical Nurse Educators: A Qualitative Study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Distinguishing between nursing competency and education in clinical health care is multidimensional. The NYU Langone Health Nursing Education and Competency Algorithm (NE-CA) was developed to guide competency identification. METHOD: A qualitative study was conducted to elicit dialogue through focus groups to identify themes specifically related to use of the NE-CA. RESULTS: The results of this qualitative research include four major themes: algorithm, competency, competency assessment process, and education. CONCLUSION: Findings from the focus groups support the application of the NE-CA by clinical nurse educators, professional registered nurses, and organizational stakeholders guiding competency and education.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Innovations in Medical Education
Competency Development and Evaluation
Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
- Volume
- 57
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 109–115
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN