Investigating the Relationship Between Continuing Education and Clinical Competence in Nursing Practice
Posted: Oct 24, 2018
Abstract
The dynamic landscape of healthcare delivery necessitates continuous professional development among nursing professionals to maintain and enhance clinical competence. While the importance of continuing education in nursing is widely acknowledged, the precise mechanisms through which educational interventions translate into improved clinical practice remain inadequately understood. Traditional approaches to studying this relationship have typically employed linear models that assume direct knowledge transfer from educational settings to clinical environments. However, this perspective fails to account for the complex interplay of individual, organizational, and contextual factors that mediate the education-competence relationship. This research addresses significant gaps in the current literature by proposing an integrated theoretical framework that conceptualizes clinical competence as a multi-dimensional construct encompassing not only technical knowledge and procedural skills but also critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and emotional intelligence. The study moves beyond conventional competency assessment methods by incorporating real-time performance metrics, patient-reported outcomes, and reflective practice documentation to create a comprehensive picture of nursing competence in authentic clinical contexts.
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