Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare expectations of nurse practitioner (NP)
job competencies among physicians, nurse managers, and NPs. Data Sources: A …

Aims and objectives. This paper is a report of a study conducted to investigate differences
between nurse practitioners' perceptions of the importance of required competencies and …

Along with increasing complexity of nursing services, hospital employers are demanding
qualified and competent staff nurses for high quality clinical care. In Taiwan, disparities in …

New staff nurses face a complex set of expectations in their first job. The competencies they
learned in nursing school are often not those expected in the work world and the work world …

Aims and objectives The objective of this study was to test the reliability and construct
validity of the N urse P ractitioners' R oles and C ompetencies S cale. Background The role …

A few studies have specifically examined the role perception and job satisfaction of civilian
nurse practitioners (NPs), but no data exist for US Navy NPs. The purpose of this study was …

The performance of clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) is evaluated most often by quantitative
checklists, peer review, self-evaluation, administrative review, or nursing audits …

In Hawaii, a survey of schools of nursing and health care agencies revealed significant
differences in the perceived competencies of new registered nurse graduates. When …

Military health care organizations need competent frontline managers with knowledge and
skills to manage health care complexity and ensure evidence-based practice. With …

Aims To describe the development and psychometric testing of the competency inventory for
nurse managers across all levels in Taiwan. Background The competency‐based approach …