Authors

1. Bashford, Carol Wolfensperger MS, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC
2. Shaffer, Barbara J. BSN, RN, CMSRN
3. Young, Carolyn M. BSN, RN-BC

Abstract

There is a correlation between patient safety and nursing orientation. The authors discuss a mixed-method study that supports the efficacy of using a competency-based process to assess knowledge and judgment skills of registered nurses in a community hospital. This assessment is the backbone of the competency-based orientation.