Competency-Education and the Revised AACN Essentials

In 2021, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing launched a new competency-based framework to help reduce the gap from education to practice and promote consistency for baccalaureate and graduate-level nursing programs. This article will describe the initiative, highlight important concepts,...

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Published in:Nurse leader 2024-02, Vol.22 (1), p.50-54
Main Author: Jackson, Molly J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In 2021, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing launched a new competency-based framework to help reduce the gap from education to practice and promote consistency for baccalaureate and graduate-level nursing programs. This article will describe the initiative, highlight important concepts, and provide suggestions for practice leaders to engage with academic leaders. Newly licensed registered nurse educational preparation and relevant changes in the registered nurse licensure exam will be examined. By participating in this process, nurse leaders and practice educators can align their orientation and support new graduate nurses' transition to practice.
ISSN:1541-4612
DOI:10.1016/j.mnl.2023.10.010