Beyond competencies: using a capability framework in developing practice standards for advanced practice nursing.

摘要: AIM This paper presents a discussion on the application of capability framework for advanced practice nursing standards/competencies. BACKGROUND There is acceptance that competencies are useful and necessary definition education practice-based professions. Competencies have been described as appropriate in stable environments with familiar problems. Increasingly being designed use health sector such nurse practitioner role. Nurse practitioners work roles dynamic unpredictable necessitating attributes skills to at extended levels both unfamiliar clinical situations. Capability has combination skills, knowledge, values self-esteem which enables individuals manage change, be flexible move beyond competency. DESIGN A exploring 'capability' standards. DATA SOURCES Data were sourced from electronic databases background section. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING As becomes more established formalized, novel ways teaching assessing experienced clinicians competency imperative changing context services. CONCLUSION Leading researchers into care state traditional training disciplines concentrates mainly developing competence. To ensure healthcare delivery keeps pace increasing demand continuously there need embrace education.