Kristin Jonassen

• Jonassen, Kristin & Slettebø, Åshild (2013). Hvordan videreutvikler barnesykepleiere praktisk kompetanse i klinisk praksis? Vård i Norden. ISSN 0107-4083. 33(1 = 107), p. 14–19. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background: Some studies have been done in Norway earlier about how nurses develop practical competence, but only a few studies have dealt with the pediatric nurse. Aim: The aim is to describe how pediatric nurses describe experience of their own competence and development in practical competence in the clinical practice. The purpose is to find new knowledge about developing practical competence. Methods: This is a qualitative study. Data collection was conducted from semi- structured interviews from seven pediatric nurses, transcribed and analyzed by qualitative content analysis. Nurses from one district hospital and one university hospital from the southern part of Norway participated in this study. Findings: The practical context is complex. The pediatric nurse develops practical competence in different ways; reflection with other nurses or colleagues, discussion in the ward or by counseling. It is important to be close to the practice and to work with the patients. Organizational factors such as experienced and inexperienced nurses working together seem important to give the patients a defensible nursing. Conclusion: The clinical practice is complex. The competence level of the nurse depends on the practical context, the previous experience of the nurse and what kind of nursing skills the patient situation requires.

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