A scoping review of clinical skill development of preregistration registered nurses in Australia and five other English-speaking countries.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this scoping review is to synthesise current evidence around the clinical skill development of preregistration registered nurses (RNs) in Australia, United Kingdom (UK), Ireland, United States (US), Canada and New Zealand, to inform nurse education, policy and clinical practice.

Background

Nursing is a practical profession, and registered nurses require specific skills, knowledge and attributes in order to care for patients safely. The context for health care delivery is shifting, and the education of nurses must adapt to effectively equip the registered nurse of the future.

Design

A scoping review was conducted of clinical skill development in preregistration nurses. CINAHL Plus, MEDLINE, Health Source (Nursing/Academic edition) and Scopus were searche

SUBMITTER: Currie J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10078692 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature