Core competencies and training needs of specialist-nurse clinical educators: a latent profile analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The competency of specialist nurse clinical educators is crucial for the effectiveness of specialist nurse training programmes. However, variability in teaching competency and training needs among educators remains insufficiently studied, especially in the context of rapidly evolving healthcare education in China.

Objectives

This study aimed to identify distinct core competency profiles among clinical educators for specialist nurses, examine associated socio-demographic factors, and explore differences in training needs across profiles.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 3,945 specialist nurse clinical educators from 30 Chinese regions. The Chinese version of the Nurse Educator Core Competency Scale (NECCS) and a self-developed train

SUBMITTER: Tian J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12577038 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature