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Assessment On The Competency Of Nurses: Basis For A Development Program

Maryann G. Casareno

Discipline: medicine by specialism

 

Abstract:

This study determined the competencies of nurses in public and private hospitals in Eastern Pangasinan. It tackled their age, civil status, highest educational attainment, number of years in service, employment status and type of hospital facility. The study utilized the descriptive research design and utilized a survey questionnaire as the main tool in gathering data. Several statistical tools were used like frequency and percentage, weighted mean, t-test, Scheffe test and ANOVA (Analysis of Variance). The nurse respondents were young adults, not into marital relationships, Bachelor’s degree holder, been in the service for a few years, with regular status and mostly working in public hospitals. The nurse respondents were most competent in the areas on collaboration and teamwork, legal responsibility, management of resources and environment and personal and professional development. Nurses who have served for 11 years and above have higher level of competency as compared to those who are 1-3 years in the service. Nurses with regular and contractual status have considered themselves more competent than the nurses who work under job order. The higher the level of educational attainment, number of years in service, and employment status of the nurse, the more competent they are in performing every aspect of their work as nurses. The proposed development program is proposed to improve the competencies of nurses.