Qualitative Study on the Elements of Core Competency Characteristics of Urology Specialist Nurses
Objective To investigate the elements of core competency characteristics that urology specialist nurses should possess,and to provide a basis for urology specialist nurse talent training.Methods Using descriptive nature study method,a purposive sample of 12 urologists,20 nurses and 18 patients from 11 hospitals above the second level A in Henan Province were selected for semi-structured interviews,and typical case information was collected as supplementary information,and the data were statistically and analytically analyzed using content analysis method.Results The elements of core competency characteristics of urology specialist nurses can be summarized into 6 major themes:clinical job competence,communication and coordination,professional development,continuity of care,legal literacy,and management competence.Conclusion Urology specialist nurses need to have multiple core competencies,and the cultivation of the above six core competencies should be emphasized and strengthened to meet the needs of urology specialist nursing development.