A tool to assess clinical judgment of preregistration nurses
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Yvonne Botma, PhD, School of Nursing, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa; Nicola Janse Van Rensburg, MSocSc (Nsg), Mediclinic Hospital, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
A reliable tool was developed to assess the clinical judgment ability of undergraduate nursing students by means of a methodological study. Nurse educators and preceptors can use the tool to determine the competence of the student and identify the learning needs of the particular student.
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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| Keywords | Assessment; Clinical Judgement; Reliability |
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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