The readiness estimate and deployability index and psychometric properties in army reserve nurses and medics.

The Readiness Estimate and Deployability Index measures the level of individual deployment readiness in Army Nurse Corps officers. The primary purposes of this pilot study were to determine the psychometric properties of the measure for Army Reserve component nurses and enlisted medical personnel and to compare the reliability between groups. The convenience sample consisted of 92 subjects. Internal consistency reliability for three of the six competencies and construct validity using the contrasted-groups approach were examined. Nurses reported greater competency than enlisted personnel in clinical and operational nursing skills but were lower in their self-assessment of soldier and survival skills. Findings suggest that more training in warrior tasks and drills is needed for both groups and that enlisted soldiers must enhance their clinical and operational skills. Unit commanders can use the Readiness Estimate and Deployability Index to measure individual readiness.