Clinical competency in children's nursing: a legal commentary.
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Competence can be defined as having the requisite knowledge, skills, judgement, and experience to undertake a role or task. This article--part ten and the last in the series--discusses competency and why it is important for children's nurses to consider their skills and knowledge before taking on a procedure or role.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing children and young people
دوره 23 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011