Student Perceptions of Quality and Safety Competencies

Abstract

AbstractAim/Purpose: The purpose of the study was to evaluate senior students’ level of preparedness to perform and perceived importance of 22 QSEN-related skills over a three year project period.Background: The national Quality and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) project promotes student learning in the provision of safe, quality health care. One Midwestern nursing program attempted to address health care challenges by purposefully utilizing the QSEN competencies for curricular changes.Methods: This study collected data from students in their final semester of a baccalaureate program using the QSEN Student Evaluation Survey.Results/Findings: Students reported they were somewhat prepared to perform skills related to all six QSEN competencies. Students perceived all QSEN related skills as being as least somewhat important.Conclusions: As a result of this study, the nursing program identified areas to be developed for further growth and utilized findings to aid in curriculum revision.