The Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric: 17 Years Later

Abstract

This article has been amended to include factual corrections. An error was identified subsequent to its original publication. This error was acknowledged on page 366, volume 63, issue 6. The online article and its erratum are considered the version of record. Background: Nearly 17 years ago, the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric (LCJR) was published to provide a common language and trajectory of students' development to think like a nurse. Method: This article traces the uses of the LCJR from creation to the present and cites lessons learned from its use. Results: During the intervening years, the LCJR has been used effectively as a debriefing guide in simulation and as a research instrument, as well as for formative assessment. The LCJR has been translated or is in process in 19 languages besides English. Conclusion: This article provides evidence of the efficacy of the LCJR and discusses important lessons learned. [ J Nurs Educ . 2024;63(3):149–155.]