Question

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is acquainting a group of nurses with the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative.

List the six QSEN competencies, along with a brief description of each."

a. Patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, informatics
b. Communication, cultural competence, leadership, professionalism, ethics, critical thinking
c. Clinical judgment, decision-making, empathy, time management, delegation, advocacy
d. Compassion, accountability, adaptability, resilience, resourcefulness, humility

Answer 1

The QSEN initiative in nursing involves six competencies: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics.

Step-by-step explanation:

The six Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies are:

1. Patient-centered care: Providing care that is respectful and responsive to the needs of patients and their families.
2. Teamwork and collaboration: Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide safe and effective patient care.
3. Evidence-based practice: Integrating the best available evidence into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
4. Quality improvement: Identifying and implementing processes to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
5. Safety: Minimizing the risk of harm to patients and healthcare providers through the use of effective systems and processes.
6. Informatics: Using information and technology to communicate, manage data, and support decision-making in healthcare.