Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 81-86, May 2005

A competency framework for orthopaedic and trauma nursing

  • Julie Santy, RGN, BSc(Hons), MSc, ENB 219 (Lecturer)

      Affiliations

    • University of Hull, Faculty of Health and Social Care, Cottingham Road, Hull HU3 2JZ, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel./fax: +44 1482 464 692
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  • Jean Rogers, RGN, BSc(Hons), CertEd (Practice Educator)

      Affiliations

    • Stockport NHS Foundations Trust, UK
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  • Peter Davis, MBE, MA, BEd(Hons), CertEd, RN, DN, ONC (Senior Health Lecturer)

      Affiliations

    • University of Nottingham, UK
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  • Rebecca Jester, PhD, BSc(Hons), RGN, ONC, DN, RNT (Associate Dean)

      Affiliations

    • University of Wolverhampton, UK
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  • Julia Kneale, BSc(Hons), RGN, RNT (Senior Lecturer)

      Affiliations

    • University of Central Lancashire, UK
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  • Chris Knight, MSc, Cert Health Ed, DN, RGN, ONC, RNT (Health Lecturer)

      Affiliations

    • University of Nottingham, UK
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  • Brain Lucas, RGN, ENB219, BA(Hons), PGdip, MSc (Orthopaedic Advanced Practitioner)

      Affiliations

    • Whipps Cross University Hospital, UK
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  • Jenny Temple, MA, SMS, RN, ONC (Adult Pathway Lead)

      Affiliations

    • University of Plymouth, UK

Editor’s comment Orthopaedic nursing worldwide continues to emphasise and develop its specialty status. The literature contains much debate and comment on this topic. However, most commentators rarely add to the body of knowledge. This ground breaking article, produced from current research, provides a wealth of data and new knowledge for orthopaedic nurses to use and carry forward into the future.

Abstract 

Competency frameworks are an increasingly common method of driving forward practice quality and meeting the demand for job evaluation and professional development. This paper describes a project supported by the United Kingdom (UK) Royal College of Nursing Society of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing to develop a competency framework for orthopaedic and trauma nursing. It describes the process employed in the development of the framework, the results of consultation with UK orthopaedic and trauma nurses and the final competency statements. The framework is of relevance to all orthopaedic and trauma nurses who need to work with their employers to identify how the statements can be translated into practice outcomes. There are implications for orthopaedic and trauma nursing education.

Keywords: Competency, Career development, Knowledge and skills

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PII: S1361-3111(05)00018-X

doi:10.1016/j.joon.2005.02.003

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 81-86, May 2005

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