Skill analysis part 2: evaluating a practice skill

Price, Bob (2012). Skill analysis part 2: evaluating a practice skill. Nursing Standard, 26(18) pp. 51–57.

URL: http://nursingstandard.rcnpublishing.co.uk/archive...

Abstract

This is the second of three articles exploring skill analysis, assisting readers to evaluate a practice skill of their choice. Sometimes evaluations are made against external reference points, the comptencies of the registered nurse or a job description for a post eagerly sought after; sometimes they are made with reference to aspirations -- an ideal of the skill in use that the nurse and colleagues admire. Nurses may be understandably anxious about the evaluation of practice skills, as they work in a performance-oriented world where they are judged on whether their practice is competent, safe, ethical, cost effective and efficient. Nonetheless, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of a chosen practice skill is central to practice development. If the skill is to be affirmed, improved or adjusted, it is necessary to evaluate the skill in use.

Viewing alternatives

Item Actions

Export

You can export this page using these formats

About

• Item ORO ID
• 35546
• Item Type
• Journal Item
• ISSN
• 0029-6570
• Keywords
• practice; skill improvement; professional development; reflective practice; skill evaluation
• Academic Unit or School
• Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) > Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
  Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
• Copyright Holders
• © 2012 RCN Publishing
• Depositing User
• Robert Price