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- Title
The Difference Between Competency and Competence: A Regulatory Perspective.
- Authors
Moghabghab, Rola; Tong, Audrey; Hallaran, Amy; Anderson, Janet
- Abstract
Regulatory bodies establish standards to assess and determine the competence of nurses from entry into practice and throughout their professional careers. The College of Nurses of Ontario identified inconsistencies in the use of the terms competency and competence within the organization. To support College of Nurses of Ontario assessment frameworks and operational activities, consistent definitions of the two terms were needed. Thus, a concept analysis framework explored the meaning and application of the terms. This article describes the process used to develop the definitions for competency and competence used by the College of Nurses of Ontario, as well as implications for regulators.
- Subjects
ONTARIO; CLINICAL competence; CONCEPTS; NURSING practice; TERMS &; phrases; JOB qualifications
- Publication
Journal of Nursing Regulation, 2018, Vol 9, Issue 2, p54
- ISSN
2155-8256
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1016/S2155-8256(18)30118-2