What it means
A US project begun in 2005 to build quality and safety into nursing education. Its six competencies are patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practiceEV-ih-dens BAYST PRAK-tisCare that combines the best research findings with clinical experience and the client's own wishes.Full entry , quality improvement, safety, and informatics. Each has a list of knowledge, skills and attitudes that schools build into their programs.
At a glance
| Spanish | Educación en Calidad y Seguridad para Enfermeras (QSEN) |
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| Also written | Quality and Safety Education for Nurses |
Related terms
evidence-based practice
Care that combines the best research findings with clinical experience and the client's own wishes.
patient-centered
Built around the client's own needs, values and wishes, with the client as a full partner in decisions.
interprofessional
Involving people from two or more health professions working together.