title: Streamlining orientation for hemodialysis nursing: a competency-based approach.
abstract: Orientation of a nephrology nurse in a hemodialysis setting is a complex process; often stressful for the learner and time consuming for the educator. The extent of orientation depends upon individual learning needs and previous clinical experience. The competency-based approach to orientation in hemodialysis is comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective. Modular in design, it is adaptable to varying levels of orientation needs. Based on andragogical theory, it is goal-oriented and learner-directed. A manual has been developed to facilitate a competency-based orientation in hemodialysis. The manual is an outcome-driven tool designed to integrate the nursing process with dialysis technology. The focus is maximization of nephrology nursing care resulting in enhanced patient outcomes.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Stokes
mesh_terms: D003162:Competency-Based Education / Q000592:standards*; D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D008370:Manuals as Topic; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000451:nursing*