title: Developing a competency-based orientation program: the challenge of a multidisciplinary pediatric unit.
abstract: In today's era of specialization, preparing novice nurses to assume care of infants, children, and adolescents in a multidisciplinary pediatric unit can be a formidable challenge, and until now, the nursing literature has lacked reference to a pediatric competency-based orientation program. This article discusses both the process and outcome of developing a pediatric competency-based orIEntation program for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Competency statements, documentation forms, sample learning tools, and recommendations for revision are provided to enhance reader utilization.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Ferraro
mesh_terms: D003162:Competency-Based Education; D003479:Curriculum; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000193:education*; D011231:Preceptorship