title: Competency-based orientation in pediatric critical care.
abstract: Having recognized the need to update and modify their orientation program, a PICU nursing management team decided to develop a competency-based program. The goal was to facilitate transition of an orientee into a competent entry-level practitioner. This article outlines the procedure used to develop the initial phases: lists of competencies, competency evaluation worksheet and performance checklists. Later, various learning options and additional evaluation methods will be explored.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Neidig
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dalgas-Pelish
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Johnston
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Galligan
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Longfield
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mosby
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Peterson
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003162:Competency-Based Education; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000193:education*