Critical pathways: not just for patients anymore.
Hospital managers initiate a nurse orientation program modeled after critical pathways. The structure allows them to assess nurses' competency while providing experience.
Francis
R J
RJ
Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana, Ill., USA.
Batsie
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D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D019091:Critical Pathways; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*