Development of Veteran-Centric Competency Domains for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residents.
The mental health needs of military service members, Veterans, and their families are a designated national priority; however, there has been little emphasis on the inclusion of Veteran-centric domains in competency-based nursing education for psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs). The current article describes the identification and application of Veteran-centric domains in an innovative pilot residency program for PMHNPs, funded by the Veterans Health Administration Office of Academic Affiliations. Fourteen Veteran-centric competency domains were developed from literature review, including knowledge, attitudes, and skill behaviors. Adoption and application of these domains in curricular components included the resident competency evaluation, baseline assessment of military experience, and evidence-based practice seminars and training. Methods of competency domain evaluation are presented, along with gaps related to the evaluation of competency skills. The delivery of mental health services reflecting these domains is consistent with the VA core values and goal of developing a positive service culture. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 54(11), 31-36.].
Janet
J
York
Lisa Marie
LM
Sternke
Donald Hugh
DH
Myrick
Joy
J
Lauerer
Carole
C
Hair
D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education*; D016730:Program Development; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States; D014493:United States Department of Veterans Affairs; D014728:Veterans / Q000523:psychology*