Competencies most valued by employers--Implications for master's-prepared occupational health nurses.

Full Abstract

Educational institutions seek to prepare students to compete for positions in the workplace with a competency-based education. Employers are important stakeholders in the preparation of occupational health nurses. Competencies considered most valuable by employers will affect their hiring decisions. This study identifies competencies valued by employers in the workplace.

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Author information

Author/s: Hart, Pamela A (PA); Olson, Debra K (DK); Fredrickson, Ann L (AL); McGovern, Patricia (P);

Affiliation: Doherty Employment Group, Edina, MN, USA.

Grants: T42/CCT 510422-10 (Agency:CDC HHS)

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

Journal: AAOHN journal : official journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN J), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Jul; vol 54 (issue 7) : pp 327-35

Dates: Created 2006/07/25; Completed 2006/08/24; Revised 2007/11/14;

PMID: 16862880, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Attitude of Health Personnel
Communication
Education, Nursing, Graduate - standards
Employment
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Internet
Interprofessional Relations
Nurse Administrators - psychology
Nurse's Role

Nursing Administration Research
Nursing Evaluation Research
Occupational Health
Occupational Health Nursing - education; organization & administration
Personnel Selection
Professional Competence - standards
Questionnaires
Safety
Societies, Nursing
United States

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