Discussion Question:
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) are identified in a model that reflects the expectations for initial practice of prelicensure nurses that have completed a professional nursing education program. Why are KSAs considered so important to nursing?
Discussion Rubric:
Students will be challenged online by weekly (weeks 1 – 4) with thought provoking responses of textbook questions and situations utilizing course content. Students must submit the response that contains at least 100 –150 word, referenced document using APA 7th edition format.
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) are considered to be essential components of nursing practice and are therefore considered important to the nursing profession. KSAs are important for the following reasons:
Knowledge: Nurses must have a strong foundation of knowledge in order to provide safe and effective care. This knowledge includes not only technical information about the care of patients, but also an understanding of the social, cultural, and economic factors that can impact health outcomes.
Skills: Nurses must have a wide range of clinical skills to be able to respond to the diverse needs of patients. These skills include not only technical procedures, but also the ability to communicate effectively, to think critically, and to provide emotional support to patients and their families.
Attitudes: Nurses must possess a positive attitude towards their profession, their patients, and their colleagues. This includes a commitment to providing the highest quality of care, a willingness to continuously learn, and an understanding of ethical and legal considerations in the care of patients.
Reference:
American Nurses Association (ANA). (2015).The nursing profession: Advancing healthcare transformation. Silver Spring, MD: ANA.
KSAs are critical to the nursing profession as they allow nurses to provide safe and effective care to patients. They are the foundation of the nursing practice, and it’s the nurses’ responsibility to continuously develop and update their KSAs to meet the ever-changing needs of the healthcare system and society.
