This Nursing Competence Basic Self-Assessment Tools section has 26 self-assessment forms (with a total of 644 competencies) for you to evaluate your nursing competencies in core, advanced and specialized nursing areas. Each self-assessment tool is available in print format and online. Click on the appropriate link to open or access a specific competence self-assessment form. The numbers in ( ) indicate how many competencies are in each self-assessment form. Be sure to read the Instructions and Rating Scale before you begin using these self-assessment tools.
The self-assessment ratings on the online forms are not saved. Therefore, if you want a copy of your self-assessment ratings for your records, please use your browser's print button to print off each completed page before you close it.
Instructions and Rating Scale | Online | ||
Basic / Core Nursing Competencies | |||
A: | Nursing Knowledge (15) | Online | |
B: | Client Assessment (12) | Online | |
C: | Care Plans (10) | Online | |
D: | Client Care (24) | Online | |
E: | Safety (18) | Online | |
F: | Interpersonal Skills (16) | Online | |
G: | Professionalism (20) | Online | |
Advanced Nursing Competencies |
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H: | Immunization (32) | Online | |
I: | Infusion Therapy (45) | Online | |
J: | Maternal and Newborn Care (47) | Online | |
K: | Medications (45) | Online | |
L: | Palliative Care (24) | Online | |
M: | Pediatrics (17) | Online | |
N: | Respiratory Care (27) | Online | |
Specialized Nursing Competencies |
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O: | Clinic-Based Nursing ((27) | Online | |
P: | Community Health Nursing (30) | Online | |
Q: | Emergency Nursing (20) | Online | |
R: | Gerontology Nursing (32) | Online | |
S: | Mental Health Nursing (44) | Online | |
T: | Neurological / Neurovascular Nursing (19) | Online | |
U: | Occupational Health and Safety Nursing (16) | Online | |
V: | Ophthalmic Nursing (10) | Online | |
W: | Orthopedic Nursing (26) | Online | |
X: | Perioperative Nursing (15) | Online | |
Y: | Rehabilitation Nursing (38) | Online | |
Z: | Surgical Nursing (15) | Online |