QSEN
Medical abbreviation · Nursing
| Stands for | Quality and Safety Education for Nurses |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
QSEN stands for Quality and Safety Education for Nurses, a nursing abbreviation.
National initiative defining six competencies that nursing graduates should have: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics. Nursing schools map their curricula to these competencies.
Example: Clinical evaluation tool lists QSEN competencies for each student objective.
Usage notes
Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation starting in 2005 and adapted from Institute of Medicine recommendations. Pronounced "Q-sen". Each competency is broken down into knowledge, skills and attitudes. A graduate-level version exists for advanced practice nursing programs.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.