Competency That Supports Nurses with Donna Wright

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of nursing competency and its role in supporting nurses' confidence and engagement.

When we talk about competency in nursing, it is often framed as something to complete or check off. But what if competency could truly support nurses, strengthen confidence, and build engagement over time? In this episode of Beyond Nurse Residency, host Nicole Weathers is joined by nationally recognized competency expert Donna Wright, MS, RN, NPD-BC. Drawing on decades of experience, Donna invites us to reconsider what competency really means in nursing practice and professional development....

People in this episode

Host: Nicole Weathers

Guest: Donna Wright

Topics covered

• nursing competency
• professional development
• nurse engagement
• confidence building
• healthcare education

Keywords

• nursing
• competency
• professional development
• confidence
• engagement
• healthcare

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Organizations: Beyond Nurse Residency

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