Objective:
To propose a Professional Competency Matrix for the nurse working in emergency services.
Methods:
This is a descriptive study that details quantitative, nominal and conceptual aspects of the proposed competencies. The creation of the Competency Matrix was based on the professional experience of the researchers, empirical evidence, and specialized literature.
Results:
The proposed Professional Competency Matrix was composed of eight basic competencies, with 31 associated competencies attributed to them.
Conclusion:
The proposed matrix directs nursing practice toward a level of excellence, facing the quality assumptions and access to care for emergency patients.
Emergency nursing; Professional competence; Evidence-based nursing; Nursing administration research; Nurse’s role; Nursing staff, hospital/standards
