The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project has identified the most important pre-licensing skills for nurses as:

A. "What bothers you most about the idea of giving yourself an injection?" This open-ended question allows the patient to express specific fears or concerns, facilitating a deeper conversation to address the patient’s worries.

B. "Everyone feels like that at first. You'll get over it." This response is dismissive and may invalidate the patient’s feelings by suggesting that their concern is typical rather than unique.

C. “I know just how you feel. I would have trouble giving myself an injection." While empathetic, this response shifts focus to the nurse’s feelings rather than exploring the patient’s specific concerns.

D. "Don't be afraid. It's an easy skill for anyone to learn." This response minimizes the patient’s fear and could make them feel dismissed rather than supported.

A. Writing nursing care plans.
Although care plans are essential in nursing, qsen emphasizes broader competencies beyond just planning, such as teamwork and quality improvement.

B. Informatics. Informatics is a core competency highlighted by qsen to ensure nurses can use technology effectively for patient safety and care quality.

C. Familiarity with medical terms. Medical terminology is basic knowledge for nurses, but qsen emphasizes specific competencies beyond terminology.

D. Effective communication.
Effective communication is a fundamental qsen skill that enhances patient safety, teamwork, and patient-centered care.