Assessing Nurse Educator Competencies: Key Skills and Insight Cultural Competence
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56294/mw2025280Keywords:
Nurse Educator, Competencies, Critical Thinking, Communication, Professionalism, Cultural CompetenceAbstract
Introduction: this study addresses the critical need for standardized assessment tools to evaluate the
competencies of nurse educators in Indonesia. Understanding the key skills required and the influence of
cultural competence on nursing education is essential for improving educational outcomes and healthcare
delivery. Previous research highlights the continuous professional development, and cultural competence in
enhancing the capabilities of nurse educators.
Objective: identify and analyze the competencies of nurse educators in Indonesia, focusing on critical
thinking and problem-solving, communication, professionalism, and cultural competence.
Method: a total of 626 nurse educators from various educational institutions across Indonesia participated in
this study. Data were collected through surveys assessing their competencies in critical thinking and problem
solving, communication, professionalism, and cultural competence. Statistical analyses, including t-tests and
ANOVA, were used to examine differences in competencies based on demographic and institutional variables.
Results: the findings reveal significant gender differences in professionalism, with female educators scoring
lower on average compared to their male counterparts (p=0,009). Higher education levels, particularly
doctorate degrees, are associated with increased competencies across all areas. Participation in training and
development programs significantly improves competency scores (p<0,05).
Conclusions: the study underscores the critical role of cultural competence in nursing education and
recommends integrating comprehensive cultural competence training into professional development
programs. Enhancing nurse educators’ competencies through targeted educational and professional
development initiatives can improve the quality of nursing education and healthcare. Future research should
include longitudinal studies and objective measures to provide a more accurate assessment of competencies
and their development.
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