Key references:
Schwirian, P. M. (1978). Evaluating the performance of nurses: a multidimensional approach. Nurs Res, 27, 347-351.
Dyess, S., & Parker, C. G. (2012). Transition support for the newly licensed nurse: a programme that made a difference. Journal o nursing Managment, 20(5), 615-623. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2834.2012.01330.x
Battersby, D., & Hemmings L. (1991). Clinical performance of university nursing graduates. Aust J Adv Nurs, 9(1), 30–34.
Primary use / Purpose:
Background:
The need for accurate and practical assessment tools is vital in order to properly monitor the performance of nursing staff. Such tools aid the personal and professional development of nurses as well as ensuring that high standards are maintained. The Six Dimension Scale of Nursing Performance (SDNS) was developed for this reason. Despite the large number of scales which have been developed since the (SDNS) it is still considered a useful and robust tool. With he permission of the author the (SDNS) was also revised and modified by Battersby & Hemmings (1991).
Psychometrics:
The psychometric properties of the Six Dimension Scale of Nursing Performance (SDNS) are discussed in Schwirian (1978).
