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This research aims to explore how nurses perceive their competence development while working in home care settings.

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March 25, 2026Open Access

Nurses’ experiences of competence development in home care

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This research aims to explore how nurses perceive their competence development while working in home care settings.
Qualitative analysis of themes from interviews with nurses
Focus on experiences regarding competence development
Identification of roles played by managers in training opportunities
Three main themes identified: adequate competence, continual development as licensed practical nurses, and enhancement for registered nurses.
Continuous training is essential for effective competence development in home care.
Managers are crucial in facilitating and organizing training opportunities for nurses.

Abstract

Three themes were found in the analysis: having adequate competence to work as a nurse in home care, being a competent and developing licenced practical nurse, and being an improving and developing registered nurse. Competence development requires continuous training. Nurses need various practises to update their knowledge and skills. Managers have an important role in supporting, organizing, and timing competence development opportunities.

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