Concept Analysis of Entrustable Professional Activities in Nursing
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The concept of entrustable professional activities in nursing (EPAs), this article aims to explain the meaning, composition, and the level of EPAs. A review of the relevant literature found that EPAs are defined as tasks, activities or responsibilities assigned to practitioners with sufficient competence with trust to perform, and can be performed alone or without a supervisor. The EPAs have three components: 1) limiting by the number of tasks responsibilities, 2) reflecting increased experience, and 3) acceptable and measurable. There are five levels of EPAs: level 1 is unable to perform all activities on its own, level 2 can
perform activities under total supervision, level 3 can perform activities under remote supervision, level 4 can perform activities alone or independently, and level 5 can perform activities alone or independently and able to supervise others. The composition and level of EPAs can be applied in nursing practice by using it as a guide for assignments and assessment of professional nurses' competency in nursing practice, especially newly graduated professional nurses.
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