The University of Texas at Arlington to lead study defining nursing competency standards
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation has been awarded a $1.8 million grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to lead a multi-institution study of clinical experience requirements for nursing school graduates.
The research will involve more than 1,700 students over 30 months. In the end, the results will lead to a better understanding of the amount and nature of clinical experiences, or “clinical hours,” needed for competency upon graduation. Partners in the program include Tarleton State University, El Centro
