Abstract:

Objective To construct an evaluation index system of clinical thinking ability for master of nursing specialist based on nursing process. Methods An expert consultation questionnaire was developed through literature review and group discussions. The two-round Delphi method was used to consult 35 experts. Results The response rates in two-round expert consultations were 94.3% and 100%,respectively. The authority coefficient（Cr）was 0.91. The evaluation index system included 5 first-level indicators（clinical thinking ability of nursing assessment,diagnosis,planning,implementation and evaluation） and 35 second-level indicators,and means ranged from 4.52 to 5.00 and from 3.85 to 4.94. The Kendall’s W coefficient was 0.262 and 0.304. Conclusion The process of this study is scientific and rigorous. Experts have high authority,good response and consistent opinions. The system are closely integrated with practice and has great feasibility.

Key words: Education, Nursing, Graduate, Holistic Nursing, Nursing Process, Delphi Technique, Clinical thinking