Status survey and influencing factors analysis of core competence of diabetes specialist nurses in Chongqing

Objective To investigate the status and influencing factors of core competence of diabetes specialist nurses in Chongqing. Methods 118 diabetes specialist nurses from Chongqing were selected by convenience sampling and were surveyed by questionnaires. Results The ability of clinical nursing and health education were in an advanced level; the ability of nursing management, guidance, consultation and clinical research were in a medium level; the ability of ethical decision-making was in an inferior level. Hospital types, departments they belong and professional titles may to some degree influence core competence of diabetes specialist nurses. Conclusions The core competence training for diabetes specialist nurses in Chongqing meets requirements of specialist nurses′ training; according to factors influencing core competence, training units should take targeted intervention measures to effectively promote core competence of the nurses. Key words: Diabetes; Specialist nurse; Core competence; Status survey; Influencing factor