How is risk management evaluated in the NGN?

Evaluating risk management in the context of the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) focuses on the ability to identify potential risks and implement preventative measures. This approach emphasizes the proactive aspects of nursing practice, where nurses are expected to assess situations critically and recognize factors that may lead to adverse outcomes for patients.

In practice, this involves not only identifying risks but also understanding strategies and interventions that can mitigate these risks before they result in harm. For example, a nurse must consider aspects such as medication administration errors, infection control practices, and patient safety protocols. Training in risk management prepares nurses to engage in thorough assessment and critical thinking, essential skills in ensuring patient safety and high-quality care.

Other considerations in risk management, such as patient satisfaction surveys, financial impacts, and historical data on malpractice, play supporting roles in a broader evaluation of healthcare quality and effectiveness but do not directly measure the core competencies of risk identification and prevention that are essential in nursing practice as emphasized by the NGN.