The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the world’s largest specialty nursing organization, has partnered with Xapify to make the AACN Competence Framework for Progressive and Critical Care Nursing available digitally. This collaboration allows hospitals and health systems to implement a fully digital version of the framework, nationally recognized for its comprehensive approach to validating nurse competence for those entering progressive or critical care practice. The digital format will be integrated into Xapify’s platform, a leader in healthcare competency management, expanding its resources for nurse onboarding and orientation.
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By using Xapify, hospitals can deploy the AACN Competence Framework quickly, providing a standardized and continuously updated system to assess, track, and maintain clinical competence. The platform is designed for ease of use, offering educators, managers, and bedside nurses a seamless experience that fits into existing workflows without additional complexity. This digital approach allows healthcare organizations to enhance workforce readiness while ensuring that staff are consistently operating under current AACN standards.
Herb Williams-Dalgart, AACN Learning Excellence Director, emphasized the importance of competence in delivering safe and high-quality patient care. He stated that the partnership with Xapify makes it easier for hospitals to access and apply the AACN Competence Framework in daily practice, helping nurses and leaders ensure that every clinician is prepared and confident to meet the needs of today’s complex healthcare environment.
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Nick Stephenson, CEO of Xapify, highlighted that hospitals require solutions that are both reliable and practical. He noted that integrating the AACN Competence Framework into Xapify’s platform allows organizations to strengthen workforce capabilities efficiently, avoiding long implementations or manual tracking.
The AACN Competence Framework itself defines eight core domains of nursing competence and provides guidance for developing clinical judgment, teamwork, and professional growth in progressive and critical care settings. With Xapify, these competencies can be deployed digitally, giving hospitals a ready-to-use solution to maintain a competent and confident nursing workforce while ensuring adherence to AACN-endorsed standards.
This partnership demonstrates AACN’s commitment to advancing nursing excellence and supporting health systems in building sustainable, highly competent teams equipped to deliver safe and effective patient care.
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