164031 20251121161350.0 doi 10.1016/j.jen.2025.09.006 sideral 146281 ART-2025-146281 eng Manero-Solanas, Marta Effectiveness of a Tutoring Program for the Development of Competencies in Novice Nurses in a Hospital Emergency Service: Longitudinal Quasi-Experimental Study 2025 ntroduction This study aimed to measure the effectiveness of a tutoring program designed for the development of competencies in novice nurses in a hospital emergency service. The development of nursing competencies is essential to ensure patient safety and quality care. Health care systems should implement programs that enhance competency and facilitate the professional transition of new nurses to ensure safe clinical environments. Methods A quasi-experimental, longitudinal, and prospective study was conducted in the emergency department of a tertiary hospital in Spain between 2023 and 2024. Newly hired nurses (n = 63) were allocated to an experimental group, which received a structured tutoring program led by a single tutor, and to a control group. Competency levels were evaluated by the tutor using validated rubrics. Data were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics, with significance set at P<.05. Results The experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in all evaluated competencies compared with the control group (P<.05). Gains were maintained at 6 months, supporting the program’s sustained effectiveness. Discussion The findings of this study have important implications for health care settings, showing that the development of a tutoring program within hospitals is an effective measure for the competency and professional development of nurses. Access copy available to the general public Unrestricted info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess by-nc-nd https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.es info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Navamuel-Castillo, Noelia López-Ibort, Nieves Gascón-Catalán, Ana Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0003-0335-0404 1006 255 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Fisiatría y Enfermería Área Enfermería (2025), [15 pp.] J. emerg. nurs. Journal of Emergency Nursing 0099-1767 1497001 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/164031/files/texto_completo.pdf Versión publicada 2235466 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/164031/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon icon Versión publicada oai:zaguan.unizar.es:164031 articulos driver 2025-11-21-14:25:07 ARTICLE