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Fluctuating prelicensure educational experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic may result in new nurses entering professional practice without necessary competencies to provide optimal patient care. A virtual clinical practicum was an effective strategy to increase nursing students' confidence across six Quality and Safety Education for Nurses competencies. Importantly, nursing professional development practitioners may utilize this virtual clinical program during onboarding or as part of ongoing career development for nurses across a variety of healthcare systems.
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