Aim: Nursing and mathematics educators sought to establish consensus on the essential quantitative competencies, skills, and practices for entry-level nurses.
Background: National recommendations have called for the identification of quantitative skills and competencies necessary for safe nursing practice.
Method: A descriptive survey design was utilized to gather input from educators across the United States. Individuals were asked to classify 64 quantitative-related items as essential, not essential but nice to have, or not necessary for safe practice. Responses were analyzed using a three-item Likert scale. Fisher's exact test was used to explore differences between associate and bachelor's levels.
Results: Individuals across 31 states ( n = 76) completed the survey. Items within five content domains were identified as essential. Significant differences were identified within probability and statistics.
Conclusion: The findings offer a basis for further collaborative efforts to identify the most appropriate educational offerings and practices to support nursing students' quantitative education.
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