Which term denotes a framework addressing safety and quality in nursing education?

• A. QSEN
• B. IOM
• C. Medical models
• D. Model

Answer: (A)

A framework addressing safety and quality in nursing education is the QSEN framework, which stands for Quality and Safety Education for Nurses. It was created to define the knowledge, skills, and attitudes nursing students need to improve patient safety and care quality. The framework outlines six competencies: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics. In nursing programs, these competencies guide curriculum design, learning activities, and assessments so students learn to recognize safety risks, engage in quality improvement, and use data to inform practice. The other options don’t denote a nursing-specific education framework: the IOM is an organization known for influential health-care quality reports that shape expectations, but it isn’t a dedicated framework for nursing education; medical models and generic “model” describe broad concepts rather than a structured nursing education framework focused on safety and quality.