Nurses General Nursing
Published Sep 16, 2003
mattsmom81
4,516 Posts
Hi Guys n Gals!
My new director wants all the nurses to take this exam. I have never heard of it. Can ya'll enlighten me?
Thanks!!
TeenyBabyRN
127 Posts
BKAT = Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool
CAT = Competence Assessment Tool
BKAT is a written test that asks questions pertaining to nursing interventions, designed to determine level of nursing knowledge. Different tests for different specialties, such as peds, adult, etc.
CAT is a plan for orientation in which accomplishments are documented as nurses become proficient in various skills. Helps managers with goal setting and weakness identification.
Thanks TeenyBabyRN! Appreciate the info!