Abstract: Objective: To develop and apply the grade evaluation management system for Specialist Nurses (SNs), and to realize the systematic, scientific and efficient management of SNs evaluation. Methods: According to the management measures of SNs formulated by a tertiary A specialized hospital in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, the grade evaluation management system for SNs was developed and applied. A self-designed satisfaction questionnaire was used to investigate the satisfaction of specialized nursing team leaders and SNs with the system, and compare the core competence of SNs and nursing management time consumption before and after the application of the system. Results: The grade evaluation management system for SNs included five modules: selection and enrollment management, information file management, continuing education, assessment and evaluation, and promotion management. The total satisfaction scores of specialist nursing team leaders and the SNs were 97.50±1.16 and 96.78±1.82 respectively. The total scores of the core competence evaluation of the SNs before and after the system applied were 53.84±2.52 and 57.11±2.02. Except for the practical ability of ethics and law, the other core competences of SNs were significantly improved (P<0.05). The per capita time spent in the assessment and evaluation of SNs, the review time of specialized nursing team leaders were significantly shortened (P<0.05). Conclusion: The developed grade evaluation management system for SNs has good practicability, standardizes the management, simplifies and optimizes the management process, improves the efficiency of management and core competence of SNs, can support the high quality development of the specialty nursing.

Key words: information system; specializing nurses; nursing management; core competence; grade evaluation