NPC Scale Now Available in Bahasa Indonesia: Enhancing Nursing Competence Assessment Across Indonesia

We are proud to announce the successful translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Nurse Professional Competence Scale Short Version (NPC Scale SV) into Bahasa Indonesia. This milestone, published in the International Journal of Nursing on September 28, 2025, represents an important development with relevance for nursing education and clinical practice in Indonesia."

Led by researchers Lely Lusmilasari, Melyza Perdana, Heny Suseani Pangastuti, Ariani Arista Putri Pertiwi, Jan Nilsson, and Margret Lepp, the study confirms that the Indonesian version (NPC Scale SV-INA) is a valid and reliable tool for assessing nurse competencies. Tested among 352 registered nurses across diverse healthcare settings, the scale aligns with national standards and supports professional development from newly graduated nurses to experienced practitioners.

The NPC Scale SV-INA is now available for use in clinical practice, education, and research, helping identify knowledge gaps and guide strategies to improve patient safety and the quality of care throughout Indonesia.

Read the full publication: https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.70064