Abstract: Objective To construct an evaluation index system of core competence of neurocritical nurse specialists, so as to provide reference for the training and evaluation of neurocritical nurse specialists. Methods Domestic and foreign literature and relevant guidelines were reviewed, and a preliminary index system according to relevant requirements of nurses' core competence was developed. Delphi method and analytic hierarchy process were used to determine the evaluation indexes of core competence of neurocritical nurse specialists. Results Twenty experts were included in the study. The expert authority coefficient in two rounds of consultation was 0.934 and 0.940 respectively; The Kendall concordance coefficients of all levels of indicators ranged from 0.111 to 0.143 and from 0.144 to 0.367 respectively (P<0.05). The final evaluation index of core competence of neurocritical nurse specialists consisted of 6 first-level, 13 second-level and 62 third-level indicators. Conclusion The evaluation index system of core competence of neurocritical nurse specialists is scientific and reliable. The system reflects required core competence of neurocritical nurse specialists, and provides reference for improving post competence of neurocritical nurse specialists and the quality of nursing.

Key words: neurosurgery, critical care, nurse specialist, core competency, evaluation index