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Orthopedic Specialty Needs Assessment (OSNA)

OSNA

You will be asked to rate your need for professional development (PD) for knowledge/skill statements within each task of the five domains using the scale below. You should consider your level of preparedness and/or if you utilize or intend to utilize the concept in your current or future practice.

RatingDescriptionValue
No NeedI have no need for PD in this area0
Little NeedI have little need for PD in this area1
Some NeedI have some need for PD in this area2
Substantial NeedI have a substantial need for PD in this area3

Notes:
  • Any skipped statements will be assigned a "No Need" rating
  • Item responses can be changed at any time prior to ending the OSNA

When you reach the end of the OSNA, you will be asked if you want to end the assessment. If you select "Yes," your responses will be submitted for analysis and the diagnostic report will appear. If you select "No," you will remain on the last page of the OSNA. You can navigate through the OSNA to review and/or change your responses. You must return to the last page of the OSNA to submit your responses for analysis.

The diagnostic report will provide you with color-coded results based on your overall average within each domain and within each task. Each result corresponds to your PD needs as shown below.

ResultDescriptionScore
LITTLE/NO NEED
Satisfied with your level of preparedness or you do not utilize or intend to utilize the concept in your current or future practice0.0 - 0.5
MODERATE NEED
Somewhat unsatisfied with your level of preparedness and there is a need or want to utilize the concept in your current or future practice0.5 - 2.5
SUBSTANTIAL NEED
Unsatisfied with your level of preparedness and there is a need or want to utilize the concept in your current or future practice2.5 - 3.0