A disorder simply means something is not working right. Parkinson's disease is indeed a disorder of a part of the nervous system, because that part doesn't work right. My car has a vibration because there is a disorder of my wheel alignment. You get the drift ...
Assessment & Selection Competencies. A competency is a measurable pattern of knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and other characteristics that an individual needs to perform work roles or occupational functions successfully. Competencies specify the how of performing job tasks, or what the person needs to do the job successfully. Competencies are used for: 1  assessing and selecting candidates for a job; 2  assessing and managing employee performance; 3  workforce planning; and.  employee training and development.
however to date, this aspect of the use of competencies in nursing has not been widely used. another definition of competency is 'the ability to perform the activities within an occupation or function to the standard expected in employment.' (heywood, gonczi & hager, 1992: 99).