Redesigning a Clinical Advancement Program to Promote and Strengthen Competencies of Clinical Nurses
Kate C. Tomaszczuk, Emily S. Nichols, Belinda N. Mandrell
Abstract
Clinical advancement programs (CAPs) benefit direct care nursing staff, patients, and healthcare institutions. As standards in nursing practice and workforce evolve, changes in CAPs are necessary. In this quality improvement project, nursing leadership and a 15-member nurse committee redesigned a CAP using Benner's Novice to Expert Model. Changes included self-selection of specialty tracks by shadowing senior nurses in direct patient care, education, and leadership. CAPs increase satisfaction, collaboration, and generation of innovative knowledge.
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WorkforceNursingSpecialtyHealth careQuality (philosophy)Job satisfactionMedicinePatient careMEDLINEMedical educationPsychologyFamily medicinePolitical scienceLawPhilosophyEpistemologySocial psychologyNursing Roles and PracticesSimulation-Based Education in HealthcareHealth Sciences Research and Education