Nursing Professional Development Practitioners in the Clinical Environment: A Qualitative Exploration.

Abstract

Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner practice varies significantly, and limited literature is available to support effective role utilization, despite guidance from the Association for Nursing Professional Development's Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Practice. This qualitative study explored practice in a multihospital system over 12 months utilizing open-ended responses to a survey evaluating time spent in each responsibility of the NPD Practice Model: collaborative partnerships, competency management, education, onboarding/orientation, inquiry, and role development.