Magnet Program Directors: Advancing Quality Through Excellence in Professional Development.

Abstract

Nursing professional development practitioners functioning as Magnet® Program Directors (MPDs) play crucial roles surrounding nurse-sensitive indicators. Focusing on outperforming nurse-sensitive indicators, the role of the MPD is a vitally important one that requires multiple skill sets, including clinical knowledge, expertise in project management, and skill in collaborating to directly impact patient outcomes. The Nursing Professional Development Practice Model outlines roles that MPDs can use to advance nursing excellence, promote professional practice, and drive quality outcomes.