{"title":"Quality Improvement Project: Implementing a Personalized Professional Growth Pathway in a Nurse Residency Program.","authors":"Stephanie Zidek, Robin Hackett, Veronica Bigott","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001114","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Implementing a personalized professional growth pathway in a nurse residency program at a Midwest health system aimed to enhance newly licensed nurse satisfaction and retention. Replacing the traditional evidence-based practice project with the \"Professional Growth Pathway\" tailored to nurses' interests and career goals resulted in a 93% retention rate at program completion, surpassing the national average. This innovative approach fosters individual development, aiding recruitment and retention efforts amidst staffing challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fostering Collaborative Partnerships: A Multisite Approach.","authors":"Mary Beth Russell","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001111","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142803141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Level Unlocked: Creating Engaging Advanced Training for Preceptors.","authors":"Sharlynne Grace Serapio, Shannon Luttrell Bowling, Ashley Tennis, Danica Ann Fuerte-Baniqued","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001110","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An advanced preceptor training course was developed to address gaps in precepting skills identified through a thorough gap analysis. The course reinforces foundational concepts while integrating new strategies like role-playing, peer discussions, and hands-on activities. It aims to enhance critical thinking, conflict management, and feedback skills. After a successful pilot, feedback-driven adjustments improved its structure, leading to increased preceptor confidence and effectiveness in their mentoring roles.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142787293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Linking Gaps and Outcomes: Why It Matters.","authors":"Pamela S Dickerson","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article explores the importance of connecting gaps and outcomes to ensure delivery of quality professional development activities. Designing and implementing activities to close or narrow gaps and produce measurable outcomes supports the value of nursing professional development in advancing goals of departments, organizations, and consumer health. Implications for professional development associates as well as novice, competent, and advanced nursing professional development practitioners are addressed.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142787314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social Astuteness: Understanding Interpersonal Interactions.","authors":"Mary G Harper","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001105","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142787243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Maximizing Resources, Optimizing Impact: A 2025 Nursing Strategy.","authors":"Jenny Harshman, Shara Rhodes","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001112","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142787318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mary C McLellan, Maeve Giangregorio, Adam Homoki, Mary Lou Rogan, Christine DeGray, Christine Donovan, Jean A Connor, Michelle Hurtig
{"title":"An Accelerated Evidence-Based Nursing Orientation: The Hybrid Instructor Preceptor Model.","authors":"Mary C McLellan, Maeve Giangregorio, Adam Homoki, Mary Lou Rogan, Christine DeGray, Christine Donovan, Jean A Connor, Michelle Hurtig","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001107","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Hybrid Instructor Preceptor Model is a novel, accelerated, evidence-based nursing orientation model. The Hybrid Instructor Preceptor Model uses instructor and preceptor phases, which standardize foundational content, approach skills acquisition, and increase clinical experiences for a new hire. A pediatric acute cardiac care unit successfully onboarded 30 nurses in 10 months using the Hybrid model.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142774455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Matching Preceptors to New Grad Nurses for the Purpose of New Nurse Graduate Residency Programs; Not Exactly a Dating App.","authors":"Marianna Sallemi","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001106","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Attributes of successful relationships, personal and professional, closely echo those of a successful preceptorship. Applications, or \"apps,\" are responsible for one third of today's relationships; they have been hugely successful in making personal relationships viable. This article explores the possibility of using existing algorithms of dating-style apps to match preceptors to preceptees. Staff development educators can greatly benefit from an innovative application by having a pool of qualified and dedicated preceptors and mentors at their fingertips.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142774477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kathy Casey, Mandi Mernin, Mary G Harper, Ryan MacDonald, Regina M Fink
{"title":"Development of the Association for Nursing Professional Development Casey-Fink Nurses in Professional Development Transition Experience Survey.","authors":"Kathy Casey, Mandi Mernin, Mary G Harper, Ryan MacDonald, Regina M Fink","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001099","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001099","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nurses new to the nursing professional development (NPD) specialty often lack clarity on their role responsibilities and expectations. Given the lack of published instruments, the purpose of this two-phase study was to develop and examine the psychometric properties of a survey to measure NPD practitioners' transition experience. The resultant reliable and valid instrument can be used to measure the role transition of novice NPD practitioners and better support them in their professional role development.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142774473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transition to Practice: Perceptions of Newly Graduated Nurses in Relation to the Participation of Nurse Managers in a Transition Program.","authors":"Vicki Tan, Mélanie Lavoie-Tremblay","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001108","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Throughout existing transition programs for new nurses, few appear to include the participation of nurse managers in its activities. This qualitative study explores the perceptions of newly graduated nurses (N = 7) toward the participation of their nurse manager in a transition program through dedicated group discussion periods. Four interconnected themes emerged from the interviews. Our findings support the inclusion of this participation in transition programs by nurse leaders to improve the transition experience of new nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142774482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}