Vincenza Coughlin, Gail Geraghty, Kathleen Evanovich Zavotsky, Alice Nash, Benjamin Bass
{"title":"Validation Study of a Nursing Education and Competency Tool.","authors":"Vincenza Coughlin, Gail Geraghty, Kathleen Evanovich Zavotsky, Alice Nash, Benjamin Bass","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001097","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001097","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Distinguishing competency and education in clinical healthcare education is complex. The NYU Langone Health Nursing Education and Competency Algorithm (NE-CA) was developed as a tool for competency identification and sustainment. A mixed-methods design national research study was employed to evaluate the validity of the NE-CA. Findings of the study support the utilization of the NE-CA tool by expert clinical nurse educators, professional nurses, and organizations in structures and processes guiding competency in clinical education.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":"32-36"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142774486","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","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001110","DOIUrl":"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":"58-61"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","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":"Social Astuteness: Understanding Interpersonal Interactions.","authors":"Mary G Harper","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001105","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001105","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":"50-52"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","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":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001112","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":"62-63"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","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}
{"title":"Updating the Association for Nursing Professional Development's Spirit of Inquiry Focus Areas.","authors":"Mary G Harper","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001087","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":"40 6","pages":"351-353"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548868","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":"Greetings From ANPD's President - Dale Callicutt.","authors":"Dale Callicutt","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001080","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001080","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":"281-282"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141894841","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}
Cheryl Nazal, Debbie Rimmele, Vickie Adams, Dana Garcher
{"title":"Grounding Your \"Flight Risk\" Newly Licensed Nurses.","authors":"Cheryl Nazal, Debbie Rimmele, Vickie Adams, Dana Garcher","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001096","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001096","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Transition into practice is plagued by personal, work, and patient-related stress leading to burnout and turnover of newly licensed nurses. Leaders must recognize transition shock and moral distress and act immediately. Nursing professional development practitioners at a healthcare organization in Illinois developed the \"Flight Risk\" Program to recognize, address, and escalate turnover risks as a leadership team. This resulted in retaining 47% of identified \"flight risks\" and contributed over $3.9 million in cost avoidance.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":"40 6","pages":"340-346"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548864","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}
Margo A Halm, Scott Beebe, Rachel Dicker, Malka Hirsch, Bethany Robertson, David Troy
{"title":"Closing the Theory-to-Practice Gap: Quantifying the Impact of Ovid Synthesis for Clinical Improvement Projects.","authors":"Margo A Halm, Scott Beebe, Rachel Dicker, Malka Hirsch, Bethany Robertson, David Troy","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001098","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001098","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article presents a program evaluation study involving 18 health system leaders who use Ovid Synthesis, a web-based workflow solution for evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research initiatives. The findings demonstrate the critical prioritization of standardization, collaboration, dissemination, and patient outcomes in order to successfully implement evidence-based practice (EBP) and how Ovid Synthesis successfully supports these priorities. Significant interest in measuring return on investment underscores the importance of demonstrating the value of EBP, in order to support continued investments in EBP practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":"40 6","pages":"334-337"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548862","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}
Dulce A Torres, Seung Kapusta, Jeanne Hlebichuk, Sara J Marzinski, Jami Tutino
{"title":"Best Fit for Nurse Advancement: Breaking Down Barriers to Career Progression.","authors":"Dulce A Torres, Seung Kapusta, Jeanne Hlebichuk, Sara J Marzinski, Jami Tutino","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001089","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001089","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The retention of experienced nurses is a challenge for healthcare organizations in the current employment landscape. One retention tactic is to aid in their professional development. This article describes a program \"Best Fit for Nurse Advancement\" that provides dedicated time, resources, and support to explore career advancement pathways by breaking organizational progressional barriers. Results have shown retention within the organization, career role advancement, and positive program feedback.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":"40 6","pages":"327-333"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548861","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}
Ann Nielsen, Kathie Lasater, Janet Monagle, Mary Ann Jessee, Lisa Gonzalez
{"title":"Promoting Safe Practice in New Graduate Nurses: The Key Role of Support.","authors":"Ann Nielsen, Kathie Lasater, Janet Monagle, Mary Ann Jessee, Lisa Gonzalez","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001086","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001086","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article reports research that examined how registered nurses in practice develop clinical judgment in new graduate nurses (NGNs) and how NGNs respond. Teaching themes were setting the tone for learning, use of cognitive-focused teaching-learning strategies, including mentoring thinking, debriefing and reflection, and using real-life scenarios. NGN responses were learning focused, emotional, or resistant. Recommendations to support development of clinical thinking are made.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":"306-311"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332087","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}