{"title":"Onboarding Advanced Practice Clinicians: A Theoretically Informed Framework.","authors":"Heather J Jackson, Karen Hande","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001191","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001191","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A gap in the literature currently exists regarding theoretically informed onboarding frameworks to support growing demands of advanced practice clinician after graduate training. Kern's six-step approach to curriculum development informed the design of an onboarding framework. Aligning the transformative learning theory with navigating the pathway to advanced practice grounded theory guides key components of onboarding for all learner levels and clinical practice settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":"64-67"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145139520","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":"Standards-Aligned Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Simulation in Nursing Professional Development for Novice Nurse Readiness.","authors":"Cibele C Webb, J'Andra Antisdel, Lori Pajakowski","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001228","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes health care delivery, nursing professional development (NPD) educators must develop digital readiness in novice nurses. Recent accreditation trends for transition-to-practice programs have formalized curriculum design, supporting an evidence-based approach to integrating digital competencies through simulation-based education (SBE). AI-enhanced ethical case studies and reflective debriefings promote digital literacy and clinical reasoning, advancing SBE as a strategy for promoting practice readiness.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147286127","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}
Dana M Morson, Joseph R Travis, Patricia A Patrician, Shannon S Layton, Asiah Ruffin, Jennifer Werthman, Jacqueline Westbrook, Shea Polancich, Ja-Lin Carter, Laura Woodward, Aoyjai P Montgomery
{"title":"Evaluating the Impact of Community Resiliency Model® Training on Nurse Wellness and Job Outcomes.","authors":"Dana M Morson, Joseph R Travis, Patricia A Patrician, Shannon S Layton, Asiah Ruffin, Jennifer Werthman, Jacqueline Westbrook, Shea Polancich, Ja-Lin Carter, Laura Woodward, Aoyjai P Montgomery","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001235","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This quality improvement project evaluated the impact of Community Resiliency Model® training on nurse wellness and job outcomes in a large academic medical center. Statistically significant improvements in burnout, perceived organizational support, and job satisfaction were observed among nurses who attended training. Staff development educators may find this practical, trauma-informed intervention helpful for supporting staff well-being, strengthening engagement, and improving nurse retention.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147286148","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}
Jennifer S Zipp, Bridgette L Bochner, Wendy Bowles, Kim Reina Failla, Mary Ellen Joswiak, Julie Lavender, Dawn M Nelson, Diane Shea, Susan M Smith, Kathy Casey
{"title":"Newly Licensed RN Competency: An Analysis of Practice Setting Expectations and Perceptions.","authors":"Jennifer S Zipp, Bridgette L Bochner, Wendy Bowles, Kim Reina Failla, Mary Ellen Joswiak, Julie Lavender, Dawn M Nelson, Diane Shea, Susan M Smith, Kathy Casey","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001236","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001236","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Effective transition-to-practice programs (TTPPs) for newly licensed registered nurses (NLRNs) require validated methods to assess clinical competence. An international task force reviewed practices across six U.S. organizations to identify common approaches. Analysis revealed four themes: reliance on national competency frameworks, inconsistent assessment frequency, structured preceptor preparation, and varied validation tools. The findings show variability in assessment processes and underscore the need for standardized frameworks and robust preceptor training to strengthen TTPPs and improve NLRN practice-readiness.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147286177","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":"Elevating Professional Development Practice With Professional Governance.","authors":"Heidi Gilroy, Rowena Sano, Jody Collins, Tajudaullah Bhaloo","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001233","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A project aimed at implementing evidence-based professional governance strategies for Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practice was evaluated in a health system with 163 NPD and interprofessional professional development practitioners. A structured framework, interactive education, and systemized tools resulted in measurable gains in pre- and post-Council Health Surveys. Findings support the scalability of these strategies to advance professional governance, sustain a culture of nursing excellence, amplify NPD voices, and foster collaborative, practice-driven decision-making.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147277624","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":"A Pipeline for Associate Degree-Prepared Nurses: A Pretransition-to-Practice Workforce Development Program.","authors":"Tiffany Montgomery, Jenny Harshman","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001238","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To support nursing workforce needs, one organization developed a novel pretransition-to-practice program to support associate's degree-prepared new graduate nurse entry into an accredited nurse residency program. The program experienced 96.7% first-year retention and a 521% return on investment through a hybrid training approach with synchronous and asynchronous training and activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147272801","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":"Remorse to Resilience: A Phenomenological Inquiry of New Graduate Nurses' Medication Errors.","authors":"Cindy Paradiso, Bernadette Amicucci, Reema Joseph","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001225","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001225","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite their best intentions, some new graduate registered nurses' first year of practice is marred by a medication error. This phenomenological study sampled (n = 10) nurses who experienced a medication error during their transition-to-practice program. The use of inductive and deductive coding revealed an array of emotions aligning with the Second Victim Syndrome framework. Nursing professional development practitioners should foster psychological safety by normalizing medication errors and supporting new graduates in their recovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146203879","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":"Editor Announcement Journal for Nurses in Professional Development (JNPD) 2026 Awards.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001221","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146031548","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}
Jamie Gordon, Ann Erb, Christine Wallis, Jeanne Hlebichuk
{"title":"Come on Down, Utilizing Gamification Learning Techniques to Improve Nurse-Sensitive Outcomes.","authors":"Jamie Gordon, Ann Erb, Christine Wallis, Jeanne Hlebichuk","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001152","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001152","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>\"The Ultimate Nursing-Sensitive Indicator Showdown\" project aimed to enhance nursing and unlicensed personnel's knowledge and improve nursing-sensitive indicator outcomes through gamified education. The initiative focused on preventing hospital-acquired conditions. Utilizing Keller's ARCS (attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction) model, the project employed interactive games to engage participants, resulting in improved clinical practice and patient outcomes. The pilot showed positive results, supporting the expansion of this innovative educational approach sitewide.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":"23-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145088111","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":"Adieu and Forging Ahead.","authors":"Kathleen Burke","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001212","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":"42 1","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145859077","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}