Tiffani J Harper, Alyssa M Orozco, Sonia E Yaksich, Sharon A Gustavsson, Lisa Hollingshead
{"title":"Transforming Educators to Professional Development Practitioners Through a Year-Long Fellowship.","authors":"Tiffani J Harper, Alyssa M Orozco, Sonia E Yaksich, Sharon A Gustavsson, Lisa Hollingshead","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001162","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>At Orlando Health, a lack of structured onboarding for Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioners led to inconsistent utilization of their expertise. A needs assessment revealed key learning gaps. To address this, the Clinical Learning Education Fellowship (CLEF) was developed, providing structured training aligned with NPD standards. CLEF incorporates classroom learning, interactive activities, and a capstone project, enhancing Professional Development Practitioner's skills and expanding to allied health professionals to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":"41 4","pages":"249-254"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144546117","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":"Nursing Professional Development Practitioners' Strategies to Support Preceptors in Rural Facilities.","authors":"Amanda Bruscher, Jessica Ociepka","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001156","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001156","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":"41 4","pages":"258-262"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144546114","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 Cook, Laura Cullen, Grace Matthews, Rosanna Seabold, Michele Wagner
{"title":"Learning from an \"EBP Journey\" Using a Choose Your Own Adventure Approach.","authors":"Dana Cook, Laura Cullen, Grace Matthews, Rosanna Seabold, Michele Wagner","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001149","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An interactive learning activity was created to guide participants through an \"evidence-based practice journey\" (EBP-J) applying implementation science. A case-based, \"choose your own adventure\" learning activity addressed designing and piloting steps of the Iowa Model. Decisions included selecting a pilot unit, practice change, evaluation, and implementation planning. Participants reported feeling more knowledgeable about piloting EBP and strongly agreed that the EBP-J stimulated innovative thinking. This approach was a creative way to expand knowledge about EBP.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":"41 4","pages":"214-219"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144546109","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":"Nurses as Positive Deviants: Catalysts for System Innovation Through Critical Change Leadership.","authors":"Dan Weberg","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001161","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001161","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":"41 4","pages":"255-257"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144546112","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":"The Night Shift Nurse Educator Role in the Inpatient Care Setting: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Michelle Foster-Carter","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001148","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001148","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Historically, night nurses tend to have limited resources available to them during their shifts. In some inpatient healthcare settings, a nurse educator has been hired specifically to support night shift nurses. The purpose of this article is to conduct a narrative review of the existing literature that highlights the implementation of the night shift educator role in the inpatient care setting. The implications of hiring for such a role will also be discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":"41 4","pages":"235-239"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144546116","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":"Retaining Novice Nurses: Evaluating a Novel Role to Facilitate Safe and Supportive Transition to Practice.","authors":"Victoria Pizzamiglio, Lorraine Montoya, Amy Vandekemp, Rebecca Bernal, Cynthia Scully, Glenn Barton","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001131","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001131","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With nursing retention as a primary evaluative aim, corporate-level clinical preceptors (CCPs) were operationalized in the acute care setting. This role combined key elements of preceptorship and mentorship to support novice nurses' transition to practice. CCPs conducted check-ins through regular rounding, e-mails, surveys and open conversations, resulting in significantly reduced turnover rates, particularly within the first year of practice, and enhanced clinical competence and confidence. Further study of centralized preceptor programs is indicated.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":"240-246"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143607174","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":"An Innovative Multisite Approach-The Nursing Orientation Unit for RN Integration, Support, and Health (NOURISH™) Program.","authors":"Mary Beth Russell, Evan Holtz","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001158","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001158","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":"41 4","pages":"267-269"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144546106","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":"Nursing Professional Development Practitioners in the Clinical Environment: A Qualitative Exploration.","authors":"Kimberly Pate, Heather Brown, Kara Hedvig Evans","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001153","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>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.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":"41 4","pages":"220-227"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144546113","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":"Bedside Mentorship Programs: A Pathway to Supporting New Graduate Nurses.","authors":"Katrissa Rowell","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001147","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nurse mentorship programs play a vital role in enhancing clinical decision-making and nursing satisfaction while fostering a safer and more supportive work environment. When integrated with nurse residency programs, mentorship provides invaluable emotional and moral support to new nurses, ensuring their well-being and helping to promote a balanced work-life dynamic. This evidence-based practice project focused on acute care new graduate nurses; implementing a nurse mentorship program that concluded to improve nurse satisfaction and overall well-being providing a safe nurse work environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":"41 3","pages":"188-192"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144045724","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":"Impact of a Structured Nurse Mentoring Program on Organizational Engagement.","authors":"Caroline Radkiewicz, Karen Mayer, Julie Lopez, Suzanne McCoy","doi":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001142","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NND.0000000000001142","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nursing leadership identified a significant decrease in measured nursing engagement at the 3- to 5-year tenure. Mentoring was chosen as an effective intervention to increase engagement and promote professional development in this Proficient-Expert group of nurses. The benefits of the implemented structured mentoring program include increased organizational engagement, increased perception of well-being support, and increased mentor competency.</p>","PeriodicalId":51695,"journal":{"name":"Journal for Nurses in Professional Development","volume":" ","pages":"178-182"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659756","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}