Achieving Excellence in Practice: A Model for Continuing Education for Nurse Practitioners

Green, Roger; Gorzka, Patricia Ann; Kodish, Slavica

doi:10.1111/j.1745-7599.2005.00075.x

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“…However, over the past decade, consistent, if scant, information regarding NP learning preferences has been identified. NPs report a preference for live, in‐person educational sessions (Charles & Mamary, ; Goolsby & Wynne, ; Green, Gorzka, & Kodish, ) with clinically focused sessions surrounding the management of diseases, particularly pharmacologic management (AANP, ; Goolsby & Wynne, ; Green et al., ). NPs complete more CE than is mandated by regulatory bodies (Goolsby & Wynne, ; Smith, ; Whitehead & Lacey‐Haun, ) and perceive that CE is important to their professional development and competency (Smith, ).…”

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“…One study included correlation (Smith, ). The samples in this study were obtained both by convenience sampling (Green et al., ; Charles & Mamary, ) and random selection (AANP, ; Goolsby & Wynne, ; Ladd et al., ; Smith, ). Qualitative methods were employed in addition to quantitative in one study (Green et al., ), with two of the articles included containing literature reviews (Ladd, ; Whitehead & Lacey‐Haun, ).…”

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Nurse practitioner continuing education: Exploring influences

Wynne¹

2015

Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

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Purpose This article introduces the interrelated concepts of nurse practitioner (NP) continuing education (CE) funding patterns, regulatory guidance surrounding NP CE, and its effect on patient outcomes in the United States. Data sources A literature review was done by searching online databases: MEDLINE and CINAHL. Searches included review of NP certifying body websites, Institute of Medicine, Josiah Macy Foundation, and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing websites. Conclusions The nursing literature supports no connection between required CE and improvement in provision of care to patients, nor does it support improvement in individual provider competence. The funding patterns for nursing and medicine indicate a bias toward biomedical and pharmacological interventions. This type of funding stream may contribute to practice gaps rather than improve them. Implications for practice Understanding factors that influence CE program availability, plus the choices NPs make regarding mandatory CE, can provide planning guidance. This guidance can help reach the goal of improved patient outcomes and decreased healthcare disparities as a result of CE interventions. NP‐specific findings may potentially influence regulatory reform relevant to mandatory CE and maintenance of certification. It is important that NPs recognize existing conflicts of interest in order to make informed program choices.

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Nurse practitioner continuing education: Exploring influences

Wynne¹

2015

Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

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“…These programs combine activities related to role definition, education and training, opportunities for growth, and support (Bahout & Esposito-Herr, 2009;Cusson & Viggiano, 2002;Green et al, 2005;Sorce et al, 2010). They are tailored to participants needs and provide support through the process of advanced practice certification, credentialing, and orientation specific for each healthcare organization (Bahout & Esposito-Herr, 2009;Cusson & Viggiano, 2002;Sorce, et al, 2010).…”

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“…Mentoring is often offered as part of orientation or internship programs for new nurses and NPs. The main goal of these programs is to facilitate a smooth transition from school into the new role (Bahout & Esposito-Herr, 2009;Cusson & Viggiano, 2002;Green et al, 2005;Mackin, et al, 2006;Sorce et al, 2010). While orientation and mentoring programs are popular, participants' involvement in particular activities associated with mentoring is rarely explored.…”

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Mentoring Nurse Practitioners in a Hospital Setting

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Journal of Nursing Research

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Background: Nursing philosophy is the foundation of nurse practitioner (NP) training. However, NP practice is based on the medical care model. Thus, the necessity of mediating between these two approaches is often problematic for new NPs who are transitioning into their new roles. Mentoring has been used successfully to facilitate role transition and role understanding for nurses, NPs, and physicians. However, mentoring has been rarely studied in NPs. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a theory of mentoring for new NPs in a hospital setting. Methods: Grounded theory methodology was used. The sampling approach was initially purposive and was then shifted to theoretical to ensure the collection of meaningful data. Semistructuredinterviews were recorded and transcribed into Word documents for analysis. The three-phase analysis developed by Corbin and Strauss was initiated after the second interview. Results: Sixteen participants (eight mentors and eight mentees) were interviewed between February and June 2011. The core category that emerged from the data was “defining self,” and the main categories were forming the relationship, developing the relationship, and mentoring outcomes. Conclusions: A well-designed formal mentoring program may greatly improve the transition of NPs into a new role. The theory generated by the data from these study participants provides clearly defined categories that may be operationally defined and utilized to develop evaluation tools for mentoring programs.

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“…www.kan.or.kr (Green, Gorzka, & Kodish, 2005;Hawkins & Sherwood, 1999). 이 밖의 평가관 련 연구들은 간호사 보수교육 성과 및 효율성 평가 연구들이 대부 분으로 보수교육의 효과성 측정 (Bibb et al, 2003), 보수교육 후 간호 사의 행동변화 결정요인 (Francke, Garssen, & Huijer Abu-Saad, 1995 …”

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Development of the Program Evaluation Measurement of Continuing Nursing Education Programs

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2013

J Korean Acad Nurs

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Purpose: This study was done to develop a measurement tool for evaluation of continuing nursing education programs and to verify its validity for effective management and quality of education programs. Methods: The draft of the evaluation measurement was developed from consultation with professionals, focus group interviews targeting groups of nurses, and individual interviews with education program planners. After 6 professionals examined content validity, 46 items were retained. A pilotsurvey was conducted to confirm the time required to complete the questionnaire and the level of understanding of general content and each item in the questionnaire. Construct validity was verified through exploratory factor analysis of data from a survey with 44 items completed by 452 nurses and 59 education program planners. Results: The final evaluation measurement for continuing nursing education programs consisted of 6 evaluation factors and 36 evaluation items. The 6 evaluation factors included identifying program goals and target groups, program planning, performance, operation and management, program outcomes, and program effectiveness. Conclusion: The evaluation measurement for continuing nursing education programs developed in this study is considered suitable to utilize as an evaluation measurement of the quality of continuing education programs for nurses.

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Achieving Excellence in Practice: A Model for Continuing Education for Nurse Practitioners

Abstract: Results of this study may be used to guide providers to develop and offer CE programs based on the CE needs of NPs related to length of time in clinical practice, general issues of practice, and specialty practice area needs.

Cited by 10 publications

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Nurse practitioner continuing education: Exploring influences

Nurse practitioner continuing education: Exploring influences

Mentoring Nurse Practitioners in a Hospital Setting

Development of the Program Evaluation Measurement of Continuing Nursing Education Programs

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