Innovative Evaluation of the Graphic Depiction of a System Professional Practice Model

Abstract

Nursing professional development practitioners led the evaluation of the graphic representation of a health system’s professional practice model (PPM) based on evolving expectations and key constructs of a PPM. The aim was to capture direct care nurse perceptions to guide adoption of a revised graphical depiction of the PPM. The specific benefit for nursing professional development practitioners is the ongoing relatability of the PPM to nursing for sustainability of clinical excellence.

Nurse-driven professional practice model

“…A Nursing Workforce Satisfaction survey was distributed to 3,336 nurses with 421 (12.6%) completion. Nurses were asked about their knowledge and satisfaction with the current PPM, the nursing theories that influenced their practice, and their thoughts on the unique components of being a nurse 3. Focus groups were used to introduce and disseminate the PPM across the system 3.…”

“…Nurses were asked about their knowledge and satisfaction with the current PPM, the nursing theories that influenced their practice, and their thoughts on the unique components of being a nurse 3. Focus groups were used to introduce and disseminate the PPM across the system 3. Nursing divisions within the hospitals were allowed to add their own nurse theorist and nursing theory as it aligned with their geographic and cultural environment 3…”

“…[2][3][4] In one study, each nursing unit chose a theorist that resonated with their unit. 3 Measurements and tools used included surveys that assessed nurses' perceptions to guide revisions or development of a PPM. 2,4,6 Some studies used focus groups to identify themes, domains, and subdomains.…”

“…A formal evaluation process was established to evaluate and revise the PPM. 2 Winslow et al 3 evaluated nurses' perception of a current PPM to guide changes and adoption of a revised PPM. A Nursing Workforce Satisfaction survey was distributed to 3,336 nurses with 421 (12.6%) completion.…”

Design thinking

“…1,20,23 Current literature describes several processes in developing PPMs including using a shared governance approach, focus groups, theorydriven methods, and professional development practitioners (nursing educators). 2,[22][23][24][25] The senior nursing leadership group selected DT as a strategic process and Soul Collage as the tactical activity to: 1) create a conversation space, 2) create a psychologically safe space, and 3) make sure to include the perceptions and insights of the direct care nurses and leaders across the entire system. [26][27][28][29] Soul Collage is an easy, intuitive collage process for self-discovery and community.…”