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Open exchange as a model for continuing education.

Margaret M Murphy1, Vivien De Back, Sandra Bunkers

  • 1Global Nursing Academy, Sioux Falls, SD, USA. mmurphy2@wi.rr.com

Nursing Administration Quarterly
|February 28, 2004
PubMed
Summary

The Global Nursing Exchange offers a unique, unstructured forum for nurses to freely exchange ideas, fostering creativity and collaboration. This annual event, running since 1988, has grown to include international participants, promoting networking and shared learning.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Professional Development
  • Healthcare Collaboration

Background:

  • The Global Nursing Exchange (GNE) began in 1988 as an initiative for nurses to share ideas.
  • It has evolved into an annual international event fostering collaboration and professional growth.
  • The GNE emphasizes an unstructured, nonrestrictive environment for open dialogue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the unique format and objectives of the Global Nursing Exchange.
  • To highlight the benefits of an informal, inclusive forum for nursing professionals.
  • To present outcomes resulting from this innovative conferencing model.

Main Methods:

  • The GNE utilizes a unique conference design promoting spontaneity, creativity, and group sharing.
  • It integrates relaxation with work, encouraging networking, dialogue, and inclusiveness.

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  • The format has been consistently applied and refined since its inception.

    • Main Results:

    • The GNE has successfully convened for 15 years, expanding to include over 60 international participants by 2003.
    • The unstructured, collaborative environment facilitates the free exchange of ideas among diverse nursing professionals.
    • Specific examples of positive outcomes stemming from the GNE experience are detailed.

    Conclusions:

    • The Global Nursing Exchange provides a valuable model for professional development in nursing through open dialogue.
    • Its unique, inclusive approach fosters innovation and strengthens the global nursing community.
    • The GNE demonstrates the power of informal, collaborative platforms in advancing nursing practice and knowledge.