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Organizational commitment to professional practice models.

Patricia H Arford1, Laurie Zone-Smith

  • 1College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, 99 Jonathan Lucas Street, PO Box 250160, Charleston, SC 29425, USA. arfordp@musc.edu

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|October 13, 2005
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Magnet hospitals require professional practice models, but a supportive environment alone is insufficient. This study examines the link between professional practice environments and models, identifying necessary organizational commitments for unit-level professional practice.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Management
  • Healthcare Organization
  • Professional Practice

Background:

  • Magnet hospitals are recognized for their high standards of nursing care.
  • Establishing professional practice models is a key requirement for Magnet designation.
  • A conducive organizational environment is a prerequisite, but not the sole determinant, of successful professional practice models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the relationship between the professional practice environment and the implementation of professional practice models.
  • To identify essential organizational commitments needed to foster professional practice at the unit level.
  • To provide insights for healthcare organizations seeking to develop and sustain professional practice.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved an analysis of the interplay between organizational environments and professional practice.

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  • Qualitative and quantitative methods may have been employed to assess organizational factors.
  • The focus was on understanding the necessary conditions for professional practice at the unit level.

    • Main Results:

    • A professional practice environment is necessary but not sufficient for creating professional practice models.
    • Specific organizational commitments are crucial for ensuring professional practice at the unit level.
    • The findings highlight the multifaceted nature of implementing professional practice.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare organizations must move beyond simply creating a supportive environment to actively cultivate professional practice models.
    • Sustained organizational commitment is vital for embedding professional practice within nursing units.
    • Further research may be needed to explore specific strategies for fostering professional practice.