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A conceptual framework for a clinical nurse leader program.

Margaret M Maag¹, Robin Buccheri, Elena Capella

¹Adult Health Department, School of Nursing, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA. margaret.maag@gmail.com <margaret.maag@gmail.com>

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing

|December 5, 2006

Summary

A new conceptual model was developed for a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) program, aiding nursing education design. This validated map guides curriculum development for nursing students and educators.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Curriculum Development
Conceptual Models in Nursing

Background:

Designing effective nursing educational programs requires a clear framework.
Conceptual variables must be logically organized for curriculum development.
Existing frameworks may not fully address emerging roles like the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL).

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a conceptual model for a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) program.
To guide the design of a novel educational program for nursing students.
To facilitate faculty and state board of nursing approval.

Main Methods:

Conducted a comprehensive literature review.
Analyzed the American Association of Colleges of Nursing description of the CNL role.
Identified and researched key variables including nursing theories, clinical processes, and education.

Main Results:

A conceptual model was developed through collaborative research and discussion.
The model logically integrated identified conceptual variables.
The developed model was adopted by a school of nursing and approved by a state board of nursing.

Conclusions:

The developed conceptual map provides a guide for designing CNL programs.
This model can assist educators in structuring nursing curricula.
The approach may be valuable for implementing other emerging CNL programs.