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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Practice Development
  • Healthcare Management
  • Organizational Psychology

Background:

  • A 'virtual' practice development unit (PDU) was established for clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) in the South of England, transcending physical and specialty limitations.
  • This PDU was the first UK Trust-wide CNS group accredited in 2004, signifying a novel approach to professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the personal thoughts and critical reflections of stakeholders involved in establishing a virtual PDU for CNSs.
  • To analyze the impact of the PDU structure on CNSs' role perception, professional identity, and patient care improvement.

Main Methods:

  • Accreditation facilitated by a local university through 11 audio-recorded learning sessions.
  • Critical reflections from PDU members, leaders, and university staff were collected 12 months post-accreditation.
  • Content analysis of the framework derived from these critical reflections.

Main Results:

  • Practice development was perceived as a pathway for CNSs to improve patient care via collaborative and evolutionary practice transformation.
  • The PDU structure enabled nurses to critically analyze their roles and functions within the healthcare Trust.
  • Roberts' identity development model provided a theoretical framework for understanding the reflections.

Conclusions:

  • The PDU process facilitated organizational redesign, enabling nurses to shape and contribute to patient care.
  • Reflection on the PDU structure led to changes in nurse behavior and a clearer understanding of their roles.
  • Participants developed a positive professional identity, enhancing their ability to improve the patient experience.