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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
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Published on: June 21, 2010

Celebrating excellence in nursing practice.

Kimberly A Kennedy1

  • 1Education Department at Beaumont Hospital, Troy, Michigan, USA. kkennedy@beaumonthospitals.com

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The Nursing Excellence in Practice Awards program celebrates nurses' contributions through poster presentations, recognizing research and innovation. This annual event fosters professional development and knowledge sharing within the nursing community.

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Published on: June 21, 2010

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Practice and Innovation
  • Healthcare Professional Development
  • Evidence-Based Practice Dissemination

Background:

  • The "Nursing Excellence in Practice Awards" program aims to encourage nurses to share their professional achievements.
  • It serves as a platform for disseminating research, evidence-based projects, practice innovations, publishing successes, and patient education programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the planning, funding, educational resources, evaluation criteria, recognition ceremony, and challenges associated with implementing this awards program in a community hospital setting.

Main Methods:

  • Projects are submitted and presented in a poster format.
  • Evaluation teams assess each poster based on predefined criteria.
  • The program is part of an annual Nurses Week celebration.

Main Results:

  • Cash prizes are awarded to top projects in each category.
  • All participants receive a pin and certificate.
  • A compendium of project summaries is published.

Conclusions:

  • The program fosters a culture of excellence and continuous learning among nurses.
  • It provides valuable recognition and professional development opportunities.
  • Successful implementation requires careful planning, resource allocation, and clear evaluation strategies.