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S Williams

    The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing : a Quarterly Publication of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation
    |December 1, 1991
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    This study shows an innovative nursing program effectively developed professional behaviors in registered nurses. Participants found the competency development program valuable and worthwhile.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Professional Development
    • Healthcare Workforce Training

    Background:

    • A new professional role was introduced for registered nurses in Western Australia.
    • Existing career structures required enhancement to support advanced nursing roles.
    • A need existed for a structured program to ensure competency in this novel nursing position.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate an innovative program designed to foster professional competency in registered nurses.
    • To assess the effectiveness of the program in preparing nurses for a new career role.
    • To determine both formative and summative outcomes of the nursing professional development program.

    Main Methods:

    • Employed a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative data collection.

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  • Utilized Stake's Countenance Model as the framework for data processing and analysis.
  • Collected data over one year from participants and preceptors using interviews, questionnaires, document reviews, and observations.

    • Main Results:

    • The program successfully facilitated the development of essential professional behaviors in participating nurses.
    • Participants reported a high degree of satisfaction, finding the competency program beneficial.
    • Evaluation methods confirmed program outcomes were logically linked to its intended goals and processes.

    Conclusions:

    • The innovative program is effective in enhancing professional competency for registered nurses in new roles.
    • The evaluation methodology successfully demonstrated the program's impact and alignment with its objectives.
    • This initiative provides a valuable model for professional development in nursing career structures.