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Clinical ladder: Nurses' perceptions and satisfiers
Joann K Riley1, Debbie H Rolband, Diana James
1Carolina Medical Center, 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28232-2861, USA. joann.riley@carolinashealthcare.org
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to measure how nurses perceive the present clinical ladder program and to identify satisfiers for increasing participation.
Background:
The hospital clinical ladder program was developed in the 1970s to recognize registered nurses who chose to remain at the bedside and concentrate on expertise in clinical practice.
Methods:
A descriptive, nonexperimental design was used for this study. A modified Strzelecki clinical ladder assessment questionnaire was distributed.
Results:
This study identified what motivates nurses to participate in the clinical ladder program and provides information used to evaluate the present program.
Conclusion:
Nurses' perceptions of satisfiers for the clinical ladder included recognition on all levels which were with peers, personal satisfaction, professional growth, financial incentives, and administration.
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