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Engaging learners across generations: the Progressive Professional Development Model
Mary Ann Notarianni1, Kimberly Curry-Lourenco, Phyllis Barham
1Old Dominion University School of Nursing, Health Sciences Building 2130, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|July 31, 2009
Summary
The Progressive Professional Development Model (PPDM) enhances nurse education by integrating simulation and traditional practice. This framework supports diverse learning styles and competency-based skill development for improved healthcare outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Simulation-Based Learning
Background:
- Traditional clinical practice may not fully address diverse learning styles in a multigenerational workforce.
- Need for innovative frameworks to guide educator planning for comprehensive professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Progressive Professional Development Model (PPDM) as a framework for educator-guided learning experiences.
- To integrate simulation technologies with traditional clinical practice for enhanced professional development.
Main Methods:
- The PPDM combines standardized patients, virtual/simulated environments, and traditional clinical practice.
- Application of technology for instructional and evaluative experiences in nursing.
- Focus on cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains of learning.
Main Results:
- The model accommodates multigenerational workforce learning styles.
- Facilitates learning of complex knowledge, values, and skills.
- Supports demonstration of competency-based behaviors.
Conclusions:
- The PPDM offers a structured approach to nurse orientation and continuing education.
- Technology integration within the PPDM is key for effective instructional and evaluative design.
- Operationalizing the PPDM in healthcare settings requires careful consideration of implementation factors.
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