The attending nurse: an evolving model for integrating nursing education and practice

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Healthcare Administration
• Medical Education

Background:

• Nursing practice is increasingly complex due to scientific advancements and changing patient demographics.
• Evolving healthcare necessitates better integration between academic nursing, advanced practice administration, and frontline staff nurses.
• Existing gaps hinder seamless collaboration and knowledge translation in nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel model for enhancing collaboration among nursing faculty, administrators, and staff nurses.
• To describe the implementation and initial outcomes of the nurse attending model at New York University Langone Medical Center (NYULMC).

Main Methods:

• The article describes the nurse attending model.
• Qualitative data were collected to evaluate the model's effectiveness.
• The model aims to connect academic settings, administrative offices, and clinical practice (bedside).

Main Results:

• The nurse attending model facilitates improved communication and integration across different nursing roles.
• Qualitative data indicate positive progress in bridging the identified gaps.
• The model supports the translation of nursing research into practice.

Conclusions:

• The nurse attending model offers a viable framework for aligning academic nursing, administration, and practice.
• Effective collaboration is crucial for addressing the complexities of modern patient care.
• Further research and implementation of such models can advance the nursing profession.