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Creating a climate for the development of nursing.
Nursing Practice (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This study outlines creating a supportive clinical environment for nursing development. Establishing a Nursing Development Unit facilitates innovation, enhances patient care, and integrates theory into practice.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Developing a positive clinical environment is crucial for healthcare innovation.
- The role of clinical nurse specialist-managers is vital in fostering practice development.
- Integrating education with clinical practice is essential for advancing nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the creation of a climate for change and development in clinical settings.
- To explore the role of clinical nurse specialist-managers in developing clinical practice.
- To examine the importance of linking education with clinical roles.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive approach detailing the establishment of a supportive clinical environment.
- Exploration of the functions and impact of clinical nurse specialist-managers.
- Analysis of strategies for integrating education into clinical settings.
Main Results:
- The establishment of a Nursing Development Unit can foster innovation.
- Improved nursing care is achievable through dedicated development initiatives.
- A framework for putting theory into practice within clinical settings was developed.
Conclusions:
- Nursing Development Units provide a conducive setting for practice innovation and improvement.
- Clinical nurse specialist-managers are pivotal in cultivating environments for development.
- Strengthening the link between education and clinical practice is key to advancing nursing care.