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Jeffrey Zurlinden1, Dawn Pepsnik
1Jeffrey Zurlinden, MS, RN-BC, is Clinical Coordinator, Womens Programs and Education, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Chicago, IL. Dawn Pepsnik, MS, MEd, RN-BC, is Education Consultant, NM Academy, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Chicago, IL.
Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
|August 17, 2013
Summary
New continuing nursing education programs fostered teamwork and improved evidence-based practice communication among childbirth educators. These innovative programs emphasized collaboration and professional trust for enhanced nursing professional development.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Innovation
- Professional Development
Background:
- Healthcare innovations necessitate evolving continuing nursing education (CNE).
- Current CNE models require updates to support lateral relationships, teamwork, and collaboration.
- Transforming nursing education is crucial for advancing healthcare practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate innovative CNE programs for childbirth educators.
- To implement CNE principles fostering collaboration and professional autonomy.
- To assess the impact of new CNE programs on teamwork and evidence-based practice communication.
Main Methods:
- Devised four core education principles: mutual learning, embracing probability, dynamic information, and trusting professionals.
- Developed seven independent, practice-specific, evidence-based CNE programs.
- Programs totaled 21.5 contact hours for casual-status childbirth educators.
Main Results:
- The developed CNE programs were well-received by participants.
- Programs effectively promoted teamwork among nursing professionals.
- A notable increase in communication regarding evidence-based practice was observed.
Conclusions:
- Innovative CNE approaches can successfully enhance collaboration and communication in nursing.
- The devised educational principles provide a framework for transforming nursing professional development.
- Evidence-based, practice-specific CNE is vital for supporting contemporary healthcare needs.
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