Developing, implementing, and evaluating a professional practice model

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Administration
• Professional Development

Background:

• Professional practice models (PPMs) are crucial for structuring nursing care.
• Developing effective PPMs requires interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practices.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development and implementation of The Compass, a novel professional practice model (PPM).
• To evaluate the integration of The Compass PPM for professional nursing advancement.

Main Methods:

• Development involved clinical nurse involvement, literature review, and expert consensus.
• Implementation utilized a patient story video integrated with the PPM.
• Post-project evaluation assessed PPM integration and impact.

Main Results:

• The Compass PPM was successfully developed through a multi-faceted approach.
• Implementation via patient narrative video facilitated engagement.
• Evaluation identified key opportunities for nursing professional development.

Conclusions:

• The Compass PPM provides a framework for enhancing nursing practice.
• Innovative implementation strategies can improve model adoption.
• Evaluation findings support its utility for future nursing development and strategic planning.