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Joan Insalaco Warren1, Mary G Harper
1Joan Insalaco Warren, PhD, RN-BC, NEA-BC, FAAN, is Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore. Mary G. Harper, PhD, RN-BC, is Director of Nursing Professional Development, Association for Nursing Professional Development, Chicago, Illinois.
This study identified seven key roles and competencies for nursing professional development (NPD) specialists. These findings will guide the evolution of the NPD specialty and its scope of practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Professional Development
- Healthcare Leadership
Background:
- The role of nursing professional development (NPD) specialists is evolving.
- Defining future roles and competencies is crucial for specialty advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the future role of nursing professional development (NPD) specialists.
- To identify key roles and associated competencies for NPD practice.
Main Methods:
- A modified e-Delphi technique was employed.
- Expert consensus was gathered on the roles and competencies.
Main Results:
- Seven key roles for NPD specialists were identified: partner for practice transitions, learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion of scientific inquiry, and advocate for the NPD specialty.
- Concomitant competencies for each role were defined.
Conclusions:
- The identified roles and competencies inform the updated NPD Scope and Standards of Practice.
- This research provides a framework for specialty competency identification and professional growth.
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