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An incentive program designed to develop and reward clinical competence.

R L Bracken1, L Christman

  • 1Compensation Services, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|October 1, 1978
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This study introduces a new salary and classification model for nurses, creating a distinct career path with financial incentives for professional growth. It standardizes practice levels and assesses job complexity to ensure fair pay and competitiveness in healthcare.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Administration
  • Healthcare Economics
  • Human Resources Management

Background:

  • Current nursing salary structures may not adequately recognize or incentivize advanced clinical practice.
  • A need exists for a standardized framework to evaluate nursing roles and ensure equitable compensation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a conceptual model for a new salary and classification plan for staff nurses.
  • To create a career pathway that financially rewards increasing levels of nursing expertise and practice.
  • To ensure competitive and equitable compensation within the healthcare sector.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a conceptual model for a salary and classification plan.
  • Establishment of standard or behavioral norms for four distinct nursing practice levels.

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  • Systematic measurement of nursing position content to determine relative difficulty.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed model facilitates a separate career pathway for staff nurses.
    • Economic incentives are provided for achieving higher levels of clinical excellence.
    • Equitable salary relationships are established for all nursing activities.

    Conclusions:

    • The conceptual model offers a structured approach to nursing compensation and career advancement.
    • Implementation can lead to a congruent and competitive position for nursing services in the healthcare community.
    • This plan supports professional development and recognizes advanced practice among staff nurses.