Involving Clinical Nurses in Evaluation of a Professional Practice Model: A Focus Group Research Study Approach
Susan Cobb1, Kathleen Wolf, Christa Shine
1Author Affiliations: Director (Dr Cobb), Professional Development & Practice Innovation, Magnet Program/Nursing Quality Director (Ms Wolf), Advanced Nurse Level III (Ms Shine), Vice President of Nursing Services and Chief Nursing Officer (Ms Jadwin), Nursing, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Abstract:
As part of the Magnet® application process, chief nurse executives (CNEs) are challenged to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of a Professional Practice Model (PPM) and include clinical nurses in this process. A focus group approach is a way to meet dual goals of evaluating the PPM and involving clinical nurses in the research process. The article describes how a focus group approach can be used effectively to identify themes and highlight the role of the CNE. In addition, the PPM resulted in revisions based on clinical nurse input.
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