Components, Implementation, and Outcomes of a Nursing Professional Practice Model: A Systematic Review

Wendy Hamilton1, Mariyam Javed, Judy Orina

  • 1Evans Community Army Hospital, Fort Carson, Colorado (MAJ Hamilton); School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham (Ms Javed, Drs Campbell and Patrician, and COL Swiger); Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington (Ms Orina, Dr McCarthy, and COL Swiger); Geneva Foundation, Tacoma, Washington (Mss Orina and Pierce); 96th Medical Group, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (Ms Williams); US Army Nurse Corps, Fort Sam Houston, Texas (COL Foots); US Naval Surface Force Atlantic, Norfolk, Virginia (CDR Levenson); Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California (LCDR Robins); and Regional Health Command-Central, Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, Texas (LTC Hodson).

Summary

This systematic review provides 12 evidence-based recommendations for developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing professional practice models (PPMs). Findings offer guidance for healthcare facilities seeking to optimize nurse and patient outcomes through strategic PPMs.

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