Nursing Professional Development in Ambulatory Care: A Phenomenological Study.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Professional Development

Background:

• Nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners are crucial for nursing quality and safety.
• NPD roles are expanding into ambulatory care settings.
• Understanding the ambulatory NPD experience is currently limited.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the lived experiences of NPD practitioners in ambulatory care settings.

Main Methods:

• Descriptive phenomenology was employed.
• Qualitative data collection methods were used to capture experiences.

Main Results:

• Emerging themes highlight the unique demands and rewards of the ambulatory NPD role.
• Findings indicate a need for tailored support and resources for NPD practitioners in this setting.

Conclusions:

• The ambulatory care setting presents distinct opportunities and challenges for NPD practice.
• Further research and targeted interventions are needed to optimize the NPD role in ambulatory environments.