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Expanding Leadership and Professional Development Opportunities for Oncology Nurse Practitioners
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|November 16, 2023
Summary
Nurse practitioners (NPs) benefit from leadership training through continuing education programs. This initiative improved NP presenters' skills and attendee learning, enhancing professional development and nursing-led education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Leadership
- Professional Development
Background:
- Nurse practitioner (NP) engagement in professional organizations enhances practice, patient outcomes, and health policy.
- A local nursing organization survey identified needs for NP-specific education, mentorship, and leadership training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a leadership initiative for nurse practitioners (NPs) through a continuing education program.
- To assess the impact of the program on NP presenters' leadership skills and preparedness.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of NP-led continuing education sessions from attendee perspectives.
Main Methods:
- A leadership initiative was designed as an NP-led continuing education program.
- Surveys were administered to NP presenters and program attendees post-initiative.
- Data collected focused on leadership skill development, session preparation, and achievement of learning objectives.
Main Results:
- NP presenters reported improved preparation, leadership skills, and readiness for future engagements due to program participation and mentorship.
- Program attendees reported high satisfaction with meeting learning objectives and the effectiveness of NP presenters.
- The initiative demonstrated success in enhancing NP professional development and supporting nursing-led continuing education.
Conclusions:
- NP-led continuing education programs with mentorship effectively enhance NP leadership skills and professional development.
- This model can be adapted across various nursing specialties and settings to foster nursing-led continuing education.
- Investing in NP leadership training positively impacts both individual practitioners and the broader healthcare system.
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