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Supporting Nurse Professional Development Practitioners Through an Academic-Practice Pilot Initiative
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|February 8, 2024
Summary
Nurse professional development practitioners (NPDPs) gained valuable skills through a pilot educational seminar. This initiative enhanced their professional growth and can strengthen academic-practice partnerships in nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Development
- Healthcare Staff Training
Background:
- Nurse professional development practitioners (NPDPs) are crucial for supporting licensed nurses transitioning into practice.
- NPDPs require ongoing professional development to excel in their educator roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a pilot educational seminar designed for NPDPs.
- To enhance staff development for NPDPs within a Midwestern health system.
Main Methods:
- A pilot initiative involved academic educators developing and presenting four sessions to NPDPs.
- Topics included educational theory, backward curricular design, active learning, and assessment principles.
Main Results:
- NPDPs reported that seminar objectives were met.
- Participants identified planned changes in their planning, course design, or evaluation practices.
- Attendees expressed interest in future professional development opportunities.
Conclusions:
- The pilot educational seminar provided valuable content for NPDPs.
- This model can foster stronger academic-practice partnerships.
- The initiative supports continuous staff development for nursing educators.
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