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Transformative Nursing Professional Development Education: Leadership Skills and Evidence-Based Projects in a DNE

Tara Spalla King¹, Tara O'Brien¹, Kimiko McCulloch²

¹The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio.

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Nursing Education
Healthcare Leadership
Professional Development

Background:

Lack of tailored terminal degrees for nurses in professional development until Spring 2023.
The Ohio State University College of Nursing introduced the Doctor of Nursing Education (DNE) program with academic nurse educator and nursing professional development (NPD) tracks.
Addresses the national shortage of doctorally prepared nurse educators and prepares graduates for educational leadership.

Purpose of the Study:

Describe the curriculum and leadership focus of the NPD track of the DNE program.
Align the NPD track with the Association for Nursing Professional Development scope and standards of practice (2022).
Highlight four capstone projects implemented by NPD practitioners in healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

The DNE program's NPD track curriculum.
Implementation of four capstone projects by NPD practitioners.
Projects focused on evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and program evaluation.

Main Results:

Capstone projects improved clinical teaching effectiveness.
Enhanced nurse certification processes and outcomes.
Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration and new graduate nurse mentoring.

Conclusions:

The DNE program's NPD track demonstrates transformative impact on healthcare practice.
Doctoral education in nursing professional development drives significant improvements.
Graduates are prepared to lead educational change in diverse healthcare settings.