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Clinical ladder development: implementing contract learning

M C Kreider, M Barry

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing

|July 1, 1993

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Contract learning, an innovative adult education technique, was implemented to orient nurses to advanced roles. This approach supported Clinical Nurse IIs and Clinical Nurse IIIs in their new leadership positions.

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Adult Learning Theory
Healthcare Leadership Development

Background:

The Presbyterian Hospital in New York expanded its nursing clinical ladder program.
There was a need for innovative adult education techniques to support nurses in advanced roles.

Purpose of the Study:

To implement contract learning for orienting nurses to advanced clinical roles.
To detail the process of using contract learning for nurse leaders.

Main Methods:

Contract learning was applied to orient Clinical Nurse IIs and Clinical Nurse IIIs.
A week-long workshop was developed for new clinical leaders.
The development and implementation of learning contracts were discussed.

Main Results:

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The study outlines the successful application of contract learning for nurse onboarding.
The process facilitated the transition of nurses into advanced preceptor and assistant roles.

Conclusions:

Contract learning is an effective adult education strategy for nursing professional development.
This innovative technique supports nurses transitioning into leadership and advanced clinical positions.