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A model of collaboration: the Academic Practice Council
B J White1, S L Jarrett, C J Tolve
1Department of Nursing, Regis University, Denver, CO, USA.
Nursingconnections
|April 1, 1997
Summary
Developing new nursing collaboration models is vital for the profession. An academic institution and healthcare system created an interagency model to bridge nursing education and practice gaps.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
- Educational Models
Background:
- The nursing profession faces challenges in a dynamic healthcare system.
- A historical disconnect exists between nursing education and practice.
- New collaborative models are essential for nursing's survival and advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the need for enhanced collaboration between nursing education and practice.
- To introduce a novel interagency collaboration model.
- To detail the development and structure of the Academic Practice Council.
Main Methods:
- Development of an interagency collaboration model between an academic institution and a healthcare delivery system.
- Establishment of the Academic Practice Council.
- Analysis of historical perspectives, evolution, structure, activities, and evaluation of the council.
Main Results:
- A functional model of interagency collaboration was successfully established.
- The Academic Practice Council provides a framework for integrating nursing education and practice.
- The council's activities and evaluation offer insights into effective collaboration.
Conclusions:
- The developed Academic Practice Council model effectively bridges the gap between nursing education and practice.
- Interagency collaboration is crucial for the future of the nursing profession.
- Continued evaluation and adaptation of the model are planned for future sustainability.