From Blank Canvas to Masterwork: Creating a Professional Practice Model at a Magnet Hospital

Objective. The purpose of this study was to engage registered nurses (RNs) in the creation of a Professional Practice Model (PPM). Background. PPMs are essential as the philosophical underpinnings for nursing practice. The study institution created a new PPM utilizing the voice of their RNs. Methods...

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Main Authors: Lynda J. Dimitroff, Donna M. Tydings, Sue Nickoley, Lynn W. Nichols, Maureen E. Krenzer
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Nursing Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8783594
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Lynn W. Nichols
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description Objective. The purpose of this study was to engage registered nurses (RNs) in the creation of a Professional Practice Model (PPM). Background. PPMs are essential as the philosophical underpinnings for nursing practice. The study institution created a new PPM utilizing the voice of their RNs. Methods. Qualitative inquiry with focus groups was conducted to explore RNs values and beliefs about their professional practice. Constant-comparative analysis was used to code data and identify domains. Results. The 92 RN participants represented diverse roles and practice settings. The four domains identified were caring, knowing, navigating, and leading. Conclusions. Nurse leaders face the challenge of assisting nurses in articulating their practice using a common voice. In this study, nurses described their identity, their roles, and how they envisioned nursing should be practiced. The results align with the ANCC Magnet® Model, ANA standards, and important foundational and organization specific documents.
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spelling doaj-art-4604f09fc68a497a9bb0ab7b180fa8952025-02-03T05:46:26ZengWileyNursing Research and Practice2090-14292090-14372016-01-01201610.1155/2016/87835948783594From Blank Canvas to Masterwork: Creating a Professional Practice Model at a Magnet HospitalLynda J. Dimitroff0Donna M. Tydings1Sue Nickoley2Lynn W. Nichols3Maureen E. Krenzer4Nursing Department, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY, USADepartment of Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice, Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, NY, USARochester, NY, USADepartment of Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY, USADepartment of Clinical Education, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY, USAObjective. The purpose of this study was to engage registered nurses (RNs) in the creation of a Professional Practice Model (PPM). Background. PPMs are essential as the philosophical underpinnings for nursing practice. The study institution created a new PPM utilizing the voice of their RNs. Methods. Qualitative inquiry with focus groups was conducted to explore RNs values and beliefs about their professional practice. Constant-comparative analysis was used to code data and identify domains. Results. The 92 RN participants represented diverse roles and practice settings. The four domains identified were caring, knowing, navigating, and leading. Conclusions. Nurse leaders face the challenge of assisting nurses in articulating their practice using a common voice. In this study, nurses described their identity, their roles, and how they envisioned nursing should be practiced. The results align with the ANCC Magnet® Model, ANA standards, and important foundational and organization specific documents.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8783594
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