Abstract

A competent workforce supported by continuing professional development (CPD) is the foundation of successful healthcare organizations. Those who invest in CPD recognize the impact it has on optimizing performance and ensuring the delivery of safe, quality care. The 2016 follow-up report to the 2011 Future of Nursing report recommended that healthcare organizations prioritize interprofessional and lifelong learning so "nurses are prepared to work in evolving healthcare environments." CPD enables nurses and all members of the healthcare team to improve their knowledge, skills, and practice to ensure they're confident and competent to provide evidence-based care that positively impacts patient outcomes.

Author Details

Christine Pabico, MSN, RN, NE-BC; Charles K. Perkins, MBA; Jennifer Graebe, MSN, RN, NEA-BC; Sherri Cosme, DNP, RN-BC

Sigma Membership

Delta, Delta Psi at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA,Providence St. Joseph Health Nursing Institute Clinical Academy, Renton, Washington, USA

Type

Article

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Case Study/Series

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Continuing Professional Development, RN Residency, Transition to Practice

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

Version

Publisher's Version

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Review Type

External Review: Previously Published Material

Acquisition

Indexed from External Source (Permission Granted by Copyright Holder)

Date of Issue

2019-02-01

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