In March 2008, a task force was formed to review and revise the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Professional Development Scope and Standards of Practice. This document establishes the range of ...

Developing and continual growth as a professional is an important part of most careers, but it plays a pivotal role if you’re a registered nurse (RN). Depending on the state you practice in, ...

Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practice has been experiencing major changes in the last 10 years since the last American Nurses Association NPD Scope and Standards were written. During this ...

Arizona College of Nursing (AZCN) was granted accreditation for nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) from the ...

The second article examines the models in the context of contemporary nursing practice, with particular reference to recent policy initiatives designed to modernise nursing and to raise standards of ...

This model enables OU Health to elevate nursing education, practice, and outcomes, says this CNE. Foolproof change management processes are essential for CNOs who want to streamline their workforce ...

Enhancing critical-thinking skills is vital to a nurse’s professional development. However, it can be challenging for a new nurse or an experienced nurse taking on a new role to acquire the needed ...