Authors: | Tucci, R.; McClain, B.; Peyton, L. |
Article Title: | Beyond a clinical ladder: A career pathway for professional development and recognition of oncology nurses |
Abstract: | Nurses at this Magnet®-recognized, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center restructured an existing clinical ladder program based on Benner's model and implemented an evidence-based progressive career development program for staff nurses. The revised program defines structured performance expectations and requirements for promotion and role maintenance, which encourage individual engagement and accountability. This article describes the creation and implementation of the clinical advancement program as well as outcomes of the 1st 10 years of the program. Copyright © 2022 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. |
Keywords: | outcome assessment; cancer center; expectation; national health organization; evidence based practice center; nurse; professional development; career mobility; human; article; staff nurse; oncology nurse |
Journal Title: | Journal of Nursing Administration |
Volume: | 52 |
Issue: | 12 |
ISSN: | 0002-0443 |
Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Date Published: | 2022-12-01 |
Start Page: | 659 |
End Page: | 665 |
Language: | English |
DOI: | 10.1097/nna.0000000000001228 |
PUBMED: | 36409259 |
PROVIDER: | scopus |
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Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 1 December 2022 -- Source: Scopus |