Innovations in Education: Best Practices to Further Nurse Development
Innovations in Education: Best Practices to Further Nurse Development
[Sponsored] Ongoing development for nurses is essential to enhance their skills and knowledge and keep nurses up to date on advances in clinical practice. Effective education and training drives nurse satisfaction and engagement and leads to improved outcomes. Generational learning differences and time and budget constraints present unique challenges for hospitals and health systems as they seek to create and sustain a culture of continuous learning. In this executive dialogue, nurse executives explore best practices to further nurse development to ensure nurses receive the right education at the right time in alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
This executive dialogue will highlight key findings on:
- Lack of educators remains a top challenge to support onboarding and continued education for nursing staff. Innovations in training and onboarding are needed to ensure new nurses get the support they need.
- Supporting professional development and career growth is imperative to fill the knowledge gap created as more experienced nurses retire.
- Professional development must be multifaceted and structured to meet the varied needs of the nursing staff regardless of where they are in their careers.
- Hospitals and health systems should look for outside resources and partnerships to stretch education dollars to maximize opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Hospitals and health systems should foster a culture that encourages lifelong learning and recognizes nurses for their advanced education accomplishments.