The Center for the Advancment of Nursing Practice Consultation Program

The Center for the Advancment of Nursing Practice consultation program recognizes that it is through expert management practice that an environment is created and maintained which supports excellence in patient care and fosters the development of expert clinical practice. Consultation is available to create a practice environment that promotes excellence in patient care. The following is one examples of the programs for which mwe provide consulatation

Clinical Entry Nurse Residency Program

is a two year career development program designed for new graduates.

The clinical entry nurse has a planned first-work experience that develops the clinical skills and professional behaviors consistent with the competent level of practice as defined by Benner.

Curriculum encompasses tutorials and other learning experiences guided by a Clinical Sponsor, an experienced nurse who mentors the new graduate throughout the two-year experience.

What can it do for you?

This program provides an effective way for teaching hospitals to meet one aspect of their mission - to ensure that well-prepared nurse professionals are available to meet the health care needs of the future.

Community hospitals and other health care agencies will have a pool of potential nurse employees who have proven clinical capabilities and professional behaviors.

Benner, P. (1984). From novice to expert: Excellence and power in clinical nursing practice. Menlo Park, CA: Addison Wesley.

Benner, P., Tanner, C. & Chesla, C. (Eds.). (1996). Expertise in nursing practice: Caring, clinical judgment, and ethics. New York: Springer Publishing Co.

For more information about these and other consultation and education services for both management practice and clinical practice, call us at (617) 667-5452.