According to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program, exemplary professional practice is the true essence of a Magnet Organization. In a true professional practice environment, the nurse can apply all aspects of their role to patients, families, communities, and the interdisciplinary team. Exact definitions of these roles are often left to the individual organizations to develop.
In this module we will investigate how the creation of an exemplary professional practice framework for nursing can lead to improved patient outcomes and better nurse job satisfaction.
Exemplary Professional Practice:
Objectives: At the end of this class session you will be able to:
1. Develop a personal understanding of exemplary professional practice.
2. Identify the roles of the nurse, patient, interdisciplinary team and organization in supporting exemplary professional practice.
3. Describe how a work setting you are familiar with is implementing these ideas.
Required Readings:
Laschinger, H. S. & Fida, R. (2015). Linking nurses’ perceptions of patient care quality to job
satisfaction: The role of authentic leadership and empowering professional
environments. Journal of Nursing Administration 45(5). 276-283
Lusk, J. M. & Fater, K. (2013). A concept analysis of patient-centered care. Nursing Forum
48(2): 89-98.
Luzinski, G. (2012). Exemplary professional practice: The core of a Magnet organization.
Journal of Nursing Administration 42(2), 72-3.
Required Websites:
American Nurses Credentialing Center: Overview of the Magnet Model, Retrieved: June 19, 2020, From: https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/magnet/magnet-model/
Activities for this Module
1. Complete the assigned readings
2. Participate in the discussion forum for this module.
Discussion Forum Assignment:
1. Based on these articles and your thoughts how would you explain exemplary nursing practice to a friend?
2. The Lusk et al article describes the defining attributes of patient centered care. Given these ideas how would you describe the idea of patient centered care?
3. What are three examples of Exemplary Professional Practice that you currently see in your practice setting?
4. What are three examples of Exemplary Professional Practice that you do not currently see in your practice setting?
5. What are your recommendations for resolving the areas of Exemplary Professional Practice that are not currently present?
6 How important is finding a job in this type of setting to you?
7. Post results to the Exemplary Professional Practice Discussion Board.
8. Provide substantive responses to two of your classmate’s postings.
Due Dates: See Course Calendar for due dates
Point totals for this activity: See Section I explanation for Graded Activities.
AACN Baccalaureate Essential Outcomes met in this module:
2.3 Demonstrate an awareness of complex organizational systems.
4.6 Evaluate data from all relevant sources, including technology, to inform the delivery of care.
5.6 Explore the impact of socio-cultural, economic, legal, and political factors influencing healthcare delivery and practice.
Discussion Forum Assignment:
1. Based on these articles and your thoughts how would you explain exemplary nursing practice to a friend?
2. The Lusk etal article describes the defining attributes of patient centered care. Given these ideas how would you describe the idea of patient centered care?
3. What are three examples of Exemplary Professional Practice that you currently see in your practice setting?
4. What are three examples of Exemplary Professional Practice that you do not currently see in your practice setting?
5. What are your recommendations for resolving the areas of Exemplary Professional Practice that are not currently present?
6 How important is finding a job in this type of setting to you?
7. Post results to the Exemplary Professional Practice Discussion Board.
8. Provide substantive responses to two of your classmate’s postings.
