VIII. Advanced Practice Nursing: Aggregate/Systems/Organizational Focus
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Conduct a comprehensive and systematic assessment of health and illness parameters in complex situations, incorporating diverse and culturally sensitive approaches.
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Design, implement, and evaluate therapeutic interventions based on nursing science and other sciences.
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Develop an sustain therapeutic relationships and partnerships with patients (individuals, family or group) and other professionals to facilitate optimal care and patient outcomes.
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Demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, systems thinking, and accountability in designing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes.
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Guide, mentor, and support other nurses to achieve excellence in nursing practice.
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Educate and guide individuals and groups through complex health and situational transitions.
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Use concepts and analytical skills in evaluating the links among practice, organizational, population, fiscal, and policy issues.
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Exemplar #1:
Nurse Executive, Advanced
In 2018, achieved the ANCC Nurse Executive, Advanced board certification.
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Click here to learn more about the NEA-BC!
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Exemplar #2:
Virginia Nurses Association Leadership
From 2017 to 2019, I served as the Virginia Nurses Association Piedmont Chapter President, attending annual leadership summits and hosting chapter events. During my term, I planned and hosted a Legislative Reception, Student Outreach Night, Chapter Meet and Greet, and several educational webcasts.
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Pictured at a VNA event here with American Nurses Association President Pam Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN.
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Exemplar #3:
American Organization for Nursing Leadership
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In 2018, I completed the year-long AONL Nurse Manager Fellowship, a professional
development program to target unique leadership needs of nurse managers through
an in-depth environment of learning. The fellowship enhanced my ability to lead
change to advance health, based on the Nurse Manager Learning Domain Framework.
Pictured above (left to right) with AONL president, Bob Dent aboard the USS Midway
at the 2018 AHA Leadership Summit, my fellowship class, and with Tim Porter O'Grady,
renowned healthcare leader, consultant, and author. Click the AONL link to learn more
about the fellowship.
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Exemplar #4:
March of Dimes Excellence in NICU Leadership
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As pictured above, I was awarded the March of Dimes Excellence in NICU Leadership Award by Synova Associates for demonstrating understanding of complex issues facing health care and applying that knowledge to the care of patients and operation of the unit; meaningful and engaging care for self, team, and patients/families; and courage to be both strong and empathetic when the situation demands. At the 2019 leadership forum, I also presented, The Proof is in the Huddle: Improving Team Engagement and Discharge Readiness through Daily Visual Management.
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Click here to learn more about Synova!
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Reference
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (AACN). (2006). The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing practice [PDF]. https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/Publications/DNPEssentials.pdf
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