title: Learning and change among leaders of a professional nursing association.
abstract: This is a report of the results of a qualitative research study that investigated the informal learning and changes experienced by 20 members of an exemplary chapter of critical care nurses as they advanced from being new members to becoming officers and board members. Qualitative research methods were used that included analysis of critical incidents, documents, and individual interviews. Methods used, results of the study, and conclusions and recommendations are discussed.
authors.affiliation: MCP Hahnemann University, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Stein
mesh_terms: D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D008611:Mentors / Q000193:education*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D012956:Societies, Nursing / Q000592:standards; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States