title: The coaching process: an effective tool for professional development.
abstract: A model for coaching in nursing is described. Criteria for selecting a coach are discussed. Competencies for a coach are recommended. In addition, guidelines for caching sessions are provided as well as an example of an action plan outline to help the coachee identify areas of desired growth and options for developing these areas.
authors.affiliation: Colorado Center For Nursing Excellence, Denver, Colorado 80222, USA. karren.kowalski@worldnet.att.net
authors.forename: Karren
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kowalski
authors.forename: Colleen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Casper
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D003142:Communication; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D008611:Mentors / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D017145:Models, Educational; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D011361:Professional Competence; D012944:Social Support; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*