Creation of a career enhancement program for a hospital-based education and development department.
This article reviews the development of a career enhancement program for hospital-based staff development consultants in a complex, centralized department consisting of diverse educator roles. Just as incentives for career enhancement are essential for retaining bedside nurses, it is equally vital for master's-prepared educators to have a growth and recognition plan. This theory-based model can provide the needed link to achieve individual and organizational goals related to educator development and recognition.
Storey
Susan
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Education and Development Department, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana 43260, USA. slstorey@stvincent.org
Crist
Lynn
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Nelis
Deborah A
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Murphy
Lynn
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Fisher
Mary L
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D006801:Humans; D007196:Indiana; D017145:Models, Educational; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration