Evaluation through research of a three-track career ladder program for registered nurses.
A descriptive study design was employed to survey registered nurse participants in a career ladder program comprising of three tracks: clinical, education, and management. Findings indicate that participation allows nurses of varying education preparation and roles to demonstrate professional development. Implications for staff development include efficacy of the online survey technique, provision of a reliable tool to evaluate a career ladder, and evaluation of a career ladder that includes the staff development educator.
Center for Excellence in Nursing Education, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio 44308-1062, USA. ckorman@chmca.org
Carol
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Korman
Aris Beoglos
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Eliades
D002321:Career Choice; D003120:Colorado; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*