title: Building a clinical ladder for ambulatory care.
abstract: Finding innovative rewards for nursing service will be integral in meeting the challenges of future shortages of nursing staff. A clinical ladder is one tool worth exploring and perfecting to address those challenges. Exploration of a case study demonstrates a method for developing a clinical ladder. Steps and pitfalls in developing a clinical path are illustrated. Future uses, benefits, and opportunities for clinical ladders are suggested.
authors.forename: Colleen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Woolsey
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bracy
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002140:California; D002983:Clinical Competence; D009726:Nurses; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D014481:United States