title: A renal nursing professional practice model: the next generation.
abstract: Professional practice models provide a structure for excellence in nursing practice. Our centre has had a long tradition of working with a professional practice model with proven nursing outcomes such as job satisfaction, empowerment and perceptions of improved patient care. Our model, in place since 1999, has provided an opportunity to discuss and articulate a vision for nursing practice based on the values of accountability, evidence-informed care and empowerment. In order for the model to effectively guide nursing practice, a revision was necessary to keep pace with the changes in the renal program and the health care environment. The revised model needed to address the enhancements in nursing roles, practice environment, corporate requirements and patient care needs. This paper describes a revised professional practice model unique to nephrology nursing.
authors.affiliation: Adam Linton Hemodialysis Unit, Victoria Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON. lori.harwood@lhsc.on.ca
authors.forename: Lori
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Harwood
authors.affiliation: Adam Linton Hemodialysis Unit, Victoria Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON.
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Downing
authors.affiliation: University Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON.
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ridley
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D016294:Models, Nursing; D017146:Models, Organizational; D064647:Nephrology Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D015401:Nursing Administration Research; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011209:Power, Psychological