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Standards for Nursing Staff Development
FEBRUARY 1992, VOL 55, NO 2
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provides an extensive overview and is a “must have” for perioperative nurses. It is a vital tool for the future and is available from MosbyYear Book. Inc. PO Box 28430. St Louis, MO 63 146-3318. J . a u L. MIEHL.RN. MS, CNOR ST‘AFF SVCRSE IWHEART TEAXI EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ATLAKTA
EDUCATION Standards for Nursing Staff Development By the ANA Coirrzcil on Continiring Edzrcation cind Staff Developnient 1990. 13 p p $1 1.95 paperback. $7.95 SNA riieriibers Standards for Nursing Staff Developriient is a 13-page booklet published by the American Nurses Asssociation (ANA). and was developed from the ANA publication, Guidelines for Staff Dei*eloprnent Continiring Education i n Nursing. This book’s philosophy is consistent with the development that has taken place within the profession of nursing. The book addresses the key issues of personal responsibility for professional development, and it is appropriate for all settings where nursing is practiced and to all levels of nursing education. It also addresses the responsibilities of the organization and of the nursing unit. The ANA defines nursing staff development as, a process consisting of orientation, in-service education, mid continiring ecfuccition for the piit-pose of proinoting the deiselopinent of personnel nitliin an! eiiiplo~nient setting. consistent ~ . i t i ithe goals and r-e.~~~~,on.sihilities of tlie emploj~er. The ANA recogniz,es the overlap of orientation and in-service education and the significance of staff development. recruitment. and retention. The significance of these standards and their contributions increase proportionally with the increasing significance and participation within the health care arena. 638
The relationship between continuing education and staff development is modeled effectively. The standards are identified in a manner consistent with the research process (ie, in a format of scientific inquiry). The 1 I outcome standards are clear, concise, and complete, and they are applicable to nursing in general. These standards are adaptable to OR education and to other subspecialty education. Adhering to these standards will help an institution pass even the most stringent reviews. This work is an expansion of the 1976 guidelines. It is well organized, each standard is well stated. and the criteria appropriately explain each standard and make each of them realistic and achievable. The style and accuracy are consistent with other ANA standards. The 1 1 standards address all aspects of the educational process. They also encourage a system of consultation that encompasses individual. departmental, and organizational goals in a climate that fosters professional growth. The data is not overwhelming; it is concise. The glossary that was included in the 1976 edition has been deleted, but many of the terms from that edition now are familiar, everyday terms. The booklet i s attractive and portable, and it is a definite asset to any nursing professional’s personal library. This book is available from the American Nurses Publications Distribution Center at (800) 637-0323, or by writing PO Box 90660, Washington. DC, 20090-0660. PATRICIA CLEMENT, RN, MBA, CNOR, CNAA ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, SERVICES DIRECTOR/PERIOPERATIVE ST MARY’SHOSPITAL WATERBURY. CONN
RESEARCH Family Theory Development in Nursing: State of the Science and Art By Ann L. Wlinll, Jacqueline Fawcett 1991,397pp $40 hardcover The introduction contains esoteric language that
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provides an extensive overview and is a “must have” for perioperative nurses. It is a vital tool for the future and is available from MosbyYear Book. Inc. PO Box 28430. St Louis, MO 63 146-3318. J . a u L. MIEHL.RN. MS, CNOR ST‘AFF SVCRSE IWHEART TEAXI EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ATLAKTA
EDUCATION Standards for Nursing Staff Development By the ANA Coirrzcil on Continiring Edzrcation cind Staff Developnient 1990. 13 p p $1 1.95 paperback. $7.95 SNA riieriibers Standards for Nursing Staff Developriient is a 13-page booklet published by the American Nurses Asssociation (ANA). and was developed from the ANA publication, Guidelines for Staff Dei*eloprnent Continiring Education i n Nursing. This book’s philosophy is consistent with the development that has taken place within the profession of nursing. The book addresses the key issues of personal responsibility for professional development, and it is appropriate for all settings where nursing is practiced and to all levels of nursing education. It also addresses the responsibilities of the organization and of the nursing unit. The ANA defines nursing staff development as, a process consisting of orientation, in-service education, mid continiring ecfuccition for the piit-pose of proinoting the deiselopinent of personnel nitliin an! eiiiplo~nient setting. consistent ~ . i t i ithe goals and r-e.~~~~,on.sihilities of tlie emploj~er. The ANA recogniz,es the overlap of orientation and in-service education and the significance of staff development. recruitment. and retention. The significance of these standards and their contributions increase proportionally with the increasing significance and participation within the health care arena. 638
The relationship between continuing education and staff development is modeled effectively. The standards are identified in a manner consistent with the research process (ie, in a format of scientific inquiry). The 1 I outcome standards are clear, concise, and complete, and they are applicable to nursing in general. These standards are adaptable to OR education and to other subspecialty education. Adhering to these standards will help an institution pass even the most stringent reviews. This work is an expansion of the 1976 guidelines. It is well organized, each standard is well stated. and the criteria appropriately explain each standard and make each of them realistic and achievable. The style and accuracy are consistent with other ANA standards. The 1 1 standards address all aspects of the educational process. They also encourage a system of consultation that encompasses individual. departmental, and organizational goals in a climate that fosters professional growth. The data is not overwhelming; it is concise. The glossary that was included in the 1976 edition has been deleted, but many of the terms from that edition now are familiar, everyday terms. The booklet i s attractive and portable, and it is a definite asset to any nursing professional’s personal library. This book is available from the American Nurses Publications Distribution Center at (800) 637-0323, or by writing PO Box 90660, Washington. DC, 20090-0660. PATRICIA CLEMENT, RN, MBA, CNOR, CNAA ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, SERVICES DIRECTOR/PERIOPERATIVE ST MARY’SHOSPITAL WATERBURY. CONN
RESEARCH Family Theory Development in Nursing: State of the Science and Art By Ann L. Wlinll, Jacqueline Fawcett 1991,397pp $40 hardcover The introduction contains esoteric language that