Facilitating Staff Development

Contact Hours: 4.50 NCPD Hours

Learning Outcome(s):

After participating in this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify three components of a successful staff development program.
• Define the purpose of orientation, ongoing competency assessment, and professional development.
• Create a development plan for individual staff members and a composite development plan for your unit or department.
• Distinguish between the preceptor, coach and mentor roles.
• Describe three benefits of professional development for the individual and the organization.
• Engage in collaborative relationships with educators and human resource professionals.
• Address the needs of the recently graduated nurse.

Author(s):

Karen Tomajan, MS, RN, NEA-BC