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Describing yourself on paper is an important marketing tool for the nurse for professional opportunities today. Using a curriculum vitae (CV) serves to best illustrate relevant experiences that a nurse has had toward fulfillment of a professional objective. A readable, truthful, and polished curriculum vitae and cover letter can help nurses present themselves in a very positive manner.
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This article is intended to help the novice nurse researcher prepare a research grant proposal for the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON). It summarizes the grant guidelines and describes each component of the research proposal. The components include the abstract, statement of the problem, literature review, purpose, design, methodology, timetable and budget. NAON's research priorities are included as well as contact information for the organization and tips for survival.
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Acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs) entering the current job market or relocating must be able to sell their personal and professional attributes to potential employers. In many areas, health care providers may be unfamiliar with the scope of practice and competencies of an ACNP. As a result, ACNPs will be required to educate potential employers as they simultaneously negotiate for a position. A well-prepared proposal is one tool the ACNP can use to educate the health care team and to build a strong base for negotiations. Successful negotiations also depend on the attitude projected by the ACNP. An attitude that projects an unwavering belief in the value and benefits of the ACNP can enhance the negotiator's position and improve the chances for success. Creating the proposal and developing attitudes for success can be accomplished through an organized process of preparing for negotiations. The purpose of this article is to describe the attitude needed for success, the steps in preparing for negotiation, and the development of an ACNP proposal.
Acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) roles are increasing in number and scope with expanding opportunities available for collaborative practice. Negotiating for these positions is challenging, but manageable with knowledge about essential components of collaborative practice negotiation. Understanding the process of self-assessment and needs assessment will enable the ACNP to approach the task better equipped. Interview preparation is the key to presenting an employer with a professional, organized portfolio. The ACNP can achieve the goal of negotiating a collaborative practice partnership by demonstrating dependability, honesty, and sound nursing and medical practice. Continuity and detail are the means by which the ACNP enhances quality care in collaborating in patient care management. This article explores the process of negotiating a collaborative practice role and provides examples from physician and ACNP collaborative practice experiences.
Professional portfolio development is an innovative way for staff development departments to assist staff nurse in showcasing their professional accomplishments. Whether preparing staff for their annual performance appraisal, the human resources portion of a Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations survey, personal career development, or career transitions in the volatile healthcare job market, the staff development department plays a pivotal role in portfolio development. Although the literature describes the types of documents to include in a professional portfolio, missing is practical information on how to organize a professional portfolio. In this article, the authors describe how to organize a professional portfolio, identify the most useful components, and outline the role the staff development department plays in professional portfolio development.
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A historical perspective on healthcare regulation is provided along with the details of the process of fingerprinting and background checks. Issues are raised concerning the validity and reliability of background checks. Information on the status of the individual states is provided by means of a chart and a discussion ensues regarding the rationalization for requiring background checks and fingerprinting. Finally, questions and recommendations are posed regarding making background checks a requirement for licensure and/or entry into nursing schools.
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Professional profiling may enhance one's career development. The opportunities to use a current profile abound, and include applying for a new position, a leadership role in a professional society, a scholarship or an award, or career advancement. The true professional updates the profile on an annual basis, emphasizing significant personal and professional accomplishments. Documentation and validation of one's credentials may require substantial effort-but such effort is worth it. Profiling is a step toward recognition and success.
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