Concepts of the Professional
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2015
Abstract
As the student nurse practitioner nears graduation, or the employed NP considers a workplace change, factors that can enhance the work environment can assist in choosing a successful practice setting. Having a supportive workplace environment has been shown to improve work efficiency enhance the ability to provide high-quality patient care, contribute to cost-effectiveness, and promote the retention of NPs in successful collaborative practices in a variety of healtcare settings. To prepare the graduate NP for professional practice, it is important to review the core concepts related to being a professional.
ISBN
9781449694692
Recommended Citation
Stewart, J. G. (2015). Concepts of the professional. In J. G. Stewart & S. M. DeNisco (Eds.). Role development for the nurse practitioner. Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning.