The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Vol. 38 No. 1 January/February 2007
By Susan L. Lannon, RN-BC, MA
ABSTRACT
Preparation for advanced leadership roles requires hospital-based staff nurses to develop skills beyond clinical expertise. Non-clinical activities such as poster and oral presentations, article publication, and professional portfolio development are ways to demonstrate these skills. This article discusses how an educational initiative was developed to provide instruction and mentoring for these areas of professional development. In addition, the relationship between this initiative and a clinical advancement ladder is discussed.
AUTHOR
Ms. Lannon is CE Coordinator, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Nursing Practice Education and Research, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
The author discloses that she has no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support.
Address correspondence to Susan L. Lannon, RN-BC, MA, CE Coordinator, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Nursing Practice Education and Research, 4th Floor Old Infirmary, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
