Keywords

Continuing education, Novice to expert, Patient outcomes, Synergy model

 

Authors

  1. Marzlin, Karen MSN, RN, CCNS, CCRN-CMC

Abstract

The primary goal of continuing education is to improve patient outcomes. Prerequisites to improving patient outcomes include knowledge acquisition accompanied by a resultant change in clinical practice. This article features the accomplishment of nurse-driven continuing education program based on the frameworks of the synergy model and novice-to-expert practice.