As a new nursing professional development (NPD) practitioner, you've entered the impactful world of enhancing healthcare outcomes through nurse education, onboarding, and training. The move from the bedside to this education and leadership role can leave you with a lot of questions about your role. But the good news is that you've landed in the right place. 

ANPD is the leading resource for nursing professional development. We are an expert voice and advocate for NPD practitioners — that's you! We invite you to explore our community and resources designed to guide and support your practice and career development.

Now What?

In June 2023, ANPD hosted a webinar to provide practical tips and solutions for those newly navigating nursing professional development in the nurse educator role. Topics covered included determining an educational need and defining a learning outcome, as well as more useful information for getting started. 

Live and recorded webinars are free to ANPD members but we've made this one available to you to support your transition into the role. Complete the form below to access the webinar recording. 

Get Started with ANPD

Transition to NPD Practice This 13-module asynchronous online program will be your guide through your transition to the nursing professional development specialty. Navigate through the roles and responsibilities based on the Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards required for NPD practice. 

Nursing Professional Development: Scope & Standards of Practice, 4th Edition This foundational text describes the who, what, where, how, and why of NPD practice. 

Getting Started in Nursing Professional Development: Focus on the Learning Facilitator Role This is a must-have resource for new nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners as well as those preparing to take the NPD certification exam. This text uses the ADDIE model to help novice NPD practitioners analyze practice gaps then design, develop, implement, and evaluate learning activities.