The NPD Practice Model, published in Scope & Standards of Practice, 4th Ed. (2022), is a foundational document that describes the who, what, when, where, how and why of NPD practice.

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How to Cite the NPD Practice Model

When referencing the NPD Practice Model in your work, please use the following APA citation format:

Harper, M. G., & Maloney, P. (Eds.). (2022). Nursing professional development: Scope and standards of practice (4^th ed.). Association for Nursing Professional Development.

The American Nurses Association (ANA) has partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to present Project Firstline, an interactive series of free online tools to provide frontline healthcare workers with infection prevention and control (IPC) training and information. Comprehensive education includes best practices addressing COVID-19 and other pathogens, as well as evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes.

Part of this work includes Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), a FREE 8-session series focusing on IPC topics for nurses. Find session dates and registration information..

The MAP Toolkit is a resource to help advocate for the inclusion of NPD content in graduate criteria.

The ANPD Preceptor Assessment Tool (PAT) Repository is the result of five years of research. It serves as a comprehensive evaluation tool for preceptors, offering functionality for self-assessment, feedback from preceptees, and evaluation by oversight entities such as NPD practitioners, managers, and academic faculty. The PAT can also be utilized to meet accreditation criteria for transition-to-practice programs.

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Tailored for innovative leaders, this virtual educational program offers self-directed learning and live sessions to provide you the tools needed to launch a virtual nursing care model. Learn how to create a rollout plan and master success metrics. Plus, earn continuing education hours and gain access to a private community for networking and innovation. Take $200 off with code ANPD.

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The Pressures of Crisis on New Nurses: Leading Through Uncertainty, Elsevier
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The Known Costs Table lists costs of various conditions that may be impacted by educational interventions. This resource may help NPD practitioners demonstrate the value of their activities.

The Environmental Scanning Toolkit includes a variety of resources you can use to forecast future trends impacting your nursing professional development (NPD) practice. Each column can be filtered to sort by NPD role, category, etc.

The Clinical Education Matrix* serves as a guide to education required by regulatory and accrediting bodies.

This document serves as a guide to education required by regulatory and accrediting bodies. The spreadsheet is organized by tab for CMS (2025), CARF (2025), DNV (2024), DNV VAD (2025), DNV Primary Stroke (2024), DNV Comprehensive Stroke (2024), TJC (2025 Manual), TJC NPSG (2025), TJC VAD (2025), OSHA (2023), MBSAQIP-Bariatric (2024), Ambulatory (TJC 2025) & Ambulatory (AAAHC, NPSG, CMS, ACHD- 2025). Each column can be filtered by column title (e.g., Topic, Standard, etc.) so that you can easily research the information you seek.

*Disclaimer: This document is a guideline for required education, not an official document. Requirements for education vary based on many factors, and some states may have requirements in addition to those portrayed on the Matrix. Each organization is responsible for ascertaining the education required for its staff.

• Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN) Website
  This website provides online resources to assist students, faculty, and practicing professionals to provide evidence-based care. 
• Geriatric Simulations Toolkit
  This free toolkit focuses on increasing nurse competence and confidence in the care of an older adult. The toolkit is comprised of four simulations that are intended for nursing students but can easily be adapted for clinical staff to help orient healthcare professionals to older adults' unique needs.

This free online learning module prepares nurses for Population Health Management (PHM). It contains four lessons focusing on PHM's value, the drive, the role of the registered nurse (RN), and how RNs can identify and close population health gaps. 

Developed by Jobeth Pilcher, EdD, RNC-BC and the attendees of the Bring Your Own App! Crowdsource a Toolbox for Mobile Learning concurrent session at the 2015 ANPD Annual Convention). Download this helpful document today.

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