Spirit of Inquiry

ANPD Spirit of Inquiry Program

Definition

A spirit of inquiry (SOI) is a consistent, intentional, and applied professional curiosity and is a key element of modern NPD practice.

Characteristics

Informs NPD practice
Guides NPD practitioners to question the status quo
Transforms the current state and inspires innovation
Influences professional growth by seeking to develop new knowledge or refine current assumptions
Ensures progression of the science of our specialty through a collective SOI

Call to Action

NPD practitioners must champion and sustain their own and others’ SOI.

NPD Focus Areas of Inquiry

Determination of strategies that significantly increase engagement of learners.
Types of technology that enhance learning
Development of learning outcome metrics
Strategies to sustain behavior change pursuant to NPD intervention
Strategies that result in successful career and care continuum transitions
NPD practices and/or programs that significantly impact outcomes (residencies, onboarding, competency management, life support etc.)
Examine models (Lean, Six sigma, QI etc.) that create more efficient and effective NPD practices
a. Time studies
b. Interruptions
Examine stakeholders views that impact the perceived value of NPD practice/role/influence
a. CNOs
b. Managers
c. CFO
d. Academic educators
Factors that increase “buy-in” of stakeholders & target audiences
Strategies that influence adoption of interprofessional development

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Studies in progress:

Harper, M. G., Maloney, P., Woolforde, L., Wilson, C., & Langford, L. Multi-Site NPD Leader Competency Determination Study

Note: Data collection to begin November, 2020

Harper, M. G., Ulrich, B., Warren, J. I., & Whiteside, D. Preceptor Practice Analysis

Note: Preliminary results presented at 2020 ANPD Aspire… to Envision Virtual Convention

Maloney, P. & Harper, M. G. Exploring Current and Future Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practice

Completed Studies:

Harper, M. G., Bodine, J. & Monachino, A. (2020, accepted for publication). The effectiveness of simulation use in transition to practice nurse residency programs: A review of Literature from 2007 – 2018. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development.

Spagnola, T., Dickerson, P., & Harper, M. G. (2019). Professional development associate: Results of a national survey. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 35(1), 2–5.

Bennett, S., Leist-Smith, M., & Kean, E. B. (2019, March 31- April 3). The State of Professional Development Research (2007 - 2017): Integrative Review. [Conference Session]. Association for Nursing Professional Development, Phoenix, AR, United States.

Harper, M. G., Warren, J. I., Bradley, D., Bindon, S., & Maloney, P. (2018). Nursing professional development’s spirit of inquiry focus areas. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 35(3), 118 – 124. DOI: 10.1097/NND0000000000000515

Harper, M. G., Gallagher-Ford, L., Warren, J. I., Troseth, M., Sinnot, L., & Thomas, B. (2017). Evidence-based practice and U.S. healthcare outcomes: Findings from a national survey with nursing professional development practitioners. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 33(4), 170 – 179. DOI: 10.1097/NND.0000000000000360

Warren, J. I. & Harper, M. G. (2017). Transforming roles of nursing professional development practitioners. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 33(1), 2 - 12. DOI: 10.1097/NND.0000000000000320

Opperman, C., Liebig, D., Bowling, J., Johnson, S., & Harper, M. G. (2016). Measuring return on investment for professional development activities: A review of literature. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 32(3), 122 – 129. DOI: 10.1097/NND.000000000000026

Harper, M. G., Aucoin, J., & Warren, J. I. (2016). Nursing professional development organizational value demonstration project. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 32(5), 242–247. DOI: 10.1097/NND.0000000000000282