Abstract

A healthy work environment is critical for the satisfaction and engagement of nurses, as well as safe, quality care of patients. The participant will learn the AACN's six standards for establishing a healthy work environment and the important role of Nursing Professional Development in maintaining that environment.

Author Details

Amy Elizabeth Richardson, MSN, RN, Nursing Staff Development, University Of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Karolyn M. Roberts, MSN, RN, CPN, Nursing Professional Development, University of Kentucky HealthCare, Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Misty L. Whitaker, DNP, RN, Nursing Professional Development, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Marcia Alverson, MSN, RN, Nursing Staff Development, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Kentucky HealthCare, Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

AACN Standards, Healthy Work Environment, Nursing Professional Development

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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The role of nursing professional development in promoting a healthy work environment

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

A healthy work environment is critical for the satisfaction and engagement of nurses, as well as safe, quality care of patients. The participant will learn the AACN's six standards for establishing a healthy work environment and the important role of Nursing Professional Development in maintaining that environment.