Celebrate Nursing Professional Development Week 2023
Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioners and specialists dedicate their careers to helping nurses uphold their competencies and reach academic and practice goals, all of which boosts quality healthcare outcomes. To recognize the many achievements of these hardworking team members, Nursing Professional Development Week is an annual celebration held during the third week in September.
As a nurse, you know that your education didn’t stop when you left nursing school. In fact, you might argue that you were just getting warmed up. The ANA and other leading nursing bodies routinely review and revise the standards of the nursing practice so that they evolve along with healthcare as a whole. This is just part of what makes nurses lifelong learners.
Boost Your Skills With IntelyEdu
In honor of NPD Week, take a moment to ask yourself, “Could I use some help updating my skills?” If the answer is yes, you can take a look at all the courses available on the IntelyEdu Powered by IntelyCare webpage. It’s a great place to start. IntelyCare, Inc is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Some course examples include:
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Training for Healthcare Workers
- Communication Training
- Medication Management
More Development Resources
To do our part to support and celebrate the efforts of your unit’s NPD practitioners, here are some resources from our Career Advice center that can help you prioritize your professional development:
Types of Continuing Education for Nurses
Learn what constitutes approved nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) according to the ANCC and the different methods of obtaining NCPD contact hours that are available to you. Plus, we’ll tell you where you can find trusted resources that can help you fulfill your state’s continuing competency requirements for license renewal.
Best Nursing Certifications for RNs and LPNs
Nursing certifications help you hone your knowledge in specialty areas. Learn what is needed to become eligible for certification, how much certifications cost, and some great certification options for RNs and LPNs that can take your career to the next level.
Top 5 Nursing School Tips
Establishing good time-management. Getting organized. Befriending your classmates and forming study groups. Reaching out to professors. We’ll share a handful of ways you can make the most of nursing school.
How to Prepare for NCLEX Exams
What’s the one thing that’s universal to the nursing experience? Studying for and taking the NCLEX. If you’re a NPD specialist who helps LPNs and CNAs pursue their RN license, we offer our tips for preparing for the exam and boosting confidence along the way.
The Nursing Process Steps: What They Are and Why They Matter
We’ll break down the nursing process, give you examples of when and how you might implement each step, and explain its relevance to providing quality patient care.
Tips to Practice the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
Since its inception in the 1950s, The Code has been revised many times so as to better guide all your decisions regarding patient care. We explore the ethical principles, as well as the provisions, in detail and provide scenarios in which you can apply The Code.
Ways to Support Mentorship in Nursing
Want to know a great way to celebrate Nursing Professional Development Week? Investigate available mentorship opportunities. We’ll show you how you can help propel the careers of new nurses who may one day return the favor to the next generation.
Documentation for Nurses: Best Practices
Documentation is a key part of a nurse’s responsibilities, and there are some solid practices you can adopt that can improve your nursing documentation. Learn about the different types of documentation and check out our list of do’s and don’ts.
Technology in Nursing: 5 Ways Today’s Practice is Affected
There’s no doubt about it: Technology has changed how we both give and receive healthcare. Discover common technology used in nursing, plus five ways the current nursing practice makes the most of these advances.
Going Back to School for Nursing: 10 Tips
Whether you’re switching careers or are hitting the books for an advanced degree, returning to school for nursing is both exciting and challenging. We’ll share 10 ways to navigate this transition so that you get the most out of your education.
Make Your Next Move
Feeling inspired by Nursing Professional Development Week? If you’re looking for the next step in your career, IntelyCare can help you get there. Check out all the great nursing jobs available right now and find the one that best suits your career goals.