Healthcare is constantly evolving. New technologies, emerging research, changing treatment protocols and advances in patient care require nurses to continually expand their knowledge and skills throughout their careers.
Professional development is an essential part of nursing practice. The American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurses states that nurses have a responsibility to maintain competence through lifelong learning, professional growth and the application of current evidence to clinical practice. Likewise, the ANA’s Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice identifies continuing competence and professional development as fundamental expectations for every registered nurse.
Concerned Nurses of New Jersey supports negotiations that are fair, respectful and focused on reaching agreements that strengthen the nursing profession while protecting the patients and communities who depend on the care we deliver.
Hospitals and healthcare organizations benefit when they invest in professional development. Continuing education and specialty certification help create a highly skilled nursing workforce capable of improving quality, advancing evidence-based practice and responding to the increasingly complex needs of patients.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program identifies professional development, nursing excellence and lifelong learning as key characteristics of high-performing healthcare organizations. Magnet-recognized hospitals are recognized for creating environments that support nursing leadership, professional growth and quality patient care
Concerned Nurses of New Jersey supports policies and initiatives that promote professional excellence throughout every stage of a nurse’s career. We believe nurses should have access to high-quality continuing education, opportunities for leadership development, mentorship and lifelong learning that strengthen the profession and improve patient care across New Jersey.
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