Evidence demonstrates that education makes a difference in the clinical setting. Part 2 of this two-part session examines another of the seven roles of the nurse professional development practitioner in detail, the leadership role. NPDPs are leaders and exhibit lateral leadership, a form of eye-to-eye leadership that occurs when peers collaborate for complex problem solving or creative innovation. Speakers will explore strategies the NPDP applies to influence the interprofessional practice and learning environment, the specialty, and correctional health care outcomes.

Educational Objectives

• Examine the NPD leader role as it is operationalized across the six core NPD responsibilities per ANPD/Scope & Standards.
• List one application of a lateral leader strategy for decision-making in your organization.
• Apply Kirkpatrick’s Model to evaluate your leader strategy for decision-making in your organization.

Level: Intermediate