Professional practice models (PPMs) provide a conceptual framework for establishing professional nursing practice. According to the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program, a PPM is a schematic description of a system, theory, or phenomenon that depicts how nurses practice, collaborate, communicate, and develop to provide the highest quality of care for those served by the organization. Integrating a PPM into the nursing practice arena may require complex organizational change. One strategy for integration is to directly link the PPM with performance expectations, thus ensuring that the underlying principles are supported and evident in everyday practice. This article describes the development, implementation, timeline, and successful outcomes of a clinical advancement system (CAS) that was aligned with a newly adopted PPM.
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