Biomedical subjects

T R Whitworth

Publications and source records attributed to T R Whitworth.

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PubMed1996

Clinical ladder to professional advancement program. An evolutionary process.

Since the early 1970s, clinical ladder programs have been a method of defining, recognizing, and rewarding nursing practice. As clinical practice in an institution grows and evolves, so must the program that supports the development of the practitioner. An in-depth evaluation of one clinical ladder program was conducted to determine if it was reflective of current practice. The authors discuss the method of evaluation, findings, and the revised program.

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PubMed1993

Implementing a clinically focused advancement system. One institution's experience.

Clinical ladders were designed to recognize, reward, and retain professional nurses who chose to remain in direct clinical practice. One institution implemented a clinically focused advancement system that addresses many of the pitfalls that have historically caused clinical ladders to fail. The authors describe unique features of the advancement system, along with the process for advancement, budgetary considerations, and transition to the new advancement system.

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