Objectives for nursing education

As part of the Nursing Strategic Plan (Oct 2010), objectives for nursing education include:

1. Increasing academic activity with affiliated educational partners as evidenced by:

• Achievement of optimal number and quality of nursing student placements
• Enhanced student and staff satisfaction with student learning experiences
• Increased staff involvement with affiliated educational partners

2. Support ongoing professional development and pursuit of advanced education as evidenced by:

• Increased opportunity for staff participation in on-site college and university programs
• Increased number of nursing leaders with advanced education
• Implementation of structured support for nursing career planning/development
• Increased awareness of, and opportunities for, advanced education and ongoing staff professional development