Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 22-26, June 2006

Recognizing the clinical nurse: The Meridian Health Clinical Advancement and Recognition of Excellence program

  • Teri Wurmser, PhD, MPH, RN

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Ann May Center for Nursing, Meridian Health, 1945 State Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07754, USA

Abstract 

This article describes the Meridian Health Clinical Advancement and Recognition of Excellence (CARE) program, an outcomes based clinical recognition program. The development of a new nursing care model led to the redesign of the health system's existing clinical ladder to further engage and reward clinical nurses for their expertise and contributions to improved patient outcomes. Development of the CARE program is discussed, as well as nursing participation and outcomes.

Keywords: Clinical Recognition program, Career ladder, Nursing model of care

 

PII: S1557-3087(06)00004-7

doi:10.1016/j.teln.2006.02.003

Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 22-26, June 2006

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