Juanita Conkin Dale

A multidimensional study of infants' behaviors associated with assumed painful stimuli: Phase II

Researchers have found that physiologic changes occur that indicate infants do perceive pain. In the study, infants were audiovideotaped while receiving the first diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT) injection to document their responses to an assumed painful stimulus. The vocalization of crying and some facial movements were identified as behaviors associated with receiving the DTP injection. These findings support the need for nurses to use a multidimensional assessment when caring for infants believed to be having pain.

Implementation of a Professional Portfolio: A Tool to Demonstrate Professional Development for Advanced Practice

The literature has a gap related to professional development for APRNs. In the United States, many health care organizations use clinical advancement programs for registered nurses, but APRNs are not often included in these programs. If APRNs are included, advancement opportunities are very limited. At CMC, implementation of a professional portfolio resulted in increased satisfaction among APPs regarding their ability to showcase professional growth and expertise, as well as the uniqueness of their advanced practice. Use of the professional portfolio led to improved recognition by APS and organizational leaders of APP performance excellence during the annual performance evaluation, as well as improved recognition among APP colleagues in terms of nominations for honors and awards.

Novice to Expert: The Evolution of an Advanced Practice Evaluation Tool

Professional performance evaluation provides an opportunity to measure the practice of health providers within healthcare settings. Standardized evaluation can be challenging as a result of diverse practice arenas, multiple evaluators and standards of care. Using Benners novice to expert model, a Performance Excellence and Accountability tool (PEAC Tool(©)) has been designed to measure advanced practice providers performance based upon facets of professional practice. This article discusses development, practical implementation and evaluation of a PEAC Tool(©).

NAPNAP Research Agenda: 2014-2019

Regena Spratling, PhD, RN, CPNP, Rita H. Pickler, PhD, RN, PNP-BC, FAAN, Christina Calamaro, PhD, CRNP, Juanita Conkin Dale, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, Sharron Docherty, PhD, RN, PNP-BC, FAAN, Catherine J. Goodhue, MN, CPNP, Jill Kilanowski, PhD, RN, APRN, CPNP, FAAN, Ann Marie McCarthy, PhD, RN, FAAN, Mary C. O’Laughlen, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAAAAI, Lois S. Sadler, PhD, RN, PNP-BC, FAAN, Leigh Small, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN, Kathleen Speer, PhD, RN, PPCNP-BC, Tami Thomas, PhD, RN, CPNP, RNC, FAANP, Susan Van Cleve, DNP, RN, CPNP, PMHS, Jennifer D Auria, PhD, RN, CPNP, & Dolores C. Jones, EdD, RN, CPNP