The Professional Nurse Recognition Program is
designed to provide registered nurses with opportunities for
growth, development and recognition of their achievements. It is a
career advancement program focused on achievements in clinical
practice, leadership, education and evidence-based
practice/research. This program provides a framework for self
directed growth.
Recognition of professional nursing practice is achieved as a
nurse progresses from novice to expert.
Novice nurses have minimal or no professional
experience. - Advanced beginners have some professional experience and may be
transferring to a new practice setting.
- Competent nurses have a level of mastery of professional
nursing.
- Proficient and Experienced nurses are those who consistently
demonstrate mastery of the nursing process.
- Accomplished nurses are role models and consistently
demonstrate mastery of the nursing process, critical thinking
skills, and often are sought as resources.
- Expert nurses demonstrate the most complex critical thinking
skills and professional nursing practice, frequently are sought as
resources by all members of the healthcare team, and serve as role
models and clinical leaders.
