Getting to the Core—the Core Curriculum, 6th Edition

<p>Hear from two chapter authors, Melanie Rainford, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, and Nicole Gooding, MSHS, BN, RN, NPD-BC, and editor Mary Harper, PhD, RN, NPDA-BC, FAAN, about the significance of the <em>Core Curriculum for Nursing Professional Development, 6th Edition</em> in this episode of the NPD Forecast podcast. This guide is an exhaustive resource and a knowledge base of the nursing professional development (NPD) specialty and provides valuable information for novice and experienced NPD professionals alike. In this episode, you’ll learn about:</p> <ul> <li>Melanie’s chapter, “The Change Agent Role in Nursing Professional Development,” and how she explores the current and future state of health care and the way this influences the NPD profession.</li> <li>Nicole’s chapter, “Gaps in Professional Practice: Learning Needs Assessment,” and how she explores the responsibility of NPD practitioners to effectively explore the root behind challenges prior to proposing and implementing solutions.</li> <li>How these chapters are interrelated—both outline the complexities of the profession and speak to the idea that the work must be grounded in evidence and patterns.</li> <li>Key takeaways from other select chapters and how they resonate with Dr. Harper.</li> <li>Why the Core Curriculum is a toolbox that will enhance your NPD superpowers.</li> </ul> <p><em>Core Curriculum for Nursing Professional Development, 6th Edition</em> is <strong><a href= "https://www.anpd.org/core-curriculum/core-curriculum-for-nursing-professional-development-6th-edition-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">now available for purchase</a></strong> on the ANPD store.</p>