Philosophy of Nursing Excellence

Professional Practice Model – Philosophy of Nursing Excellence

To support the mission, vision, and values of the organization by reflecting a positive image of
North Country Hospital through the Nursing Professional Practice Model

Evidence-Based Practice

Use critical thinking skills to make evidenced-based decisions in patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team.

This is made possible through:

• Certifications
• Consistency in practices throughout the hospital
• Evidence-based procedures

Professional Development Practice

Seek continuous improvement and professional development. This is made possible through:

• Decision making within my nursing scope of practice and legal/ethical framework
• Delegate to others responsibilities that are appropriate to licensure, education and experience
• Demonstrate pride and promotion of professional nursing as an honored and valuable career
• Support the future of nursing by being a mentor and having strong leadership qualities
• Utilize direct and constructive communication in all interactions
• Demonstrate mutual respect and support in relationships
• Demonstrate ethical and collaborative conduct
• Share and continue to pursue knowledge through certifications,
• Clinical Ladder, CEU’s, CE Center, RN to BSN, MSN, committee involvement, cross-training

Professional Development – cont’d

Serve as a role model for peers, students and new employees

Innovative Technology

• Continuously improving EMR usage
• Imaging
• Single sign-on capabilities

Shared Decision Making

• Collaborate with the physician in a relationship based on mutual respect, trust and open communication for quality patient care
• Unit councils
• Nurse Practice Council
• Huddles
• Performance improvement boards
• Clinical Ladder

Commitment to Quality

Achieve the goal of optimal quality patient care through respectful and collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork. This is made possible through:

• Rapid Improvement Events – Lean
• Quality Improvement Committee
• Strategic Quality Support System
• Standard work
• Nursing dashboard
• Benchmarking

Patient and Family –Centered Care

• Coordinate and provide holistic care based on the patient’s language, culture and other individual needs
• Respect the patient’s right to participate in and direct decisions regarding their healthcare
• Act as advocate for patient rights and responsibilities
• Maintain a culture of patient safety
• Care continuum
• Palliative Care
• Patient and family education for self-care and independence
• Outreach to the community