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Practice

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Culture of Inquiry

A climate where an inquisitive attitude is encouraged

Culture of Inquiry

Resource Nurse Program

Quality Improvement using direct care nurses.

Resource Nurse Program

Policies

Nursing Policies and Procedures – Compliance 360

Compliance 360

Nursing Mission

Our mission is to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-family centered care through interprofessional relationships. We carry out this heart-felt mission with professionalism, knowledge, and compassion.

Professional Practice Model

UAMS Nursing Professional Practice Model is a schematic description of how nurses practice, collaborate, communicate, develop professionally, and deliver care.  The UAMS Professional Practice Model is based on the four structural components of Nursing Excellence in accordance with the American Nurses Credentialing Center principles of Magnet, supported by our mission and care delivery model.
 UAMS Nursing Professional Practice Model

Structural Components

Transformational Leadership

  • Mission, Vision, & Values
  • Nursing Strategic Plan

Structural Empowerment

  • Professional Development
  • Clinical Ladder
  • National Certification
  • Shared Governance

Exemplary Professional Practice

  •  Autonomy & Accountability
  • Resource Nurse Program
  • NQUEST

New Knowledge And Innovation

  • INQUIRE
  • UAMS EBP Model

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