Idaho State University School of Nursing Office of Professional Development
Improve your practice skills, fulfill license renewal CE requirements, broaden your knowledge base, network in structured learning communities. Our courses are accredited by the American Nurses Association through the Idaho State Nurses Association.
Nurses choose courses for Professional Development from a variety of delivery choices: asynchronous online self study, video/audio classes, regional workshops, structured learning support groups, and international conferences.
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Transition to Practice
Schools and clinical organizations are expected to provide patients with nurses who provide patient-centered, error free clinical care. Many studies indicate new graduates are not yet ready to practice in rural environments with the skills needed.
Preceptor Education
Preceptors are clinical instructors, perhaps the most important instructor a nurse ever has. The preceptor translates “book learning” into professional practice. The new graduate learns the professional role and provider practices from the preceptor. Read more →
Leadership
Leadership Capactity Building Initiative begins September 19, 2012.
Leadership Capacity Building Initiative
Leadership Brochure
Newsletter & Publication Archive
Leadership Brochure
NWRNR Brochure 2011
September 2011 Newsletter
August 2011 Newsletter S
June 2011 Newsletter
Rural Nurse Facts
Traditional authors defined rural nursing as a nurse who practices in a rural setting. Their work evolved as an extension of the woman’s role in the community. As time passed, the needs of the population differentiated rural patient and nurse roles. Read more →
Partners
In New Mexico the NM Center for Nursing Excellence coordinates the Rural Nurse Residency (NMRNR) program. The link to the NMRNR is on the right side of the web page. nmnursingexcellence.org
Montana Nurses are combining to develop transition to practice programs for all nurses. The Montana Hospital Association supports nurses with the Northwest Rural Nurse Residency. More information can be obtained from mtha.org/index.htm
Idaho State University School of Nursing Office of Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Washington State Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval & Recognition Program (CEARP), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
ISU School of Nursing • Office of Professional Development • 921 South 8th Ave Pocatello, ID 83209-8101 • (208) 282-3820 • Email • About Us