J Pediatr Nurs. 1991 Dec;6(6):391-5.

Achieving excellence in nursing.

Journal of pediatric nursing

D L Patterson

PMID: 1762039

Abstract

The critical shortage of nurses has placed a heavy burden on managers. Because they are responsible for ensuring that pediatric staff members maintain high professional standards, the promotion excellence within the staff remains imperative; it is essential that managers assist themselves and others to strive for excellence. How do you strive for excellence? A commitment to excellence requires a lifelong commitment to nursing, research, learning, scholarship, and personal balance and well-being. Pursuit of excellence in nursing is difficult, especially in a society marked by its satisfaction with mediocrity. Yet by this pursuit, not only will the nurse benefit, but so will the staff, the children, and maternal-child nursing.

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MeSH terms

• Clinical Competence / standards
• Humans
• Nursing, Supervisory / methods
• Pediatric Nursing / education
• Pediatric Nursing / standards
• Staff Development / methods

Publication Types

• Journal Article