NR 703 Week 3 Discussion; Leading Interprofessional Teams - Propose how a professional
practice model
Answer
1. Propose how a professional practice model might overcome barriers to leading a
practice change project in an interprofessional environment.
Keleekai-Brapoh and Toresco (2020) describe a professional practice model (PPM) as essential
to leading practice change within nursing. They describe it as a theoretical, practical, and visual
representation of the organization’s underlying work culture and nursing practice. By providing a
framework for nurses, the care they provide, and interprofessional communication, a standard for
practice is developed, and expectations are set. This can be translated into leading practice
change by using the framework to direct the project. When applied to leading a practice change
project in an interprofessional environment, it is easy to see how using a PPM can help overcome
barriers and resistance to change and address conflict when it arises. When applied to a practice
change project, a PPM allows individuals to identify their roles, understand the structure and
purpose of the project, and recognize the team hierarchy and dynamics. When goals,
benchmarks, purpose, boundaries, and roles are clearly defined, they outline what should be
expected of leaders and team members.
Collaborative practice and transformational leadership help nurse leaders meet the challenges of
implementing change projects and leading their teams (Goldsberry, 2018). Interprofessional
describes working among peers within the same profession, which has benefits and drawbacks.
One benefit is that working toward improvement within the work environment and achieving
common goals can create a strong bond among individuals. It can also improve the working
environment and overall culture of the workplace, increasing job satisfaction and employee
morale. Using a PPM that encourages collaboration helps enable reflective behaviors, promotes a
“we” mindset, and improves interactions among team members (McLaney et al., 2022). This
ultimately helps advance change and minimize or eliminate conflict. One major drawback is that
power dynamics and the stress of implementing change can cause issues between leaders and
their teams. Fortunately, developing and implementing an organizational PPM can minimize
many issues by setting standards and expectations for operating professionally in the workplace
(Doleman & Twigg, 2022).
References:
Doleman, G., & Twigg, D. (2022). Development, implementation, and evaluation of a
professional practice model: A scoping review. Journal of Nursing Management, 30(7), 3519-
3534. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13820
Goldsberry, J.W. (2018). Advanced practice nurses leading the way: Interprofessional
collaboration. Nurse Education Today, 65, 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2018.02.024
practice model
Answer
1. Propose how a professional practice model might overcome barriers to leading a
practice change project in an interprofessional environment.
Keleekai-Brapoh and Toresco (2020) describe a professional practice model (PPM) as essential
to leading practice change within nursing. They describe it as a theoretical, practical, and visual
representation of the organization’s underlying work culture and nursing practice. By providing a
framework for nurses, the care they provide, and interprofessional communication, a standard for
practice is developed, and expectations are set. This can be translated into leading practice
change by using the framework to direct the project. When applied to leading a practice change
project in an interprofessional environment, it is easy to see how using a PPM can help overcome
barriers and resistance to change and address conflict when it arises. When applied to a practice
change project, a PPM allows individuals to identify their roles, understand the structure and
purpose of the project, and recognize the team hierarchy and dynamics. When goals,
benchmarks, purpose, boundaries, and roles are clearly defined, they outline what should be
expected of leaders and team members.
Collaborative practice and transformational leadership help nurse leaders meet the challenges of
implementing change projects and leading their teams (Goldsberry, 2018). Interprofessional
describes working among peers within the same profession, which has benefits and drawbacks.
One benefit is that working toward improvement within the work environment and achieving
common goals can create a strong bond among individuals. It can also improve the working
environment and overall culture of the workplace, increasing job satisfaction and employee
morale. Using a PPM that encourages collaboration helps enable reflective behaviors, promotes a
“we” mindset, and improves interactions among team members (McLaney et al., 2022). This
ultimately helps advance change and minimize or eliminate conflict. One major drawback is that
power dynamics and the stress of implementing change can cause issues between leaders and
their teams. Fortunately, developing and implementing an organizational PPM can minimize
many issues by setting standards and expectations for operating professionally in the workplace
(Doleman & Twigg, 2022).
References:
Doleman, G., & Twigg, D. (2022). Development, implementation, and evaluation of a
professional practice model: A scoping review. Journal of Nursing Management, 30(7), 3519-
3534. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13820
Goldsberry, J.W. (2018). Advanced practice nurses leading the way: Interprofessional
collaboration. Nurse Education Today, 65, 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2018.02.024
