Creating Synergy between Academia and Practice: The Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic Arizona Model

The academic-practice partnership began in 2005 with a collaborative Pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Since that time the partnership has broadened to include faculty development, evidence-based practice, interprofessional education, and research initiatives. The purpose i...

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Published in:Journal of professional nursing 2019-07, Vol.35 (4), p.305-313
Main Authors: Peterson, Katherine S., Morris, Brenda C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic-practice partnerships
Ambulatory Care Facilities
Arizona
Cooperative Behavior
Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate
Evidence-Based Practice
Humans
Models, Educational
Nursing
Nursing education
Nursing Research
Pre-licensure
Public-Private Sector Partnerships - organization & administration
Staff Development
Students, Nursing
Universities
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Summary:The academic-practice partnership began in 2005 with a collaborative Pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Since that time the partnership has broadened to include faculty development, evidence-based practice, interprofessional education, and research initiatives. The purpose is to share the outcomes of this academic-practice partnership and to provide a model for other institutions. This successful partnership is grounded in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the American Organization of Nurse Executives' eight guiding principles for academic-practice partnerships. The cornerstones to the partnership are communication, collaboration, and mutual respect. The initial outcomes of this collaboration increased enrollment, thereby increasing the number of BSN prepared registered nurses; created opportunities for clinical nurses to teach; increased the number of nursing faculty; and capitalized on the strengths of each partner. The most exciting aspect of this partnership is the shared commitment to decrease the gap between nursing education and practice; thus, improving the quality of nursing education, advancing the practice of nursing and healthcare delivery, and enhancing the health of our community. Consistent with the AACN-AONE recommendations, this academic-practice partnership prepares nurses of the future to be evidence-based practitioners and creates opportunities for nurses to achieve educational and career advancements. •Academic-practice partnerships are essential for nurses to lead healthcare change.•Sustained 13-year program model grounded in AACN-AONE's eight guiding principles•Prepares nurses of the future to be change agents and evidence-based practitioners•Creates opportunities for nurses to achieve educational and career advancements
ISSN:8755-7223
1532-8481
DOI:10.1016/j.profnurs.2019.01.003