A Performance-Based Development System

Use of the Performance Base Development System was initiated and scheduling flexibility was introduced as a "Med-Plus" program and over 30 nurses have had acceptable assessments and became valuable members of the staff.

Abstract

Team efforts by nurse educators and nurse administrators resulted in modification of the orientation process to better accommodate part-time nurses. Use of the Performance Base Development System (PBDS) was initiated and scheduling flexibility was introduced as a "Med-Plus" program. Over 30 nurses have had acceptable assessments and became valuable members of the staff. Not all problems involving part-time nurses have been solved, but those related to documentation of performance ability have been addressed effectively.