Holistic nursing practice
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Holistic nursing practice · Oct 2001
Peer-based professional development viewed through the lens of transformative learning.
The goal of professional development is improved practice through change-changes in ways of doing or thinking about one's work. Traditional approaches, including group instruction and individualized coaching, emphasize the unidirectional flow of information from expert to novice. ⋯ Findings are discussed relative to selected theories, specifically transformative learning. Recommendations are offered on using peer-based approaches for professional development and transformation.