Journal for nurses in staff development : JNSD : official journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization
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Biography Historical Article
A history of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization.
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Translation of research to practice remains a challenge. The educator, as a role model and change agent, is strategically placed to facilitate staff development and organizational change, thereby helping to close the gap from research to practice. ⋯ Educators from Magnet hospitals and educators with advanced degrees perceived the organization as less of a barrier. Strategies to facilitate and implement change are discussed.