Leadership Excellence in Advanced Practice (LEAP!):
Implementing a Group Mentoring Program for Advanced Practice Professionals
Janet Myers, DNP, APRN, FNP/GNP-BC, ADM-BC, CDE, NE-BC, CLNC; Roxelyn Baumgartner, MS, RN, ANP-BC; and Ty Williams, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC
Background
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Evaluation
Methodology
LEAP! is a leadership-focused
group mentoring program for
Advanced Practice Professionals
(APPs) based on a 2010 needs
assessment and one-year pilot
program.
The purpose of LEAP! is to develop
effective APP leaders.
2011 - 2013
Jan 2014
Pilot
&
Data
Analysis
Feb 2014
Program
Approval
100% of participants (n=32) agreed LEAP!:
LEAP! Timeline
LEAP! 1
Aug 2014
Feb 2015
Jan 2015
Aug 2015
Project
Presentations
Conceptual Framework
Feb 2016
LEAP!
Alumni
Network
Launch
Mentor
Development
LEAP! 2
Jan 2016
Project
Presentations
LEAP! 3
Project
Presentations
LEAP! 4
Project
Presentations
Core Program Components:
Empowerment
12
2010 Needs Assessment:
Gaps in Competencies
2.7
Leadership
2.6
Support of Systems
Comprehensive Care
2.6
Research
Education
4.1
1
42% Response rate (n=168)
2
3.7
3.4
3
Self-Evaluation
Novice (1) to
Expert (5)
4.1
Usefulness
4.1
Strongly Disagree (1) to
Strongly Agree (5)
4.2
4.0
4
5
• Mentor development and integration
• Group mentoring format: 8 Meetings Over 4
Months
• Integration of Consultants and Content Experts
• Data-Driven program refinement and
sustainability
Group Mentoring Program Timeline
PreProgram
Mentor
Orientation
Meet &
Greet
Evaluation:
Baseline
Month
1
Impact of
Leadership
PDSA &
Quality
Improvement
Month
2
Strength
Finders 2.0
Emotional
Intelligence
Month
3
Building
Multidisciplinary
Teams
Leadership
Tools: I
Online Discussions
Individual Project Mentoring
Month
4
6-Months
Post
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Improved leadership skills.
Enhanced self-awareness.
Improved ability to identify problems, develop and evaluate interventions.
Improved ability to collaborate.
Enhanced awareness of the roles and contributions of APPs.
Fostered a nurturing environment.
Expanded their professional networks.
The Strong Model is applicable to practice.
Strengths Finder 2.0 was useful.
97% of participants (n=32) agreed:
• LEAP! was a valuable experience.
• Would recommend participation to
colleagues.
93% of participants (n=32) agreed:
• Emotional Intelligence evaluation was
useful.
• Freeform facilitated networking and was
an effective platform for group
discussion.
PDSA Project Examples
“Subjective & Objective Measurement of Neonatal NP Workload”
“Development of a Shared Governance program for CRNAs”
“Implementation of a Standard Operating Model: Decreased Post-Operative
Complications, LOS and Readmissions for Bariatric Surgery Patients”
Implications
Leadership
Tools: II
Project
Updates
Evaluation:
Program
Completion
Complete
Final
Project
Presentations
Evaluation:
6-Months
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Heighten recognition of APP value
Contribute to improved outcomes
Expand cohort of diverse, experienced APP mentors
Facilitate succession planning
Support achievement of professional goals
Foster APP and organizational culture change
Contribute to the mission of VUMC