Abstract
PURPOSE.To understand the process of Regional Group formation and gain insight into the benefits of belonging to such a group.
DATA SOURCES.HPNA organizational materials; professional nursing literature on leadership, networking, and mentoring; anecdotal commentary from the HPNA Regional Group in Fort Worth, TX.
CONCLUSIONS.HPNA Regional Groups offer an ideal place to cultivate facets of personal and professional growth to better accomplish the work of the specialty of hospice and palliative nursing.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE.Participation in a HPNA Regional Group is a resource for the hospice and palliative nurse who values personal growth and new knowledge and insights related to the specialty.
Search terms:Education, leadership, mentoring, networking, professionalism, regional groups