Professional Development Certificate Program

Previously, the nurse serving in the role as facility educator was referred to as a staff development coordinator or staff development professional. As the role and duties have evolved, the current term to describe this professional is the nurse development practitioner (NDP). It is important to understand just what the NDP does in healthcare, and why the role is so very important. As a NPD, researching, planning, and organizing the mandated training programs will be your responsibility.