O'Rourke Institute for Advancing Professional Practice - OIAPP

UCLA Health and the UCLA School of Nursing showcased science-based discoveries, best practices, and policy development last May 22, 2024 at the 20th UCLA conference.

This year’s theme was “Celebrating 20 Years of Evidence-Based Practice, Research, and Innovation”

The conference highlighted Dr Maria O'Rourke PhD RN FAAN as one of the keynote speakers. She emphasized the connection between nursing theory, research, and practice, as well as a reminder of the role nurses play in uplifting the profession.

https://nursing.ucla.edu/news/hundreds-attend-the-20th-annual-ucla-nursing-science

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We look forward for Dr Maria O'Rourke at the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc.
July 19, 2024

45th PNAA National Convention
Long Beach, CA
July 17 - 21, 2024
Register: https://mypnaa.org/page-18463
Early Bird registration ends May 31.

Maria W. O’Rourke, PhD, RN, FAAN
President & CEO
Maria W. O’Rourke & Associates LLC
Professional Role Identity Formation in Nursing: Paving the Way for Our Journey to Professional Practice Excellence and Interprofessional Collaboration

Speaker's Profile:
Dr. O’Rourke is CEO/ President of Maria W. O’Rourke & Associates, LLC, a consultancy focusing on professional role clarity, theory-driven practice, and building professional practice models to ensure practice excellence, and is also co-founder of the O’Rourke Institute for Advancing Professional Practice.

Renowned for her pioneering work on professional role clarity, her effort began in 1965 when defining the work of nursing as a profession and clarifying the RN's role as a key decision-maker on the interdisciplinary team was critical. Maria brought this revised role and image to the legislative arena and was instrumental in rewriting the 1974 California Nursing Practice Act. She published the first paper on its implementation, which guides the profession, regionally and nationally, in the appropriate use of the professional RN.

Over five decades, her work on professional role identity formation theory has culminated in a theoretically grounded practice model called Role Driven Practice™ that serves as a foundation for professional role clarity and role competence, aligning appropriate role relationships among professional, technical, and assistive roles, improving practice outcomes and Magnet Professional Practice Models.

Dr. O’Rourke has held numerous leadership positions in clinical, education, and management and has garnered several honors and awards, including the 1984 Distinguished Alumni Award from Boston University and UCSF in 2010 and the ANA-C Ray Cox Award for advancement of the nursing profession in 2018.

A special gift from Maria O'Rourke PhD RN FAAN to all - "Sing Your Song" of Professionalism in through her pioneering work about Professional Role Clarity and Professional Role Identity Formation in .

It is about honoring the past, living in the present with courage, and seeing a future full of optimism and hope.

This is only the beginning, a short snippet of "Sing Your Song".

https://youtu.be/KiznTzbEn1U

Director & Executive Producer: Samantha Girard

Editor: Chris Gren

Director of Photography: Max Miles

Camera Operators: Max Miles & Jay Bolusan

Production Company: Alda Productions LLC

Website: www.aldaproductions.com

Email: [email protected]

Happy nurses' month and Happy hospital week! Thank you for making a difference!

Sing Your Song - Part 1 To celebrate nurses like you making a difference this Nurse's Month, I would like to gift you with a glimpse of a beautiful story of how and why I started "S...

Today we celebrate the birthday of Dr Maria O'Rourke PhD RN FAAN, renowned for her pioneering, seminal work on clarity.

Her work defining as a professional practice discipline impacted the legislative area where she was instrumental in rewriting the California Nurse Practice Act in 1974.

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Thank you for your contributions to the of !!!

Nurses’ week is a time for reflection on the past and the present as we think ahead to the future.
To be true to our professional work we must learn to “Sing the Song of Nursing” through the lens of Professional Role Clarity.

Professional nursing is powerful and beautiful. Sing the song clearly and consistently and with pride!

Dr Maria O'Rourke PhD RN FAAN





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Happy to all the nurses who have advocated for practice.

Your powerful leadership advanced the work of nursing through your articulation of professional role clarity in nursing across all venues…

There is a reason the word “professional” is in front of the word “nurse” … it represents the

“Power and Beauty of Nursing.”
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Celebrating - today and everyday!
Time to reflect on all the wonderful and in our community
Thank you Dr Maria O'Rourke, PhD RN FAAN for leading the way
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Dr. Maria O'Rourke PhD RN FAAN and Leah Korkis, MSN, RN, AGCNS, NPD-BC took center stage at the The Research Gate Int. Corporation
TRG Nursing Leadership Conference in Los Angeles to shed light on the profound impact of .

Leah delved into the essence of professional nursing, emphasizing that it's not merely about but about the autonomous decision-making process that guides every nursing action, from medication administration to advocacy. She highlighted how nursing theories serve as a guiding compass, shaping evidence-based practice and defining the attitudes, beliefs, and values behind nursing decisions.

Dr. O’Rourke, renowned for her pivotal work in revising the California Nursing Practice Act in 1974, shared insights into her Role-Driven Practice™ and Professional-Role Formation Theory. Her presentation energized the audience, showcasing how Role-Driven Practice shapes professional identity, improves performance outcomes, and fosters collaboration among healthcare teams. The widespread adoption of RDP in hospitals nationwide has boosted nursing staff satisfaction and enhanced interdisciplinary communication. As a consultant and Co-Founder of the O'Rourke Institute for Advancing Professional Practice (OIAPP), Dr. O'Rourke continues to inspire nurses in practice and academia with her dedication to role-driven accountability and fulfillment, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.

This journey toward nursing excellence reminds us that nursing is a profound calling to heal with both heart and mind. Grateful for the enriching discussions and learning opportunities at the conference.

We are deeply grateful for your profound statement regarding the unwavering commitment and excellence demonstrated by Filipino nurses. Moreover, your mentorship has paved the way for a new era of powerful Filipino nurse leadership, exemplified by Janette Moreno's appointment as Executive Director of the O'Rourke Institute for Advancing Professional Practice (OIAPP).



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Wonderful day with Dr. Maria O'Rourke PhD RN FAAN and Cedars-Sinai Shared Leadership Council day

Great discussion points on
💡professional practice
💡professional role clarity
💡advocacy and finding your voice
💡nurses as leaders and decision makers
💡nurses obligation to transfer knowledge and engage in peer-to-peer exchange
💡nurses using best evidence-driven practice
💡nurses as practitioner “doing no harm” as a clinician, educator, manager, researcher

Lots of opportunities to continue the conversation on advancing the nursing profession and leading in

O'Rourke Institute for Advancing Professional Practice - OIAPP

Dr Maria O'Rourke is thrilled to have the opportunity to present on the crucial role of in healthcare and provide clarity on the significance and remarkable impact that we as nurses have on both the health care system and the public we serve.