AACN Synergy Model's characteristics of patients: psychometric analyses in a tertiary care health system.

Background: Models for delivery of patient care that recognize the relationship between the characteristics of the patient and the competencies of the nurse are essential for high-quality outcomes.

Objectives: (1) To test application of a case report form used to assess patients' characteristics as defined by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Synergy Model for Patient Care in a general population of pediatric and adult patients and (2) to evaluate the internal consistency reliability and construct validity of the patient characteristics measure found on the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Web site.

Methods: A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted in 2 phases.

Synergy: a framework for leadership development and transformation.

The Synergy Model has been adopted as an organizing framework for nursing practice, education, and leadership at Clarian Health Partners, Inc. of Indiana. This article describes the evolution of educational programs at Clarian, in concert with the implementation of the Synergy Model.