Abstract
By this article we intend to share the knowledge and experience Fredericia Hospital has gained from working with a nursing strategy. During recent years an increasing need for creating a quality culture of nursing arose internationally and nationally. Fredericia Hospital did not always find coherency in the development of nursing, which often caused frustration among staff. Therefore it was decided to develop a nursing strategy. Development of the strategy was based on a qualitative method. Data were collected from focus interviews, and informants were selected and grouped according to P. Benner's competency development theory. The steering group worked with SWOT analyses on which the final development and implementation of the strategy is based.
The strategy was elaborated with formulation of visions, goals and action plans that have now been implemented. The article includes a number of recommendations that might be applied for similar projects. The strategy was evaluated during the progress of the project, and all evaluated data fully satisfy the intended goals.
Elaboration and implementation of a nursing strategy can systematize the development of nursing. It has been a most positive experience for all persons involved.