<![CDATA[Infection Prevention Control Nurses (IPCN) are a vital component in preventing the impact of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs), advocating and implementing infection control practices. Conditions in service, IPCN's large and risky role has not been balanced with rewards in its career which must be developed in accordance with increased competence. The purpose of this article is to explain the concept of IPCN career development in hospitals. The method used is the Walker and Avant concept approach. To advance knowledge, concept analysis will help refine and clarify IPCN career development. Walker and Avant's framework is used to clarify the current understanding and use of IPCN career development in practice and research across a variety of disciplines. Important attributes of this concept include IPCN competency, professionalism, career advancement ladder, improving performance quality and productivity, a structured career framework, as well as coaching and evaluation based on performance assessments to gain appreciation and self-actualization. The conclusion of this analysis concept is to increase nurses' knowledge about IPCN career development in hospitals to provide recognition and appreciation for the performance that has been carried out towards patient and staff safety through infection prevention and control in hospitals. Keywords: career development, IPCN, infection prevention and control.]]>
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