An Examination of Work Characteristics, Fatigue, and Recovery Among Acute Care Nurses
CONCLUSIONS Fatigue threatens safety and the quality of patient care. Leaders should ensure that nurses take duty-free breaks and schedule adequate time off to recover between worked shifts. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - January 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Hospital Nurses’ Willingness to Respond in a Disaster
CONCLUSIONS Providing well-organized disaster preparedness and response training programs would enhance nurses' level of knowledge about disasters. In addition, training could improve nurses' self-efficacy and disaster management competency, which should enhance willingness to respond in a disaster. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - January 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

The Scope of Hospital-Based Simulation
CONCLUSIONS Organizations have a substantial opportunity to increase the scope of simulation beyond education to include systems integration, clinical systems testing, and other translational simulation activities. This targeted focus on patient safety and quality will allow hospitals to improve financial performance and maximize scarce resources. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - January 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Reinventing the Delivery of Care in a New Women and Children's Center Using an Integrated Lean Model
This article describes one heath system's creation of a new women's health hospital using an innovative model integrating patient care delivery, Lean building design, and Lean integrated project methodology. The article describes a 5-year journey detailing the innovative process that guided the planning and implementation of the new care delivery model, as well as employee and leader roles, employee behavior and engagement, and key insights and lessons learned that will benefit nurse leaders. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - January 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Nurse Leaders' Experiences and Learnings Navigating Through the Chaos of a Pandemic
This article explores the experiences and learnings of 2 ambulatory care nurse leaders on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic using the theory “navigating through chaos” as a framework. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - January 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Spotlight on Leadership Source Type: research

Satisfaction and Technology Acceptance of Staff Regarding Use of Continuous Video Monitoring in Comparison With Sitters
CONCLUSIONS Understanding staff satisfaction and technology acceptance is imperative for nurse leaders and administration when implementing new technologies. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - January 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Spotlight on Clinical Care Source Type: research

Elevating the Contribution of the Clinical Nurse: An Interview With Jeffrey Doucette
No abstract available (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - January 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Inspiration Point Source Type: research

A Framework for Nursing Excellence
As the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) marks its 30th anniversary in 2021, the world's largest and most prestigious nurse credentialing organization has unveiled a new Credentialing Framework for Nursing Excellence. In this month's “Magnet Perspectives,” the directors of the ANCC's 6 credentialing programs introduce a new conceptual framework, outline the key concepts for exceptional nursing practice, and describe how ANCC's programs interconnect to invoke a powerful model that healthcare organizations can use to develop and sustain nursing excellence. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - January 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Magnet® Perspectives Source Type: research

Inconsistency in Faculty and Student Perceptions of DNP and PhD Leader Scholarly Activity
CONCLUSIONS Confusion exists within our faculty and students around differentiating PhD and DNP scholarly activities. Data supported need to clarify scholarly role boundaries through intraprofessional education. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 22, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Four Years Later: Examining Nurse Perceptions of Electronic Documentation Over Time
CONCLUSIONS Use of EHR technology impacts nursing work. It is important to understand how nurses' perceptions change over time. This study gives nursing leaders insight into adoption and acceptance of an EHR. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 22, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Joy and Meaning in Nurse Manager Practice: A Narrative Analysis
This study aimed to learn how nurse managers described joy and meaning in their practice. Results included 5 themes: to mentor and be mentored, to focus on the patient, to create and cultivate environments, to be optimistic, and to be empowered by leaders. The themes are described and illustrated with participant quotes. Specific implications for organizations and leaders are discussed. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 22, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Development of a Mobile Hospital for Disaster Relief
Mobile supplemental hospitals were an important asset to community response in preparing for the recent pandemic. MED-1 is a Mobile Emergency Department that has adapted and evolved to the changing needs of communities in times of disaster and nondisaster. An overview of the asset (MED-1), the operations, and use is provided to demonstrate how mobile supplemental hospitals can effectively meet a range of healthcare needs. Innovative utilization of MED-1 has secured its future as an effective resource averaging 100 days of deployment per year. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 22, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

An Exploration of Characteristics and Behavioral Traits of DAISY Honorees and Nominees: A Qualitative Study
CONCLUSIONS The essence of caring was noted continuously in both nomination and honoree data. Further research aimed at discovering the characteristics and behaviors of DAISY honorees is recommended as examination of these factors may provide a deeper understanding of this exemplary group of nurses. Insights could be incorporated into training and practice programs aimed at increasing patient and nursing satisfaction. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 22, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Evaluation of a Bed Reaggregation Initiative at an Urban Academic Medical Center
CONCLUSION Further consideration is needed for improving hospital bypass, ED boarding times, and RN engagement. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 22, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Exploring the Association Between Organizational Safety Climate, Failure to Rescue, and Mortality in Inpatient Surgical Units
CONCLUSIONS Nurse leaders should remain vigilant in building work teams with strong hospital safety climates. More research is needed to explore the relationship between OSC and patient outcomes. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 22, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research