Dispelling Magnet® Myths
ABSTRACT: Organizations on the journey to Magnet® excellence have questions. In many cases, those questions are based on myth, not fact. In this month's Magnet Perspectives, we break down the most commonly asked questions, dispel the myths, and explore the resources available to help organizations get the answers they need to achieve Magnet® recognition. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - January 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Magnet® Perspectives Source Type: research

Organizational Impact on Healthcare Workers' Moral Injury During COVID-19: A Mixed-Methods Analysis
CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest healthcare workers feel trust was breached by their organizations' leaders during COVID-19. Further study is needed to understand intersections between organizational factors and moral injury to enhance trust within healthcare organizations. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 23, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

The Role of Participation in and Effectiveness of Shared Governance Councils in the Nurses' Perception of a Professional Practice Work Environment
OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were to identify the differences in nurses' perceptions of their professional practice work environment (PPWE) related to their participation in shared governance (SG) councils and to examine the perception of effectiveness of SG councils among nurses who participate in them. BACKGROUND Research suggests that adopting SG in nursing can lead to significant, positive outcomes, such as patient and nurse satisfaction and enhanced nurse empowerment, engagement, and a PPWE. METHODS The study used a cross-sectional design in a Magnet®-designated urban Jordanian cancer care hosp...
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 23, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

A Survey of Interim Nurse Managers to Understand the Role and the Impact on Nurse and Patient Outcomes
CONCLUSION Interim managers desire permanent leadership opportunities providing a pool for replacing exiting nurse managers. Support is needed to be successful. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 23, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Surgical Patient Compliance With Healthcare Facility–Provided In-home Opioid Disposal Products: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSIONS The provision of an in-home opioid disposal product by a healthcare facility is likely to increase the disposal of unused opioid medications in the postoperative surgical patient population. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 23, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Establishment of Nurse Manager Leadership Competencies to Support Clinicians in Evidence-Based Practice
CONCLUSION A valid set of 22 NM leadership competencies with evidence of reliability that successfully support clinicians to engage in EBP in clinical settings was established. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 23, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Building the Science to Guide Nursing Administration and Leadership Decision Making
CONCLUSIONS These findings provide future directions for continuously driving NALS research and for building and leveraging leadership science to support nursing administration decision making. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 23, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Forever Changed: RNs Speak of their COVID-19 Experiences through a System-Wide Nursing Web Site
This article discusses the identified themes with recommendations for nursing leaders to support staff during the pandemic and future unexpected emergency situations. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 23, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Fellow Designations of Interest to Nurse Leaders
Achieving fellow designation is commonly a career goal for nurse leaders. The path to achievement can be confusing, and once a goal is set, choosing the right designation is important. This column outlines the background of fellow designation, clarifies differences between fellow designation and other career advancement options, and presents ideas for consideration by nurse leaders as they pursue career advancement through fellow designation. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 23, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Spotlight on Leadership Source Type: research

Beyond the Pandemic: Top 10 Priorities for Health System Advanced Practice Leadership
This month's column highlights health system priorities for advanced practice leaders and advanced practice infrastructure and support. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 23, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Spotlight on APRN Outcomes and Leadership Source Type: research

The Professional Nurse: Four Decades of Immense Change
As one of the world's oldest occupations, nursing has seen, inspired, and innovated a host of changes. The evolution has been especially evident for the last 39 years. Since the 1980s, a growing focus on autonomy, research, and evidence-based practice has transformed nursing from a job to a profession. Concepts such as shared governance, interprofessional collaboration, and frontline engagement have transformed nurses from doctors' assistants to empowered and independent clinicians directly impacting patient outcomes and the healthcare environment. As the 30th anniversary of the American Nurses Credentialing Center comes t...
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 23, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Magnet® Perspectives Source Type: research

Confronting the Workforce Tsunami: Nonnegotiable Tactics to Reverse the Exodus of RNs
The sobering facts are clear: hospitals and health systems are facing a severe nursing shortage, with safe inpatient staffing approaching near-crisis levels. Safely staffing inpatient care is challenging. Stopping the exodus of nurses from acute care must be prioritized by the entire C-suite, with the chief nurse executive at the center of all decisions. Beyond aggressive retention strategies, different in-kind solutions to address the practice environment are nonnegotiable and help address nursing concerns about continued hospital employment. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 23, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Spotlight on Workplace Engagement Source Type: research

Editorial Thank You
No abstract available (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments: Editorial Thank You Source Type: research

Perceptions of Live Streaming Compared With an In-Person Nursing Conference: A Quality Improvement Project
CONCLUSIONS Despite challenges, live streaming conferences may be satisfying and preferable for nurses. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research

The Utility of the Modified Dionne's Egress Test as a Predictor of Falls in Adult Medical and Surgical Patients
CONCLUSION Egress is a better predictor of falls than MFS when benzodiazepines and LOS are controlled in the model. (Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration)
Source: JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration - December 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research