Meaning in Life and Self ‐Esteem Help Hospice Nurses Withstand Prolonged Exposure to Death
ConclusionThe presence of meaning in life promotes self ‐esteem, which then buffers against negative outcomes.Implication for Nursing ManagementAlthough managers cannot directly instill meaning in life in hospice nurses, they may be able to help nurses find or maintain meaning by promoting policies that allow them to participate in meaningful personal, cultural, or religious activities. Additionally, managers of hospice nurses could connect them with resources (e.g., mentors, counselors, or chaplains) to cope with the existential demands of providing end ‐of‐life care.This article is protected by copyright. All right...
Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 27, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Michael D. Barnett, Jenna M. Moore, Caitlin J. Garza Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Association between 12 ‐hr shifts and nursing resource use in an acute hospital: Longitudinal study
ConclusionsWe did not find reductions in total care hours and costs associated with the use of ≥12‐hr shifts. The reason why mixed shift patterns are associated with increased cost needs further exploration.Implications for Nursing ManagementIncreases in resource use could result in additional costs or loss of productivity for hospitals. Implementation of long shifts should be questioned. (Source: Journal of Nursing Management)
Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 21, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Peter Griffiths, Chiara Dall'Ora, Nicky Sinden, Jeremy Jones Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Organisational learning in hospitals: A concept analysis
ConclusionsThis concept analysis provides a clear definition of organisational learning and a description of its defining attributes, antecedents, empirical referents and consequences.Implications for Nursing ManagementNurse managers and leaders can improve patient and organisational outcomes by creating an environment conducive to translating experiences into organisational learning. Further research is needed to continue advancing the science of organisational learning in hospitals. (Source: Journal of Nursing Management)
Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 19, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Bret Lyman, Emily L. Hammond, Jenna R. Cox Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Correlation between nursing managers ’ leadership styles and nurses' job stress and anticipated turnover
ConclusionThe transformational and transactional leadership styles can reduce nurse's job stress and intention to leave, so nurse leaders can use combination of transformational and transactional leadership for improving job satisfaction and quality of nursing services.Implications for Nursing ManagementLeaders should emphasize a clear expression of values, objectives, and mission of the organisation; and try to raise confidence in employees, respecting and caring for them, supporting their views and suggestions, and being optimistic about the future. (Source: Journal of Nursing Management)
Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 19, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Amir Hossain Pishgooie, Foroozan Atashzadeh ‐Shoorideh, Anna Falcó‐Pegueroles, Zahra Lotfi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Linking Relational Coordination to Nurses ’ Job Satisfaction, Affective Commitment, and Turnover Intention in Saudi Arabia
ConclusionHigh levels of relational coordination can give rise to various outcomes of relevance to nurses, allied health professionals, and patients.Implications for Nursing ManagementRe ‐configured job designs to build and cultivate links between nurses and other clinical disciplines will be necessary to enhance job satisfaction and commitment levels and to reduce turnover intention.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Journal of Nursing Management)
Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 18, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Rawaih Falatah, Edel Conway Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Nurse leaders ’ strategies to foster nurse resilience
ConclusionsFostering nurse resilience is an ongoing effort. Nurse leaders are instrumental in building a resilient nursing workforce. The strategies identified to foster nurse resilience will not only impact the nursing staff but also improve patients ’ outcomes.Implications for nursing managementThe strategies presented are  simple and can be easily implemented in any settings. Nurse leaders have an obligation to model and enable evidence‐based strategies to promote nurses’ resilience.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Journal of Nursing Management)
Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 18, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Holly Wei, Paige Roberts, Jeff Strickler, Robin Webb Corbett Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Roles and activities of community nurses in China: A descriptive study
ConclusionAlthough community nurses cover nearly all areas of service that the national government requires, some roles and their associated activities are neglected. The quantity and quality of community nurses may be hindering their ability to fulfill all roles and activities envisioned by the national government.Implications for Nursing ManagementFurther training should be provided to increase the ability of community nurses to perform frequent functions as well as activities that are currently neglected. (Source: Journal of Nursing Management)
Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 15, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Weiguang Ma, Xiandong Meng, Yi Wei, Jiping Li Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Issue Information
Journal of Nursing Management, Volume 26, Issue 8, Page i-iv, November 2018. (Source: Journal of Nursing Management)
Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 14, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

Educating our future generation —The role of nurse managers in encouraging civility
Journal of Nursing Management, Volume 26, Issue 8, Page 899-901, November 2018. (Source: Journal of Nursing Management)
Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 14, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Annamaria Bagnasco, Giuseppe Aleo, Fiona Timmins, Gianluca Catania, Milko Zanini, Loredana Sasso Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Surveillance, anticipation and firefighting in hospital: Perspectives of patient safety from a New Zealand case study
Conclusion and implications for nursing managementIt is important that nurse managers hold a more refined understanding about safety. Organisations are more likely to support safe patient care if cultural complexity is accounted for. Recognising how different occupational groups perceive and respond to safety, rather than attempting to reinforce a uniform set of safety actions and responsibilities, is likely to bring together a shared understanding of safety, build trust and nurture safety culture.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Journal of Nursing Management)
Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 14, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jo Wailling, Brian Robinson, Maureen Coombs Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Violence towards Emergency Nurses. The 2016 Italian National Survey: a cross ‐sectional study
ConclusionThe following factors can have a positive effect on this problem: Providing specific training for the youngest nurses, creating a strong alliance between users and health personnel to restore a relationship of trust between the parties and investing in physical barriers and adopting appropriate architectural measures.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Journal of Nursing Management)
Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 14, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Nicola Ramacciati, Alessio Gili, Andrea Mezzetti, Andrea Ceccagnoli, Beniamino Addey, Laura Rasero Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

To command is to serve: Senior leadership and policy ‐making predict hospital ward functioning in emergency
ConclusionClarity of directives and executive management and leadership in emergency were positively associated with ward functioning and coping with emergency.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Journal of Nursing Management)
Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 14, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Yosi Blayer, Limor Shaiman, Hezi Levi, Ilya Kagan, Semyon Melnikov Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Identifying the Constructs of Empowering Nurse Leader Communication Through an Instrument Development Process
ConclusionThe constructs that describe empowering Nurse Leader communication behaviors are based on theoretical tenets of empowering communication and leadership, as well as the perspectives of military nurses.Implications for Nursing ManagementNurse Managers can use the findings to implement innovative leadership assessments and training that focuses on Nurse Leader communication to enhance the nursing workplace environment.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Journal of Nursing Management)
Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 13, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Susan G. Hopkinson, Pedro Oblea, Cheryl Napier, Jessica Lasiowski, Lori L. Trego Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Nursing resources and major immobility complications among bedridden patients: a multicenter descriptive study in China
ConclusionsSufficient nurse staffing and higher professional titles of nurses might contribute to reducing the incidence of major immobility complications. Nurse experience was not related to the incidence of major immobility complications. However, the association between nurse education level and the incidence of major immobility complications requires further investigation.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Journal of Nursing Management)
Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 13, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jiaqian Li, Wu Xinjuan, Li Zhen, Zhou Xinmei, Cao Jing, Jia Zhaoxia, Wan Xia, Jiao Jing, Ge Liu, Liu Ying, Li Fangfang, Song Baoyun, Jingfen Jin, Liu Yilan, Wen Xianxiu, Shouzhen Cheng Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Nursing schools: dumbing down or reaching up?
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Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 13, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Philip Darbyshire, David R. Thompson, Roger Watson Tags: Editorial Source Type: research