The Effect of Preventable Harm Simulation on Entry-Level Nurses' Clinical Judgment
Beginning nurses face challenges such as increased care complexities, an aging patient population, and the knowledge-to-practice gap, resulting in practice errors. The project used preventable harm simulation scenarios, using the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric to evaluate clinical judgment behaviors in pre- and postsimulation exercises and a 30-minute facilitator-led group discussion. Eight-two percent of the LCJR scores increased from the presimulation (mean 25.86; SD 3.93) to postsimulation (mean 30.59; SD 4.58). (Source: Nurse Leader)
Source: Nurse Leader - April 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Nicole Williams Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research
Systems Caring
This article provides an overview of 5 systems thinking principles and the rationale for how they complement the work of the leader. (Source: Nurse Leader)
Source: Nurse Leader - April 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Therese DeVries Narzikul, Melissa O ’Connor Tags: Featured article Source Type: research
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Source: Nurse Leader - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Source: Nurse Leader - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Representation Matters
A diverse health leadership team can enhance quality outcomes, help reduce social disparities, and even affect an organization ’s reputation. In 2020, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing reported minorities make up approximately 19% of the nursing workforce.1 Yet, according to a 2020 report by Berlin et al.,2 only 5% of health care C-suite positions are held by minority women. (Source: Nurse Leader)
Source: Nurse Leader - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary Ann Fuchs, Erik Martin, Stacey Chappell Tags: AONL Source Type: research
Kerri Hensler, DNP, MPA, BSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, Jeanette Livelo, DNP, MS/MBA, RN, NEA-BC, Derek Mayberry, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, and Michelle Williams, Ph.D., RN-BC
Kerri Hensler, DNP, MPA, BSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, is Director of Nursing for Perioperative Services at NewYork Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Morgan Stanley Children ’s Hospital in New York City, New York. (Source: Nurse Leader)
Source: Nurse Leader - March 29, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Lucy Leclerc Tags: Leader to Watch Source Type: research
Nurse Staffing Task Force
The purpose of this paper is to describe the process and outcomes of the Nurse Staffing Task Force. This work, which followed the Partners for Nurse Staffing Think Tank, was co-convened by professional organizations to address the staffing crisis in acute and critical care. The volunteer members of the Task Force represented diverse roles in health care and met over a 9- month period. Their work resulted in an open access publication that is an inclusive representation of their collective expertise. (Source: Nurse Leader)
Source: Nurse Leader - March 29, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Sarah A. Delgado, Katie Boston-Leary Tags: Featured article Source Type: research
Deb Zimmermann, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Bob Dent: What inspired your pursuit of a leadership role within American Organization for Nursing Leadership, and what specific objectives do you aim to accomplish during your term as president? (Source: Nurse Leader)
Source: Nurse Leader - February 21, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Bob Dent Tags: Leader to Watch Source Type: research
Leader to Watch Interview
Bob Dent: What Inspired Your Pursuit of a Leadership Role Within American Organization for Nursing Leadership, and What Specific Objectives Do You Aim to Accomplish During Your Term as President? (Source: Nurse Leader)
Source: Nurse Leader - February 21, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Bob Dent Tags: Leader to Watch Source Type: research
Fostering Excellence in Health Care
Nurses and nurse leaders comprise the largest segment of the health care workforce and take on significant responsibility as advocates for patients, families, and their teams. As gatekeepers for safe, quality patient care and healthy work environments for their teams, nurse leaders navigate complex and often chaotic situations that require ethical assessment, analysis, and decision-making. Nurse leaders equipped with ethical knowledge, skills, and behaviors lead with strengthened confidence and reduced moral distress. (Source: Nurse Leader)
Source: Nurse Leader - February 21, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Jason Lesandrini, Lucy Leclerc Tags: Featured article Source Type: research
Sharing Leadership Vulnerability
Nurse leaders confront many complex challenges during their day. The emotional well-being of the nurse leader may continue to erode when situations requiring ethical consideration present themselves. The cumulative effect of continued moral distress can create moral residue, linked to disequilibrium of physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Leaders sharing their stories is a powerful way to create meaning and connection while helping to alleviate emotional distress and improve mental well-being. (Source: Nurse Leader)
Source: Nurse Leader - February 20, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Todd E. Tussing, Angela Prestia, Jacalyn Buck, Dawn A. Giakas Source Type: research
The Relationship Between a Professional Nurse Advancement Program and Nurse Retention
This study sought to evaluate whether implementing a professional nurse advancement program correlates with a reduction in registered nurse turnover. Professional nurse advancement programs promote nurse professional development and engagement. Literature suggests a connection between engagement and retention. A retrospective cross-sectional cohort study was conducted using the organization ’s human resources registered nurse employee data from 2022 and 2023. A statistically significant reduction in nurse turnover was found post-implementation compared to pre-implementation. (Source: Nurse Leader)
Source: Nurse Leader - February 17, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Melissa Laitsch, Terra Merwin, Keila Torres, Jeffrey Coto, Jake McGuire, Roseanna Bell Source Type: research
The Human Cost of Attrition
There is a knowledge gap concerning preceptor experiences, feelings, and attitudes following departure of recently trained staff. Employee resignations and insufficient academic admissions to backfill current vacancies reinforce the critical need to support preceptors responsible for staff on-boarding. This paper presents a study on a qualitative approach to explore preceptor feelings, attitudes, and experiences following voluntary departure of recently trained staff. Themes included preceptor role commitment, feelings of inadequacy and emotional distress, the need to find closure following staff departures, variances in i...
Source: Nurse Leader - February 14, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Beth Gamble Source Type: research
A Music Therapy Pilot Program for Health Care Worker Resiliency in an Acute Hospital Setting
Given the COVID-19 pandemic stress burden, 325 health care workers from a university hospital participated in music therapy interventions as support for resilience. Treatment goals focused on self-regulation, reflection for trauma processing, teamwork, and strategy building. Approaches for staff engagement included both scheduled gatherings and flexible interventions as staff were available on the units. Feasibility and accessibility were measured through attendance records and a feedback survey. (Source: Nurse Leader)
Source: Nurse Leader - February 9, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Janice W. Stouffer, Christina A. Myers, Tara Kelly Source Type: research
Interview With Michelle C. Stemley, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Michelle C. Stemley, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, is chief nursing officer at The Woman ’s Hospital of Texas, HCA Houston Healthcare, in Houston, Texas. (Source: Nurse Leader)
Source: Nurse Leader - February 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Roxane Spitzer Tags: What ’s on YOUR Desk? Source Type: research
