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Reflective inquiry framework for nurse administrators.

N J Schmieding¹

¹University of Rhode Island, College of Nursing, Kingston 02881, USA.

Journal of Advanced Nursing

|September 28, 1999

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Nurse administrators can improve problem-solving by using reflective inquiry, a method grounded in pragmatic philosophy. This approach uses empirical observations and iterative thinking for effective and efficient administrative practice.

Area of Science:

Nursing Administration
Healthcare Management
Organizational Psychology

Background:

Problematic situations are frequent in nurse administration.
Effective problem-solving is crucial for efficient healthcare management.
Current approaches may lack a structured, empirical basis.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the relevance of reflective inquiry for nurse administrators.
To provide a framework for applying reflective inquiry in administrative practice.
To highlight the benefits of reflective inquiry over non-empirical methods.

Main Methods:

Utilized John Dewey's elements of reflective inquiry as an analytical framework.
Examined the process of using empirical observations and iterative thought.

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Analyzed the limitations of non-empirical inquiry in administrative contexts.

Main Results:

Reflective inquiry aligns with pragmatic philosophy, avoiding a priori conclusions.
The method emphasizes a serial, back-and-forth process of observation and thought.
Non-empirical inquiry can lead to problematic outcomes in practice.

Conclusions:

Reflective inquiry offers a structured approach to identifying and solving administrative problems.
This method enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of nurse administrators.
Adopting reflective inquiry promotes directed, rather than haphazard, practice.