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[Contributions for nurse management knowledge on management for competence].
Rosa Maria Ruthes1, Isabel Cristina Kowal Olm Cunha
1Institute Social, Educativo e Beneficente Novo Signo, São Paulo, Brasil. irmnovosigno@uol.com.br
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|May 10, 2008
Summary
Management for Competence offers valuable insights for nursing management, though its adoption is limited due to specialized knowledge requirements. Nurses must prepare for organizational changes and enhance their skills in hospital management.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Management
- Organizational Behavior
Context:
- Healthcare organizations face evolving management paradigms.
- Nursing management requires specialized knowledge and continuous learning.
Purpose:
- To provide a theoretical revision of Management for Competence.
- To explore its contributions to nursing management.
- To analyze the evolution and application of competencies in nursing.
Summary:
- A literature review of MEDLINE and LILACS (1999-2008) identified key themes: competency evolution, essential/individual competencies, and Management for Competence in Nursing.
- Health organizations have been slow to adopt Management for Competence due to its complexity and need for specific training.
- The study highlights the necessity for nurses to adapt to organizational changes and acquire hospital management skills.
Impact:
- Emphasizes the potential of Management for Competence as a tool for optimizing nursing human resources.
- Underscores the need for proactive professional development among nurses in management roles.
- Suggests a pathway for enhancing nursing management practices through competency-based approaches.
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