Strengthening the nursing and midwifery unit manager role: an interim programme evaluation
Elizabeth Clarke1, Donna Diers, Judith Kunisch
1Emergency and ICU, Mount St Joseph Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Journal of Nursing Management
|January 11, 2012
Summary
The "take the lead" programme enhanced leadership skills for nursing and midwifery unit managers. Participants reported increased empowerment and confidence, suggesting the programme
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Healthcare Management
- Professional Development
Background:
- Strong nurse leaders are crucial for hospital quality.
- The NSW Nursing and Midwifery Office developed the 'take the lead' programme to enhance nurse leadership.
- Professional development modules were a key component of the 'take the lead' programme.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the professional development components of the NSW Health 'take the lead' programme.
- To assess the impact of the 'take the lead' programme on nursing/midwifery unit managers' skills.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 participants.
- Interviews explored perceptions and suggestions for programme improvement.
- Qualitative analysis was performed on transcribed interviews.
Main Results:
- Participants reported feeling more empowered, knowledgeable, and supported after attending workshops.
- The 'take the lead' programme workshops positively impacted participants' confidence and skills.
Conclusions:
- The 'take the lead' programme shows potential for enhancing nurse leader skills.
- Leadership programmes can improve nursing unit manager performance and confidence.
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