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Longitudinal charge nurse leadership development and evaluation.
Mary Krugman1, Laura Heggem, Lisa Judd Kinney
1University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. Mary.Krugman@uch.edu
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|August 28, 2013
Summary
Leadership training for charge nurses improved their skills over time, even with program changes. Relief charge nurses achieved similar outcomes, demonstrating program effectiveness for all leadership roles.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Leadership
- Organizational Psychology
- Nursing Management
Background:
- Charge nurses are crucial for patient safety, quality care, and team performance.
- Understanding the long-term impact of leadership development on these roles is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the longitudinal outcomes of a leadership program for charge nurses from 1996 to 2012.
- To assess leadership development using action research and established leadership frameworks.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal data collection across 6 time periods (1996-2012).
- Utilized Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) and action research tools.
- Surveys were adapted to align with evolving leadership and work environment changes.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in charge nurse leadership LPI mean ratings were observed.
- Relief charge nurses attained comparable LPI outcomes by 2012, with no significant differences.
- Action research supported executive decision-making during organizational changes.
- Demographic trends indicated a shift towards younger charge nurses with less experience.
Conclusions:
- Charge nurse leadership demonstrated substantial gains despite institutional shifts and varied educational intervention delivery.
- The leadership program proved effective in enhancing charge nurse leadership capabilities over an extended period.
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