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Evaluation of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Wrist Wearables to Estimate Stress on Students

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Carole A Kenner¹, Jana L Pressler

¹Author Affiliations: Former Dean, Professor (Dr Kenner), School of Nursing, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts; Assistant Dean (Dr Pressler), College of Nursing, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

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New nursing deans often lack preparation for workplace stress. This article offers practical survival tips for leadership challenges like bullying and time management.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Leadership
Healthcare Management
Academic Administration

Background:

Many newly appointed nursing deans, assistant deans, and interim deans possess insufficient formal education, experience, or background to effectively manage workplace stress.
This lack of preparedness can impede their ability to navigate the complexities of academic and administrative leadership roles.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide practical survival strategies and insights for new and aspiring nursing deans.
To address common workplace challenges faced by nursing leaders, including stress, bullying, and workload management.

Main Methods:

The authors draw upon their personal experiences and professional insights to develop actionable advice.
The content is presented as a departmental contribution, encouraging reader engagement and discussion.

Main Results:

The article identifies key areas of difficulty for new nursing deans, such as time management, dealing with workplace bullying, and negotiating deadlines.
It offers practical 'survival tips' to help leaders cope with these common issues.

Conclusions:

New nursing deans require targeted support and practical guidance to successfully transition into their roles.
Proactive strategies for managing workplace stress and interpersonal challenges are crucial for effective nursing leadership.