University management nurse: a grounded theory

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Higher Education Management
• Qualitative Research

Background:

• University management by nurse managers is integral to nursing education.
• Understanding this role is key to enhancing training quality.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the meaning of university management as performed by nurse managers in a public university nursing program.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative research utilizing grounded theory.
• Open interviews conducted with 19 nurse managers between May and September 2016.
• Constant comparative analysis of collected data.

Main Results:

• Three emergent categories: conditions (commitment, experience, training), actions/interactions (understanding management processes, limits, possibilities), and consequences (improved teaching, responsibility for education).
• Nurse managers articulate university management as a complex interplay of individual and collective efforts.
• The process aims to foster critical and reflective nursing professionals.

Conclusions:

• University management by nurse managers is a dynamic process involving individual and collective actions.
• Effective management creates an environment conducive to training nurses aligned with societal needs.
• This role is vital for developing critical thinking and reflexivity in future nurses.