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Describing the leadership capabilities of advanced practice nurses using a qualitative descriptive study
Alyson Lamb1, Ruth Martin-Misener2, Denise Bryant-Lukosius3
1IWK Health Centre Halifax NS Canada.
Nursing Open
|September 8, 2018
Summary
Advanced practice nurses perceive their leadership capabilities through patient-focused and organization-focused lenses. These insights highlight their vital role in enhancing healthcare environments for all stakeholders.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Healthcare Management
- Advanced Practice Nursing
Background:
- Advanced practice nurses (APNs) are crucial in healthcare delivery.
- Understanding APNs' leadership perceptions is essential for optimizing their roles.
- Existing leadership frameworks may not fully capture APN-specific contributions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore advanced practice nurses' perceptions of their leadership capabilities.
- To identify key themes and domains of APN leadership.
- To understand how APN leadership influences the healthcare environment.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive methodology utilizing a recognized leadership framework.
- Purposive sampling of 14 APNs in tertiary acute care facilities in Eastern Canada.
- Data collected via semi-structured interviews and document analysis, analyzed using NVIVO 10 and content analysis.
Main Results:
- Two primary themes emerged: "Patient-focused leadership" and "organization and system-focused leadership."
- These themes encompass specific leadership domains and capabilities.
- APN leadership demonstrably improves care environments for patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Conclusions:
- Advanced practice nursing leadership is multifaceted, encompassing both direct patient care and systemic improvements.
- Recognizing and supporting APN leadership is vital for advancing healthcare quality.
- Further research can refine leadership models to better integrate APN contributions.
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