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The challenges that head nurses confront on financial management today: A qualitative study
Yang Bai1, Can Gu1, Qirong Chen1
1Xiang Ya School of nursing, Central South University, PR China.
International Journal of Nursing Sciences
|August 14, 2019
Summary
Chinese head nurses face financial management challenges including motivation, training, communication, and tools. Enhancing these areas can improve nurse manager financial capacity.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Administration
Background:
- Financial management is a critical skill for nurse managers.
- Understanding the specific challenges faced by head nurses in China is essential for targeted support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore financial management challenges faced by Chinese head nurses.
- To identify perspectives from various nursing and non-nursing management levels.
- To inform the development of supportive strategies for nurse managers.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 nursing leaders (head nurses, nurse coordinators, nurse executives, vice-presidents).
- Participants were divided into Junior (head nurses) and Senior Leadership Groups.
- Data were analyzed using a comparative content approach.
Main Results:
- Head nurses reported challenges in intrinsic motivation and insufficient financial management/nursing economics training.
- Desires for improved cross-unit communication and cooperation were noted.
- A lack of adequate managerial tools was identified as a significant barrier.
Conclusions:
- Head nurses in Changsha experience difficulties related to managerial roles, training, and tools.
- A cooperative management model, evidence-based training, and data-driven tools are recommended.
- These interventions aim to enhance the financial management capacity of nurse managers.
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