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Madeleine Starr1, Kashica J Webber-Ritchey, Barbara Harris
1Author Affiliations: DNP Program Graduate (Dr Starr), Associate Professor (Dr Webber-Ritchey), and Associate Professor (Drs Harris and Simonovich), School of Nursing, College of Science and Health, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois.
Objective:
This study aimed to describe the experiences of nurse leaders during the 1st wave of the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance understanding in preparation for future disasters.
Background:
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to the healthcare system globally. Nurse leaders play an essential part and have a significant impact on the efficacy of disaster management in future emergent situations.
Methods:
The parent study conducted interviews with 100 nurses in the United States across specialty areas. This article presents a subgroup analysis of interview data from 13 self-identified nurse leaders. The research team used qualitative descriptive methodology and thematic analysis to identify patterns within the data.
Results:
Five themes were identified for effective nurse leadership during an emerging pandemic: 1) responsiveness; 2) anticipating needs; 3) care innovations; 4) collaboration; and 5) adaptability.
Conclusion:
Supporting nurse leaders to exhibit effective leadership during periods of crisis is imperative to increase preparedness for future health events, protect population health, and create a pipeline of future nursing leadership. Involving nursing in developing and reforming policy is integral.
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