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Jodi Traver1, Sarah Yeaman, Cecily A Arenas
1Authors Affiliation: Clinical Nurse Educator (Dr Traver), Clinical Nurse (Yeaman), Nurse Practitioner (Dr Arenas), Resuscitation Instructor (Dr Daugherty), and Nurse Scientist (Dr Davidson), University of California San Diego Health.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|April 22, 2024
Summary
Leaders can foster a sense of belonging in nurses by implementing strategies that promote inclusion and address key themes like authentic leadership and social justice. This enhances the nursing work environment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Organizational Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The link between inclusion and nurses' sense of belonging is not well understood.
- Sense of belonging is crucial for nursing staff retention and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors predicting nurses' sense of belonging.
- To explore the relationship between inclusion and sense of belonging in nursing.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods research combining regression analysis and thematic content analysis.
- Survey data collected from 131 nurses at a research conference.
- Analysis of the Climate for Inclusion Scale and Sense of Belonging scores.
Main Results:
- The Climate for Inclusion Scale positively predicted nurses' sense of belonging (F3,113 = 71.7, P < 0.001).
- Key themes enhancing belonging included authentic leadership, social justice, team cohesion, feeling heard/seen, professional development, and a healthier work environment.
Conclusions:
- Leaders can cultivate a stronger sense of belonging among nurses.
- Focusing on identified themes like authentic leadership and team unification is recommended.
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