Nursing Culture Within Higher Education: A Snapshot

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Studies

Background:

• Limited research exists on the connection between leadership styles and organizational culture within nursing education.
• Understanding this relationship is crucial for enhancing educational environments and team dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the relationship between leadership styles and organizational culture types in nursing education.
• To identify prevalent organizational culture types within nursing education settings.

Main Methods:

• An online survey utilizing the Organizational Description Questionnaire was distributed.
• Participants were recruited through two national nursing websites.

Main Results:

• The most common organizational culture identified was 'coasting' (35%), followed by 'high contrast' (23%) and 'transformational' (21%).
• No significant associations were found between organizational culture type and institution type or campus presence.

Conclusions:

• The findings indicate that leadership styles significantly influence organizational culture in nursing education.
• Implementing targeted strategies such as coaching, professional development, and cultural change plans can positively impact nursing education.
• Further research is recommended to explore these dynamics more deeply.