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Progress in professional service: nurse leaders queried
Hospitals
|August 16, 1978
Summary
Nursing leaders evaluated the National Commission for the Study of Nursing
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Administration
- Health Policy
Background:
- The National Commission for the Study of Nursing published key recommendations.
- Seven years have passed since the Commission's study was released.
- Assessing the impact and progress of these recommendations is crucial for nursing advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gather insights from nursing service directors on the progress of the National Commission for the Study of Nursing's recommendations.
- To analyze the observations and responses of nursing leaders regarding the implementation of these recommendations.
- To provide commentary on the current state of nursing based on the collected feedback.
Main Methods:
- Survey or interviews with nursing service directors.
- Qualitative analysis of their comments and observations.
- Author's commentary and synthesis of findings.
Main Results:
- Nursing service directors' perspectives on recommendation progress.
- Specific examples of advancements or challenges in nursing.
- Author's interpretation of the overall state of nursing.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a snapshot of nursing progress post-Commission.
- Identifies areas of success and persistent challenges in nursing.
- Offers insights into the evolving landscape of nursing services and administration.
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