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The new nurse executive. An emerging role
P M Smith1, R J Parsons, B P Murray
1Health Administrative Services Program, Weber State University, Ogden, UT.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|November 1, 1994
Summary
The nurse executive (NE) role requires flexible personality, business management skills, graduate education, and clinical expertise for effective hospital administration. Further research is needed on NE educational requirements.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Nursing Leadership
Background:
- The nurse executive (NE) role has gained prominence within hospital administrative teams.
- Increased visibility of the NE position prompts inquiry into administrative aspects.
- Literature since 1991 extensively discusses the evolving NE role.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and consolidate recent literature on the nurse executive role.
- To identify essential attributes for effective NE performance.
- To pinpoint areas requiring further research in NE administration.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review and consolidation of 19 recent periodical articles.
- Analysis of data from six focus groups with hospital administrators and NEs.
- Inclusion of diverse urban and rural healthcare settings.
Main Results:
- Essential NE attributes include flexible personality, executive business management skills, graduate-level education, and clinical expertise.
- Focus groups provided insights into practical requirements for NEs.
- Identified gaps in understanding NEs' diverse educational needs.
Conclusions:
- Effective nurse executives require a blend of personal qualities, business acumen, advanced education, and clinical knowledge.
- Future research should prioritize understanding and addressing the varied educational needs of nurse executives.
- Optimizing NE effectiveness necessitates targeted professional development.