{"title":"Ambulatory Nursing Leadership Development of a Workplace Violence Prevention Model Employing Direct Experience, Patient Empathy, and Cross-Functional Team Partnerships","authors":"Christine Johnstone MSN, MHA, RN, PHN, Carolann Stanek MSN, MBA, RN, ONC, April Lopez MSN, APRN, FNP-BC","doi":"10.1016/j.mnl.2023.10.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mnl.2023.10.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>As a consequence of today’s current health care environment, ambulatory nursing leaders face the growing issue of workplace violence. The duty to maintain and protect a culture of safety for staff, providers, and patients in health systems necessitates that nursing leaders are prepared to address this problem in their areas of responsibility. The ambulatory setting requires nurse leaders to possess multifaceted competencies to serve in principal roles that address such challenges. An effective leadership compass is critical to guide transdisciplinary outpatient health care teams toward meaningful workplace violence prevention. Proficiencies required include broad clinical practice knowledge, effective change management, and strategic management abilities. The capacity to create, adapt, and apply integrative solutions across a wide range of clinic settings is essential. This article details a synergistic nursing leadership approach intended to both prevent and mitigate disruptive and violent patient behaviors in the ambulatory health care setting. The development of a series of expandable divisional and organizational strategies incorporating patient empathy, customer service, preparedness, and an intervening response model, highlights the importance of staff preparation and training, and interdisciplinary leadership collaboration.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44980,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Leader","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S154146122300280X/pdfft?md5=2c33d408a27413f1daf0ed61f61ba640&pid=1-s2.0-S154146122300280X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139299611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse LeaderPub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.mnl.2023.10.006
Melora D. Ferren PhD, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC
{"title":"Establishing a Center for Nursing Excellence","authors":"Melora D. Ferren PhD, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC","doi":"10.1016/j.mnl.2023.10.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mnl.2023.10.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Transforming healthcare delivery is multifaceted, complex, and necessitates challenging mindsets and changing skill sets. To effectively navigate this environment, nurse leaders should continuously identify their own development needs and partner with others to create impactful opportunities for growth. One healthcare system established a Center for Nursing Excellence (CNE) to intentionally invest in nurse leader development and nurture their professional growth. The programs guided nurse leaders to rediscover their agency, resulting in professional transformation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44980,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Leader","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1541461223002343/pdfft?md5=702fe9468e97adfd588904decc4320bf&pid=1-s2.0-S1541461223002343-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135714937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse LeaderPub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.mnl.2023.10.013
Damita Williams EdD, MSN, RN, CPN, CENP
{"title":"What Does Your Calendar Say About Your Leadership?","authors":"Damita Williams EdD, MSN, RN, CPN, CENP","doi":"10.1016/j.mnl.2023.10.013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2023.10.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Within the acute care setting, the chief nursing officer is often the member of the C-suite whose time is most sought after. Large spans of control, matrixed relationships, and the need for clinical input into strategic and operational decision making contribute to this demand. An assessment of the author’s calendar provides insight into opportunities for greater sharing of the workload, consideration for alternative calendar scheduling models, and a plan for less work commitment outside of work hours. This work informs other nurse executives in pursuit of maximizing presence, prioritizing the workload and the achievement of better work–life blend.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44980,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Leader","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1541461223002811/pdfft?md5=85509ed476c553b68b59c69dd6e9bc58&pid=1-s2.0-S1541461223002811-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139674508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse LeaderPub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.mnl.2024.01.004
Betsy Gamble
{"title":"The Human Cost of Attrition","authors":"Betsy Gamble","doi":"10.1016/j.mnl.2024.01.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2024.01.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44980,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Leader","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139871656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse LeaderPub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.mnl.2024.01.003
Beth A. Brooks
{"title":"Do Both Background and Reference Checks Provide Value?","authors":"Beth A. Brooks","doi":"10.1016/j.mnl.2024.01.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2024.01.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44980,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Leader","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139881421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse LeaderPub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.mnl.2023.07.005
Susan H. Weaver PhD, RN, CRNI, NEA-BC, Marie Foley-Danecker DNP, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC, Edna Cadmus PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Theresa A. Wurmser PhD, MPH, RN, NEA-BC
{"title":"Reframing the Administrative Supervisor Role Post–COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"Susan H. Weaver PhD, RN, CRNI, NEA-BC, Marie Foley-Danecker DNP, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC, Edna Cadmus PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Theresa A. Wurmser PhD, MPH, RN, NEA-BC","doi":"10.1016/j.mnl.2023.07.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mnl.2023.07.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The administrative supervisor is the nurse leader who is present and provides leadership oversight on the night, weekend, and holiday shifts when the unit managers, directors, and hospital administrators are not present in the hospital. In this post–COVID-19 pandemic period, it is necessary to re-examine the role of administrative supervisors and enhance their integration within the organization’s structure. This article discusses key strategies in reframing the administrative supervisor role.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44980,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Leader","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1541461223001659/pdfft?md5=d44b6afaf74cf972a281f8a486a365c6&pid=1-s2.0-S1541461223001659-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47964601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse LeaderPub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.mnl.2023.06.006
Dena Todd DNP, MSN-ED, RN, NE-BC, Joan Deal DNP, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, Christopher Parker MSN, RN, CNL, CEN, CFRN, CPEN, TCRN, NPD-BC, NRP
{"title":"Virginia Henderson Institute of Clinical Excellence Nurse Leader Academy","authors":"Dena Todd DNP, MSN-ED, RN, NE-BC, Joan Deal DNP, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, Christopher Parker MSN, RN, CNL, CEN, CFRN, CPEN, TCRN, NPD-BC, NRP","doi":"10.1016/j.mnl.2023.06.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mnl.2023.06.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Healthcare organizations are challenged with finding new ways to support and develop nurse leaders. The Virginia Henderson Institute of Clinical Excellence Nurse Leader Academy was created to help support charge nurses, nurse managers, and nurse directors. Unique to this Academy, it carries the name of well-known Virginia Henderson, the iconic nurse known as the First Lady of Nursing. The establishment of a nursing leadership academy promotes connectivity and professional development. Investing in nurse leaders is of utmost importance since they have tremendous influence on the delivery of safe patient services and the well-being of caregivers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44980,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Leader","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1541461223001556/pdfft?md5=719894d9f5bbbdf174026ba81138cc64&pid=1-s2.0-S1541461223001556-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44181030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse LeaderPub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.mnl.2023.12.010
Janice W. Stouffer, Christina A. Myers, Tara Kelly
{"title":"A Music Therapy Pilot Program for Health Care Worker Resiliency in an Acute Hospital Setting","authors":"Janice W. Stouffer, Christina A. Myers, Tara Kelly","doi":"10.1016/j.mnl.2023.12.010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2023.12.010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44980,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Leader","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139871676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse LeaderPub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.mnl.2023.11.004
Corinne Campbell Romano DNP, MSN, CRRN, CENP
{"title":"Safety Huddles Revisited: Lessons Learned During a Pandemic","authors":"Corinne Campbell Romano DNP, MSN, CRRN, CENP","doi":"10.1016/j.mnl.2023.11.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mnl.2023.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This article describes the evolution of a nursing workflow for shift start safety huddles, a longstanding practice in nursing. Utilizing the lessons learned about the virtual meeting space environment, this hospital retooled the huddle to be used as a fulcrum for communication of patient and staff safety issues. In addition, the safety huddle was formatted to include announcements and celebrations in an effort to increase fellowship and community among nursing team members and foster relational connection between nursing team members and leadership. Feedback and results measure in 2 different surveys at 2 different points in time indicated the new format was seen as useful and efficient. A small change in a nursing workflow yielded large results.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44980,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Leader","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1541461223002859/pdfft?md5=4288d20a33a8f7153d55b8312fd3d65d&pid=1-s2.0-S1541461223002859-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138624491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}