{"title":"Time for a Change: From Span of Control to Span of Accountability in Nursing Leadership.","authors":"Karen Drenkard, Brandy Mathews","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001631","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the evolving landscape of healthcare, nurse managers are expected to lead across systems, influence patient outcomes, and drive strategic priorities, far beyond the traditional scope of direct supervision. Yet, the term \"span of control\" remains a default metric for evaluating their workload and effectiveness. Rooted in industrial-era management theory, this language no longer reflects the complexity of contemporary nursing leadership. These authors propose a shift to \"span of accountability,\" a more accurate, empowering, and future-ready framework. This commentary explores the theoretical rationale, practical implications, and strategic benefits of updating this lexicon to align with modern healthcare realities.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 10","pages":"562-563"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145349717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"No Nurse Left Behind: Ensuring Peer Feedback Across All Roles and Levels of Practice.","authors":"Tiffany Bryant, Ana Leibecke","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001628","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001628","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peer feedback, also known as peer review or evaluation, is a structure and process in which nurses assess one another's competencies, ethical conduct, and adherence to professional standards. Embedded in Magnet® standards, peer feedback supports professional development and accountability. As healthcare delivery evolves, organizations may face challenges implementing standardized peer feedback, especially when nurses practice in environments where they are the only RN or advanced practice RN. Magnet's inclusive approach ensures meaningful feedback across all roles and levels of practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 10","pages":"555-556"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145349595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Professional Governance and the Journey to Advanced Nursing Leadership: From Bedside to Boardroom.","authors":"Janet Stifter, Catherine Catrambone","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001640","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001640","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to understand the unique role of professional governance (PG) in shaping nurse leaders focusing on the role of mentors and early leadership exposure.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Since 1984, Rush University Medical Center has had a PG model with a clinical nurse president in a dyad relationship with the CNO.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study used 1:1 qualitative interviews and a self-administered quantitative survey.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eighty-three percent (25/30) of presidents participated. Average time as a clinical nurse to presidency was 13.06 years. Mentors, past presidents, or leaders encouraged 84% (21/25) of the candidacies. Presidents identified leadership mentors, highlighting the CNO (96%, 24/25) and past presidents (68%, 17/25). Post presidency, 52% (13/25) matriculated to leadership or specialty roles. Graduate level education increased to 72% (18/25).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Family influences, early leadership opportunities, and critical life events impacted these presidents. A past presidents committee and transition plans are recommended to support future PG leaders.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 10","pages":"608-612"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145349659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kassandra J Goodman, Stephanie P Chambers, Kimberly A Brake, Molly M Christenson, Sara J Gnagey, Kristina J Masching, Katie M Villont, Alissa R Zimmerman, James S Newman
{"title":"A Long-Stay Unit Incorporating LPNs Into the Staffing Model: A New Innovation in Patient Flow.","authors":"Kassandra J Goodman, Stephanie P Chambers, Kimberly A Brake, Molly M Christenson, Sara J Gnagey, Kristina J Masching, Katie M Villont, Alissa R Zimmerman, James S Newman","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001636","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001636","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to describe a team-based care model that co-located patients with discharge delays to a central hospital unit.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Nationally, discharge delays are increasing amidst a marked shortage of nurses and increasing patient acuities, prompting hospitals to explore innovative and cost-effective care models.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The authors convened a multidisciplinary team to develop a new care model for inpatients with discharge delays. The model, which leveraged the role of the LPN, was overseen by a lead RN.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the unit's 1st year, 358 patients were discharged. Patients expressed satisfaction with their care, quality care was being provided, and nurses reported less burnout and more meaning in their work.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>An innovative care model capitalized on the LPN role, reducing the nursing staff required, without compromising quality of patient care or nursing satisfaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":" ","pages":"590-594"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145287580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nurse Leaders: Addressing Issues of the Future.","authors":"M Maureen Lal","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001616","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001616","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nurse leaders are poised to respond to current challenges while simultaneously looking to the future to identify new opportunities. This year's Journal of Nursing Administration Magnet® Supplement will provide articles highlighting predicted nursing and healthcare trends over the next few years.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 9S","pages":"S1-S2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Artificial Intelligence Forecasting Census and Supporting Early Decisions.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001643","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001643","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 9S","pages":"S58-S70"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cassandra M Godzik, Timothy J Usset, Jennifer K DiBenedetto, Shoshana H Bardach, Renee L Pepin, Heather Stiles, Heather Klein, Stephanie Griggs, J Irene Harris, Carol L Barsky, Helen A Thomason, Andrew J Smith
{"title":"Being and Sustaining Oneself as a Medical ICU Nurse: A Phenomenologic Study.","authors":"Cassandra M Godzik, Timothy J Usset, Jennifer K DiBenedetto, Shoshana H Bardach, Renee L Pepin, Heather Stiles, Heather Klein, Stephanie Griggs, J Irene Harris, Carol L Barsky, Helen A Thomason, Andrew J Smith","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001627","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001627","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective/background: </strong>The purpose of this study was to explore medical ICU (MICU) nurses' lived experiences coping with potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs). Medical ICU nurses directly care for critically ill patients, which increases the likelihood of experiencing PMIEs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Researchers conducted interviews with MICU nurses (N = 25) using a semistructured interview guide designed to identify nurses' ethical and moral values, explore how these values informed the care of patients, and discuss PMIEs in their workplace settings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three major themes were identified for MICU nurses: 1) values; 2) lived experiences; and 3) sustaining oneself. Participants indicated that a lack of resources and insufficient support from institutional leadership both hinder the ability to provide value-aligned care.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Delivering value-discordant care cultivates stress and frustration. Tools are needed for healthcare organizations to identify and discuss PMIEs and inform resources to mitigate the harm caused by PMIEs.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 9","pages":"549-554"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Addressing the Shortage of Academic Nurse Educators: An Opportunity for Collaboration Between Academic and Healthcare Organization Leaders.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001642","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001642","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 9S","pages":"S11-S17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In Pursuit of the Practice Ready Nurse: Insights From a National Survey.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001649","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001649","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 9S","pages":"S18-S25"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nicholas A Giordano, Monique Bouvier, Mary V Davis, Janelle Gowgiel, Hannah Averill, JoAnna Hillman, Kristin Giordano, Nikki Rider, Tim Cunningham, Beth Ann Swan, Nancye R Feistritzer, Sharon H Pappas
{"title":"Approaches Implemented by Nurse Managers Linked to High-Performing Clinical Care Teams.","authors":"Nicholas A Giordano, Monique Bouvier, Mary V Davis, Janelle Gowgiel, Hannah Averill, JoAnna Hillman, Kristin Giordano, Nikki Rider, Tim Cunningham, Beth Ann Swan, Nancye R Feistritzer, Sharon H Pappas","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001624","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001624","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to discern managerial approaches linked to low nurse turnover and positive workplace well-being in a large academic health system in the Southeastern United States.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Nurse managers influence nurse job satisfaction and retention; however, little qualitative research elucidates managerial techniques to foster positive work environments.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>High-performing units were identified. Fifteen nurse managers participated in semistructured interviews to discuss their managerial style and approach to retention. Inductive codes were generated to discern themes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Managers reported striving to build cultures of appreciation, be involved leaders, promote team cohesion, prioritize work-life balance, and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusivity. In addition, managers worked to build systems to transparently handle safety concerns, equitably distribute workloads, implement timely conflict resolution approaches, and motivate staff retention.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Findings provided insight into factors contributing to a positive work environment and staff well-being. These leaders demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering healthy workplace culture.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 9","pages":"529-534"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}