{"title":"The Chief Nurse Executive as a Commissioner.","authors":"Sharon Pappas","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001506","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001506","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Chairperson of the Commission on Magnet®, Dr Sharon Pappas, discusses her history in leadership and the role of Magnet designation on her trajectory. Dr Pappas presents her thoughts about the direction of the Commission on Magnet for the future, based on the successes of the past.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"54 12","pages":"645-646"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142962541","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 Leader Perspectives on Precepting in a Graduate Nursing Administration Practicum.","authors":"Linda J Hickman, Laura Petri, James Connors","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001516","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001516","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To describe practicum experiences as perceived by nurse leader preceptors of graduate students in a nursing administration practicum.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Practicum experiences in graduate nursing administration programs provide students with exposure to the real-life experiences of nurse leaders, bridging the gap between academic knowledge gained and the application of that information to the workplace. The literature lacks best practices for graduate nursing administration practicum experiences.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eight nurse leaders were interviewed using a semistructured format. Data were transcribed and subjected to selective thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five themes were identified: professional and personal growth, transition of education into practice, academic partner engagement and support, time, and contributions to the organization.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Leadership practicum experiences provide a real-world perspective and are an essential part of growing future nurse leaders. This study yielded invaluable insight from nurse leader preceptors, recommendations for structuring graduate nursing administration practicums, and implications for sustaining resilient academic-practice partnerships.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"54 12","pages":"E46-E52"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142962581","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}
Judy E Davidson, Hirsh Makhija, Kelly C Lee, Arianna Barnes, Marcus Groner Richardson, Amanda Choflet, Tatyana Ali, Sidney Zisook
{"title":"National Incidence of Nurse Suicide and Associated Features.","authors":"Judy E Davidson, Hirsh Makhija, Kelly C Lee, Arianna Barnes, Marcus Groner Richardson, Amanda Choflet, Tatyana Ali, Sidney Zisook","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001508","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001508","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of this study was to estimate the national incidence of nurse suicide.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Nurses are at a higher risk of suicide than nonnurses; however, data have been limited since 2018.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study used a retrospective cohort design using 2017-2021 National Violent Death Reporting System suicides.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Female nurses had higher suicide rates than female nonnurses in 2018 (incidence rate ratio, 1.21 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.05-1.39]), 2019 (1.41 [95% CI, 1.23-1.60]), 2020 (1.26 [95% CI, 1.08-1.45]), and 2021 (1.35 [95% CI, 1.17-1.55]), whereas male nurses were comparable with male nonnurses. Nurses had higher odds of mental health problems (adjusted odds ratio, 1.28 [95% CI, 1.13-1.46], P < .001), job problems (1.60 [95% CI, 1.33-1.92], P < .001), and use of poisoning (1.54 [95% CI, 1.37-1.74], P < .001). Nurses had higher odds of using opioids, cardiovascular/diabetic agents, and drugs not prescribed for home use.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Female nurses are at a higher risk of suicide than other females. Multimodal nurse suicide prevention strategies remain indicated.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":" ","pages":"649-656"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142584588","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":"Using Career Accelerators to Broaden Your Influence.","authors":"Mary Beth Kingston","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001507","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001507","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In 2024, Mary Beth Kingston, PhD, RN, FAAN, received the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. This award honors an AONL member recognized by the nursing community as a significant leader in the nursing profession and who has served AONL in an important leadership capacity. Kingston retires in December 2024 from her position as executive vice president and chief nursing officer at Advocate Health, Charlotte, North Carolina, the nation's 3rd largest nonprofit integrated health system. As AONL Board President in 2019, she played an instrumental role in the rebranding of the organization. Kingston spoke at a thought leader session at the AONL annual conference in April 2024. The following column is based on her remarks.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"54 12","pages":"647-648"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142962546","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":"A Preliminary Qualitative Exploration of the Lived Experiences of Presenteeism Among Taiwanese Nursing Staff.","authors":"Shiao-Pei Hung, Jin-Lain Ming, Lee-Ing Tsao, Chii Jeng","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001515","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001515","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of presenteeism among Taiwanese nursing staffs.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Presenteeism is a subjective and multifaceted experience, but nurses have rarely been invited to provide their own views of presenteeism.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative study based on content analysis was conducted. Fifteen participants were recruited. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews and analyzed using the constant comparative method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four key categories and their subcategories were identified: 1) burden of being forced to attend work; 2) physical or mental discomfort; 3) predisposing factors; and 4) binding duty.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This preliminary study provides guidance for administrators to establish a healthy workplace and maintain quality patient care. Managers should understand the predisposing factors that lead to absenteeism, such as insufficient staffing, and propose effective measures. This study contributes to the development of research and measurement tools, adds preliminary data, and explores nursing staff presenteeism.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"54 12","pages":"E40-E45"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142962560","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}
Marie M Prothero, Madeline Sorhus, Katherine Huefner
{"title":"Nurse Leader Perspectives and Experiences on Caregiver Support Following a Serious Medical Error.","authors":"Marie M Prothero, Madeline Sorhus, Katherine Huefner","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001510","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001510","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study explored nurse leaders' perspectives and experiences in supporting nurses following a serious medical error.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Appropriate support is crucial for nurses following an error. Authentic leadership provides an environment of psychological safety and establishes a patient safety culture.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey research design was conducted to determine nurse leader's (NLs') perspectives on supporting nurses following a medical error.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>NL training on handling serious medical errors varied. NLs indicated experiencing a variety of formal support programs: peer support, education, error examination, employee assistance, and just culture. Following an error, NLs reported these interventions were helpful, including education/retraining, psychological safety, time off the unit, identifying system failures, nurse involvement in disclosure, and peer support.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study illuminates how NLs support nurses following an error. It provides insight into the education of NLs on assisting nurses and the need to implement formal caregiver support programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"54 12","pages":"664-669"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142962577","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":"Nursing and Volunteerism: The Vital Link.","authors":"M Maureen Lal","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001492","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001492","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A commitment to community involvement is a fundamental component of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program®. It reflects the nursing profession's spirit of service to society, as well as the personal ethos of those who pursue a nursing career. As we enter the season of gratitude and giving, we explore the role volunteerism plays in an organization's Magnet® culture, how it contributes to a greater sense of purpose, and how nurses far and wide make an impact when they give back to their local, national, and global communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"54 11","pages":"581-582"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548646","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}
Jennifer Ransford, Timothy Tidwell, Logan Johnson, Nicole Gitney, Anna Morgan, Rodney Hauch
{"title":"Implementing a Virtual Discharge Nurse Pilot: Utilizing the Pathway to Excellence® Framework.","authors":"Jennifer Ransford, Timothy Tidwell, Logan Johnson, Nicole Gitney, Anna Morgan, Rodney Hauch","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001498","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001498","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The virtual nurse (VN) pilot was developed to assist bedside nurses in administrative tasks, including discharges and education, from a remote location.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Bedside nurse vacancies have increased, leading to a shortage of resources for the care team and less time for nurses to provide hands-on care to patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A survey showed 77% of nurses spend more than 3 hours per shift on admissions, discharges, and patient education. A pilot was conducted on a 45-bed unit with the VN focusing on discharges and patient education.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>During the pilot, the VN completed 1375 tasks, increasing patient and nurse satisfaction while reducing turnover and adverse events.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>With the program's early success, the VN role is expanding into additional units.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"54 11","pages":"605-611"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548643","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":"Live as if: An Interview With Marguerite Samms.","authors":"Melora D Ferren","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001495","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001495","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this column, Marguerite C. Samms, chief learning officer (CLO) for Intermountain Health, shares her career journey and how nursing practice prepared her for executive leadership.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"54 11","pages":"588-590"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548645","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}
Angela S Prestia, Sonia A Udod, Cynthia Thornton Bacon
{"title":"Leaders Benefit From Organizational Membership: Perspectives From the United States and Canada.","authors":"Angela S Prestia, Sonia A Udod, Cynthia Thornton Bacon","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001493","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001493","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article explores the value of nurse leader membership in professional organizations in the United States and Canada. Benefits include the sharing of scholarly information, enlarging networks, and professional development.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"54 11","pages":"583-584"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548644","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}